American · Brunch
Ham and Cheese Savoury Muffins (Low-Calorie)
Savoury American breakfast muffins built on a whole-wheat batter lightened with buttermilk and olive oil. Lean ham folds through with sharp cheddar and scallion, bound with egg and baked until golden and set. Served warm alongside dressed greens for a portable brunch or lunch.
$2
15 minsPrep
22 minsCook
37 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
394Calories
39.8gProtein
13.9gFat
36.4gCarbs
4.5gSugar
6.5gFiber
2101mgSodium
181mgChol
4.8gSat Fat
471mgPotassium
262mgCalcium
2.7mgIron
0.8mcgVitamin B12
3.1mgVitamin C
high-fiber
protein-rich
low-calorie
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Heat oven to 375F and line two muffin cups. Dice the lean ham and grate the cheddar.
2
Whisk
Beat the egg, buttermilk and olive oil together until smooth with no streaks of yolk remaining.
3
Fold
Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper into the wet mix, then fold in ham, cheddar and sliced scallions.
4
Bake
Divide batter between muffin cups and bake at 375F for 20 to 22 minutes until risen, golden, and a skewer comes out clean.
5
Plate
Rest muffins in tin 5 minutes, then turn out and serve warm alongside dressed greens.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 10 oz285g lean cooked ham
- 4.2 oz120g whole-wheat flour
- 2 oz56g cheddar
- 2/3 cup160ml buttermilk
- 44 scallions
- 22 eggs
- 4 tsp4 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp baking soda
- a pinch of black pepper
- a pinch of salt
