Savory Whole Wheat Muffins

Here is a basic recipe for savory whole wheat muffins that you can customize according to your tastes or what you have in the pantry.

Ingredients

• 250g of whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• 100ml of milk
• 80ml of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 packet of baking powder for savory dishes (about 16g)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of pepper
• 100g of grated cheese (such as Parmesan or Pecorino)
• Additional ingredients of choice (for example: chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta, etc.)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour with the baking powder, salt, and pepper.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, add the milk and oil and mix well.
4. Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture, incorporating the additional ingredients you’ve chosen along with the grated cheese, and mix until you have a uniform batter.
5. Distribute the batter into the muffin cups, filling them 3/4 full.
6. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool on a rack before serving.

Curiosity

Savory whole wheat muffins lend themselves to numerous variations; you can enrich them with aromatic herbs such as rosemary or thyme for an extra touch. They are perfect for brunch or quick snacks, and if you like the sweet-salty combination, try adding some pieces of apple or pear for a tasty contrast.

Remember that you can always give an Italian touch to your dish, for example by adding traditional ingredients like grilled zucchini, diced cooked ham, cubed mozzarella, or even some pesto for a Mediterranean flavor.