This post has new shiny photos (8/9/2017). And here’s the thing. My son now loves broccoli, so if you’re reading this post…well these broccoli and cheese mini muffins are a favourite. At the time I was so hung up on him not really liking broccoli…but really. He eats really well! And loves his veggies.
In my neverending quest for savoury lunch items, I decided to combine broccoli and cheese into a muffin. I love savoury mini muffins, because realistically, they freeze well, are yummy and can be popped straight into the lunchbox from the freezer.
Now Master 3, try as I might won’t eat broccoli. It’s like a sin against humanity according to him. He won’t touch it, turns his little schnozz up and looks at me with pleading eyes. I’m hoping he won’t notice it in these. But I’m talking about a boy who manages to pick out each and every single pea from fried rice, so I’m not placing any high bets. Maybe the combination of broccoli and cheese mini muffins will get him…just because he loves cheese!
The cheddar I used in these was a bit sharp, aged too long in the fridge, but Miss 5 doesn’t seem to mind and is currently stalking the cooling rack, in the hope that one might accidentally fall into her hands. I gave her one and that was a mistake…I’m taking them to preschool this afternoon and they are quickly diminishing! Am I a mean mummy for taking broccoli and cheese mini muffins when asked to bring a plate? Maybe, but I’m sure there will be enough junk on offer.
These aren’t dairy or wheat free, they are completely yummy and deserve to be made!
You may also try these other delicious combos that will make your muffins enjoyable:
- Banana and blueberry dairy and gluten free mini
- Apple and cinnamon gluten-free mini muffins
- Choc hazelnut mini muffins no added sugar
Broccoli and Cheese mini muffins
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
2 mini muffins
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 150 Total Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 26mg Sodium: 328mg Carbohydrates: 17g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 0g Protein: 6g
Emily says
August 28, 2018 at 10:49 amThanks so much for sharing this recipe!
I had some leftover broccoli and this was exactly what I was looking for. I used garlic & onion powder instead of thyme as I’m not keen on it and it went down a treat with miss 3 and miss 5.
kidgredients says
August 28, 2018 at 11:38 amSo good to hear! They are a favourite here!
Rubina De Abreu says
January 18, 2018 at 1:28 pmHi,
Do you have the toddler recipes available to download on to iBooks?
kidgredients says
January 18, 2018 at 7:14 pmNo, I don’t have a toddler book available for download at this stage. It is something I will be working on this year.
judes23 says
December 13, 2017 at 4:32 pmThese look great! How do you prepare your mini-muffin pans so that they don’t stick?
kidgredients says
December 13, 2017 at 5:23 pmI use silicone ones! Or you can spray with oil.
Christina says
October 22, 2017 at 2:02 pmIf i dnt have self raising flour. What are thr proportion with baking powder/soda/all purpose flour? Thanks!
kidgredients says
October 22, 2017 at 5:30 pmSo, it’s one cup of plain flour to 2 tsps of baking powder.
The Darling Diaries says
October 3, 2017 at 10:25 pmJust fabulous, do you mind If I share a picture and a link to this page on my blog – as part of my one-year old’s meal plan?
kidgredients says
October 4, 2017 at 11:31 amOf course! Go ahead!
Liesl says
September 17, 2017 at 2:19 pmI don’t have any wholemeal flour on hand. Can I just use 2 cups of plain srf?
kidgredients says
September 18, 2017 at 11:34 amyes! No problems! I sometimes do that too!
Sarah says
March 10, 2016 at 2:16 pmSorry but what does srf mean?
kidgredients says
March 10, 2016 at 2:34 pmSelf raising flour! 😉
jackie says
April 21, 2016 at 1:23 amOne question what is wholemeal?
kidgredients says
April 21, 2016 at 7:37 amWholemeal flour? Wholewheat flour?
Christina @There's Just One Mommy says
February 14, 2016 at 4:37 amSounds yummy and a great way to sneak in those veggies!
Kirri says
January 17, 2016 at 12:08 pmI love a recipe that requires few ingredients and dishes. This was perfect!