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.
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.
- Stir together all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until it forms a thick batter.
- Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tins. Bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
