Broccoli and Cheese mini muffins

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.

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.

perfectly broccoli-ed!

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!

lucky there are 24 in a batch…they aren’t going to last!

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.

I’ll sneak off with this one!

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

Prep 5 mins

Cook 18 mins

Total 23 mins

Author kidgredients

Yield 24 mini muffins

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 dired thyme
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsps olive oil

Instructions

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

There’s lots of mini muffins on Kidgredients!  Why not try:

banana choc chip mini muffins

Lemon mini muffins

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