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.

broccoli and cheese mini muffins, a savoury muffin perfect for the lunchbox. Easy to make and super kidfriendly freezer friendly too! #kidsfood #yummy #recipe #healthykids — aren’t they cute?

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!

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Broccoli and Cheese mini muffins

Name: Broccoli and Cheese mini muffins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 24 mini muffins
Cuisine: modern australian
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1 cup self raising flour; 1 cup wholemeal, wholewheat self raising flour; 1 and 1/4 cups cooked broccoli, smushed and chopped up; 1 cup grated cheddar; 1.5 tsps dried thyme; 1 egg; 2 tbsps olive oil

Yield: 24 mini muffins

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 23 minutes

broccoli and cheese mini muffins, a savoury muffin perfect for the lunchbox. Easy to make and super kidfriendly freezer friendly too! #kidsfood #yummy #recipe #healthykids

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 cup self raising flour
1 cup wholemeal, wholewheat self raising flour
1 and 1/4 cups cooked broccoli, smushed and chopped up
1 cup grated cheddar
1.5 tsps dried thyme
1 egg
2 tbsps olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Mix all the ingredients together.
Don't overmix.
Put the muffins into mini muffin trays and bake for 18 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 2 mini muffins
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 150Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 328mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 6g

This nutrition information is generated using software. Please check with a nutritionist for any specific questions.

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Comments

Christina Zahra says

January 21, 2020 at 12:18 pm

Any chance you have quantities in grams? Hard to be sure whether to go with a compact cup of shredded cheese or just loosely filled. Thanks

Emily says

August 28, 2018 at 10:49 am

Thanks 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 am
  
  So good to hear! They are a favourite here!
  
Rubina De Abreu says

January 18, 2018 at 1:28 pm

Hi,
Do you have the toddler recipes available to download on to iBooks?

- kidgredients says
  
  January 18, 2018 at 7:14 pm
  
  No, 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 pm

These look great! How do you prepare your mini-muffin pans so that they don’t stick?

- kidgredients says
  
  December 13, 2017 at 5:23 pm
  
  I use silicone ones! Or you can spray with oil.
  
Christina says

October 22, 2017 at 2:02 pm

If 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 pm
  
  So, it’s one cup of plain flour to 2 tsps of baking powder.
  
The Darling Diaries says

October 03, 2017 at 10:25 pm

Just 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 04, 2017 at 11:31 am
  
  Of course! Go ahead!
  
Liesl says

September 17, 2017 at 2:19 pm

I 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 am
  
  yes! No problems! I sometimes do that too!
  
Sarah says

March 10, 2016 at 2:16 pm

Sorry but what does srf mean?

- kidgredients says
  
  March 10, 2016 at 2:34 pm
  
  Self raising flour! 😉
  
  - jackie says
    
    April 21, 2016 at 1:23 am
    
    One question what is wholemeal?
    
    - kidgredients says
      
      April 21, 2016 at 7:37 am
      
      Wholemeal flour? Wholewheat flour?
      
Christina @There's Just One Mommy says

February 14, 2016 at 4:37 am

Sounds yummy and a great way to sneak in those veggies!

Kirri says

January 17, 2016 at 12:08 pm

I love a recipe that requires few ingredients and dishes. This was perfect!

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