This breakfast muffin recipe includes one of the most nutritional, and beneficial, yet usually neglected vegetables. Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Broccoli also contains more protein than most other vegetables. Broccolis benefits to the brain and body can be vast. A few for example;

1- Cancer Prevention: due to anti-cancer properties of sulforaphane, a sulfur-containing compound present in cruciferous vegetables. 

2- Eye Health: good source of beta-carotene and vitamin A. 

3- Heart and Nerves Health: broccoli is high in many nutrients, including (fiber) – Promote digestive health and help lower cholesterol, (vitamin C) – Powerful antioxidant, (vitamin K) – Essential for liver function, (iron and potassium) – Essential for the role of nerves and heart contraction. Broccoli is very low in calories, providing only 31 calories per cup, will help reduce body weight, which makes it a perfect choice for a diet. Broccoli can be enjoyed both raw and cooked, but recent research shows that gentle steaming provides the most health benefits.

These warm, grain-free treats breakfast muffins will be sure to spice up your breakfast.

Broccoli muffins for breakfast

Broccoli breakfast muffins


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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Muffins
Calories: 110kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Ghee softened + extra for greasing
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets chopped
  • 2 cup Almond flour
  • 2 Eggs large
  • 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a large muffin tin with ghee.
    Broccoli muffin ingredients
  • Stir together all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until it forms a thick batter.
    Broccoli muffin ingredients
  • Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tins. Bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    broccoli breakfast muffins

Notes

Nutritional Information
Calories: 110
Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 8.5 g
Protein: 11 g
Calculated per muffin.
-Ghee is used in this recipe to add both moisture and a rich, buttery flavor. Ghee can help boost metabolism and increase heart health, so don’t refrain from using this flavorful and healthy fat.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal

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