Description
Savor autumn’s warmth with these delightful Pumpkin Spinach Feta Muffins, blending earthy pumpkin, tender spinach, and tangy feta into a perfectly balanced breakfast treat. Crisp edges and moist centers invite you to enjoy a slice of seasonal comfort in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners for easy removal.
- Create a vibrant wet mixture by blending pumpkin puree, finely chopped spinach, crumbled feta, eggs, olive oil, and milk until thoroughly incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to eliminate any lumps.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with minimal strokes to maintain a light texture. Stop mixing when ingredients are just combined to prevent dense muffins.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22-24 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 3-4 minutes, which helps them set, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to complete cooling and prevent soggy bottoms.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and milk to ensure smooth, even mixing and prevent lumpy batter.
- Squeeze excess moisture from chopped spinach to prevent soggy muffins and maintain optimal texture.
- Replace wheat flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with gluten sensitivities, using a 1:1 ratio.
- Add extra herbs like thyme or rosemary for enhanced savory flavor profile and aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 141 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 199 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg