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Cheesy Cauliflower Muffins

March 9, 2015 by Cris 16 Comments

Hellooooooo new baby muffins. I bet you’re going to love these cheesy muffins too that feature raw cauliflower and spinach . So easy, so tasty, so different – just on time for your breakfast or afternoon snack or โ€ฆ Actually, why not have them any time you want, they are guilt-free!

Cheesy Cauliflower Muffins
Baking on the weekend has become a weekly ritual. After working on the computer all week, I enjoy to be on my feet in the kitchen on the days in between. Reaching for my camera while I turn on the oven and blend the cauliflower, trying hard not to make a big mess AGAIN. It’s a dance of sorts.

But then I wouldn’t fully appreciate “my creations” without cleaning the mess afterwards, right?! ๐Ÿ™‚

Anyway, in another quest to diversify my healthy afternoon snack repertoire, yesterday I found a perfectly portioned kind of muffin that it is nutritious, light and so damn delicious.

Cheesy Cauliflower Muffins
They may be a bit small, but these cauliflower muffins bring a burst of Gouda cheese flavor every time you pop them in your mouth.

And you can serve them for breakfast, as your pre-dinner snack, a cool appetizer for parties or why not your โ€œbread basketโ€ next to your lunch. Just so you know, the possibilities are endless.

Since they are high in fiber and protein, these muffins are very likely to stick with you until dinner time.
And by the way, If you find a way to keep a few for your healthy snack-before-dinner time, you have my RESPECT, really! ๐Ÿ™‚ I couldn’t!

Cheesy Cauliflower Muffins
Basically, I blended a medium sized head of cauliflower and transferred it to a bowl, then I added some shredded Gouda cheese, chopped fresh baby spinach, garlic and I beat 2 eggs with a fork a added to it. They also get a soft touch from the coconut oil (or olive oil if you prefer).

Should I also mention the mess I made???! Nahhhh ๐Ÿ™‚ But I have an idea. Why not invite some friends over while baking them and let them take care of the mess. Oh believe me, after such a healthy tasty TREAT, they can at least clean your kitchen. Make sure you don’t invite too many friends as you’ve got only 12 TASTY muffins. ๐Ÿ™‚

So without further ado, meet my new all-time favorite snack recipe. It’s easy, tasty and healthy!ย Enjoy and let me know about your experience.

Cheesy Cauliflower Muffins
Cheesy Cauliflower Muffins
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Cheesy Cauliflower Muffins
Prep time:  5 mins
Cook time:  25 mins
Total time:  30 mins
 
Ingredients
  • - 1 head of medium cauliflower
  • - ยฝ cup Gouda cheese, shredded
  • - 1 cup of fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • - 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • - 2 whole eggs and 1 white egg
  • - 1 tbsp coconut (melted beforehand)
  • - sea salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven. Wash the cauliflower very well and then transfer it to a food processor. Pulse a few times until smooth like kind of a coarse flour and transfer the mashed cauliflower into a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl beat the two whole eggs plus the white egg with a fork until stiff. Then add it to the mashed cauliflower, along with Gouda cheese, coconut oil, spinach, garlic, salt, pepper and mix together.
  3. Then fill the muffin cups to the top with the cauliflower mixture and bake in for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. ( temperature: 180C or 360F)
  4. Remove from the muffin pan and set aside for a while to cool.
Notes
If you by any reasons don't like using coconut oil, replace it with extra-virgin olive oil or a splash of butter.These muffins can be easily refrigerated for 3 - 4 days.

Just get creative, use the ingredients you have at hand and "cook it fit".
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Comments

  1. Jess says

    March 11, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Looks great, but I couldn’t find the temperature you baked them at – did I just miss it? ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Cris says

      March 11, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Hi Jess. The temperature is 180C or 360 Fahrenheit. Tanks a lot for your message as I did forget to mention. I hope you now give it a shot and let me know how it went. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks once again!

      Reply
  2. Cleo says

    June 20, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Great ideea Cris! Thank you so much! You know what I’m cooking this week-end, yes? Kisses, hugs and stuff ๐Ÿ˜€ <3

    Reply
    • Cris says

      June 21, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      Yay! :)) So happy to read your message Cleo! Love & big hugs from Germany! Xoxo

      Reply
  3. Bunny says

    June 21, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Hi! You listed a make it vegan option, but didn’t say what I could replace the eggs with? (Vegans don’t eat eggs).

    Reply
    • Cris says

      June 21, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      Hi, Connie. Thanks for reminding me this. You can use tofu instead of eggs. I haven’t tried it myself, but a good friend of mine did. I hope it goes well.

      Reply
  4. Penn says

    September 17, 2015 at 3:57 am

    I just made these = disaster! Lol
    I beat the eggs for 30mins with an electric mixer & then gave up cause they were not going firm.
    Are the eggs yolks suppose to be in the eggs?? Cause I put them in as per your recipe. 2 whole eggs & 1 egg white. It wouldn’t firm.
    Anyway they came out of the oven with burnt edges & soggy but they taste ok.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      September 17, 2015 at 6:02 am

      Oh, so sorry to hear that. ๐Ÿ™ I just realized that I didn’t mention how I beat the eggs. Usually, I beat them with a fork and yes, the egg yolks were in there too. Maybe the eggs weren’t fresh or I don’t know. Anyway, thank you for letting me know. I hope you give them another try.

      Reply
  5. Carol says

    September 22, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    Hi I’m dying to make these. Did I boil the cauliflower first. Thanks, Carol

    Reply
    • Cris says

      September 22, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      Hi, Carol! No, you don’t need to boil it nor steam it. Just wash it very well and transfer it to a food processor. ๐Ÿ™‚ Let me know please how it went.

      Reply
  6. Carol says

    September 22, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    Should I precook the cauliflower .

    Reply
    • Cris says

      September 22, 2015 at 7:20 pm

      If you wish. But as I said before, you just need to wash the cauliflower and add it to a food processor and end it until smooth. That’s all you need to do with it. ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope this helps.

      Reply
  7. Paula says

    November 21, 2015 at 4:30 am

    I see the coconut oil on the ingredients but what do i do with it.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      November 21, 2015 at 9:17 pm

      Oops!!! I forgot to mention – add the melted coconut oil to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.

      Reply
  8. Anna says

    November 24, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Oh, Cris! I tried them last weekend and they taste simply amazing!!! Thank you so much for this brilliant snack idea! ๐Ÿ™‚ I’ll do it again and again.

    Reply
    • Cris says

      November 24, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      Yuppy! :)) So happy to read your message, Anna! Thanks for the feedback. It means so much to me. Wish you a nice day! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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