ZUCCHINI, HAM & CHEDDAR MUFFINS


This muffins are extremely tasty. And they are only 120 calories each. They are perfect for the Fast Day diet. It is a good idea to freeze some of them so you have them ready for those days. They can be eaten for breakfast or lunch. They go perfectly well with a side salad. They are very healthy and you could serve three of them with some vegetables or a big salad on the side, and it would be a perfect meal for any weekday.
   
INGREDIENTS

2 medium zucchinis
1 carrot, grated
50g shaved ham, finely chopped
1 cup self-raising wholemeal flour
1 tsp baking powder
3 Tbsp grated cheddar
2 eggs, whisked
1/3 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk

METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180°C.. Line a 12-hole capacity muffin tin with paper patty cases.


Very finely slice 24 rounds from on of the zucchini and set aside.


Coarsely grate the remaining zucchini.


Grate the carrot.


Place the zucchini, carrot, ham, flour, baking powder and 2 tablespoon of the cheddar in a large bowl. Season to taste and stir until well combined.


Whisk the eggs, oil and almond milk together in a jug. 


Pour into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.


Spoon the mixture into the prepared paper cases and top with the zucchini rounds and remaining cheddar.


Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.


Cool in the tin for 5 minutes then serve warm or transfer to a wire rack to cool.


Makes 12


Tip: Make up a double batch and freeze half. They will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or individually wrapped in the freezer (use zip-lock bags) for up to 3 months.

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