Recipe: Savoury Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Muffins (2024)

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December and January are probably my two favourite months of the whole year - but they seem to whizz by in a flash!

They're the most social months of the year with kids off school (at least in Australia), Christmas and New Year celebrations, summer barbeques and get togethers and time off work to enjoy.

With the month whizzing by so fast, I thought I'd share a make ahead recipe that will help you get through the busy days ahead. Whether you're heading back to work or the kids are going back to school, these savoury muffins are the perfect lunch option and an easy way to get extra veggies in (perfect for Mums looking for ideas for how to get kids to eat more vegetables!)

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There's one problem though... they don't seem to last very long.

You see, I first made these for myself - only to have my Dad and Jesse spot them as they were baking away in the oven and they then subsequently nagged me until I gave them one to try.

I thought this was definitely going to be a recipe they turned their noses up at. They're filled with pumpkin, spinach and zucchini and usually vegetable filled recipes are the ones they're most skeptical about.

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I relented and shared my beloved muffins only to hear my Dad call from upstairs...

"Hey Kristy!"

".... yeah?" (let's be honest, I was expecting criticism...)

"You could make money on these"

"What?"

"You could sell them. They're really, really good"

Okay, so we had one winner... but what about the fussy zucchini hating husband. He came inside and grabbed one and said "These are actually reallygood... I mean.. bad... I'll just have to have them all so you don't have to suffer".

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One big batch of muffins disappeared in two days with the boys taking them for work lunches. I opened the fridge the next day to grab some for lunch and huh...

I really thought there was a container there. I moved things around in the fridge looking for my muffins only to find empty space. I looked on the bench, thinking I must have left them out the last time I got one and nothing. I opened the dishwasher and there was my empty container with not even a crumb remaining.

They'rethatgood... so you might want to hide them 😉

So let me share the recipe with you! >>

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Yield: 12 muffinsAuthor: Southern In Law

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Savoury Pumpkin Spinach and Feta Muffins Recipe

Perfect for back to school or a quick on the go lunch/lunchbox addition, these Savoury Pumpkin Spinach and Feta Muffins are healthy, gluten free and so easy to make!

prep time: 10 minscook time: 30 minstotal time: 40 mins

ingredients:

  • ~2 1/4 cups (350g) diced butternut squash/pumpkin
  • ~125g frozen chopped spinach or 3 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 small zucchini, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup (100g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese or cheddar/tasty cheese
  • 2 cups (240g) gluten free plain flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • Optional: Salt and pepper, to taste

instructions

  1. Cook your pumpkin cubes by either roasting in the oven until soft and caramelised, steaming until soft or microwaving for 4-5 minutes or until soft and cooked through.
  2. Place your frozen or chopped spinach in a bowl and cover with your hot cooked pumpkin.
  3. Cover with cling wrap and leave to sit whilst your oven preheats and you prepare your other ingredients.
  4. Preheat your oven to 180C/355F
  5. Grease a muffin tray or line with paper liners and set aside.
  6. Combine your eggs and milk and mix in your pumpkin, spinach, zucchini and cheeses. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  7. Mix in your flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
  8. Scoop your muffin batter into your prepared muffin tin, filling all the way to the top (as the batter is thick it won't spill out).
  9. Bake your muffins for 20-30 minutes or until cooked through (a skewer inserted into the middle will remove clean and they'll feel solid when touched on the top) and golden on top.
  10. Allow to cool before removing your muffins from their tins and enjoying.
  11. These muffins can be eaten hot, room temperature or chilled depending on your preference and can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. These muffins also freeze well and can be frozen in airtight ziplock bags and defrosted to eat whenever you're ready.

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    FAQs

    What are savoury muffins made of? ›

    Savoury Muffins are cheesy muffins studded with Mediterranean flavours – olives, sun dried tomatoes, roasted peppers and feta!

    Are muffins sweet or savoury? ›

    Muffins are available in both savoury varieties, such as cornmeal and cheese muffins, or sweet varieties such as blueberry, chocolate chip, lemon or banana flavours.

    How many calories in a muffin break spinach and feta muffin? ›

    There are 380 calories in 1 muffin (165 g) of Muffin Break Spinach And Feta Muffin.

    Why are my savoury muffins dry? ›

    If you take them out too early your savoury muffins could be uncooked in the middle. Bake them too long and they can become dry. Use a skewer to test your savoury muffins a couple of minutes before the end of the bake. If your skewer comes out clean then they should be perfectly cooked.

    What is the crunchy sugar on top of muffins called? ›

    Demerara sugar is a type of minimally processed cane sugar with large, crunchy granules. It's golden-brown hue comes from small amount of natural molasses it contains. It's often used as a garnish on baked goods like muffins or as a sweetener for tea or coffee.

    What is the most common mistake when making muffins? ›

    5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Muffins
    • Overmixing the batter. Good muffins are meant to be pillow-soft, light, and airy. ...
    • Not lining or greasing the pan. ...
    • Overfilling the muffin cups. ...
    • Overbaking or underbaking the muffins. ...
    • Leaving the muffins in the pan to cool.

    What is the most popular muffin in the world? ›

    Blueberry muffins are probably the single most popular muffin of all time. They are like the Beyonce of muffins. And this recipe is called "To Die For" for a reason. Generously sized with a little bit of crunch in the sugary topping, these are the blueberry ideal.

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    English muffins are usually referred to simply as muffins in the UK; sweet American-style cupcake-shaped muffins are occasionally referred to as American muffins to differentiate. They are usually consumed with tea or coffee, and sometimes feature in afternoon tea served in UK hotels.

    How many calories in a 3 egg spinach and feta omelette? ›

    Calories in Spinach & Feta Omelet - 3 eggs
    Calories492.3
    Saturated Fat17.2 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat4.6 g
    Monounsaturated Fat15.6 g
    Cholesterol705.0 mg
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    How many calories in a spinach and feta croissant? ›

    Nutrition Information
    IngredientAmount
    Calories360
    Calories from fat-
    Total fat18
    Saturated fat8
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    But, cake salé, or French savory cake, is truly in a league of its own. Although it's technically a type of quick bread, cake salé is composed of an unsweetened cake batter that's strewn with bits of meat, salty cheese, and a mix of different vegetables.

    What are the 2 main types of muffins? ›

    There are two types of muffins: bread-like and cake-like. Each type has its own technique for mixing the batter. Less sugar and butter makes a bread-like muffin. A higher sugar and butter content makes a cake-like muffin.

    Do savoury muffins need to be kept in the fridge? ›

    Fresh muffins are best stored at room temperature unless they contain ingredients that need to be refrigerated. This would include meat, cheese, or dairy-based frostings. Alternatively, freeze muffins to preserve their freshness.

    How many calories in a homemade savoury muffin? ›

    Savoury muffins
    NutrientUnit
    kcal281
    fat17g
    saturates4g
    carbs22g
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