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    Home » Baking Recipes » Muffins and Loaves » Mini Gluten-Free Broccoli Cheese Muffins

    Mini Gluten-Free Broccoli Cheese Muffins

    Published: Feb 18, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

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    Mini broccoli cheese muffins make a healthy breakfast snack or a savoury muffin for kids or toddlers. Keep them gluten-free by using almond flour, or bake them with all-purpose flour! These broccoli cheddar bites are also a perfect addition to a charcuterie or cheese board!

    Overhead view of a bowl of broccoli cheddar muffins

    Loaded with fresh broccoli and cheese, these mini muffins will surprise you. It's hard to believe there could be so much flavour in something as ordinary as a muffin. You'd normally find these flavours in a recipe like this Instant Pot Broccoli White Cheddar Soup!

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Good for both adults and kids! I discovered by accident that these little broccoli cheddar bites are more than just savoury breakfast muffins or healthy snacks for toddlers! They make a good addition to a charcuterie or cheese board for adults, too. And why shouldn't they: they're made with cheese, veggies (broccoli) and nuts (almond flour), all items you might find on a grazing board.
    • Mini or full-sized: If you'd like, instead of baking them as mini muffins, this recipe will make nine full-sized muffins.
    • A healthy, grab-and go muffin: If you're looking for a healthy grab-and-go breakfast, (and you love melted cheese😋) this broccoli cheddar muffin recipe is a good one. Try these gluten-free Zucchini Cheddar Muffins, too.
    • Gluten-free or not! If you don't need them to be gluten-free, you can simply substitute all-purpose flour for almond flour.
    • Protein-rich: these mini muffins are packed with protein from cheese and milk.
    • Veggie-rich: Lots of healthy broccoli in every bite!
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👍🏼 Helpful Tips
    • ❓Commonly asked questions
    • 🔁 Possible Variations
    • 🥶Storage and Reheating Instructions
    • 🍽 Serving suggestions
    • 🗒More savoury recipes you might like
    • 🗒 More gluten-free recipes for muffins and loaves
    • 📖 Recipe


    🛒 Ingredients

    Ready to make a batch of easy broccoli cheese muffins? Here's your list of ingredients.

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    • egg: one, at room temperature
    • milk: your choice:  plant-based or dairy milk
    • butter: melted and cooled
    • almond flour: finely ground (or all-purpose flour)
    • baking powder
    • onion powder
    • dry mustard
    • sea salt
    • cheddar cheese: sharp or "old" or "aged" adds the most flavour
    • broccoli florets: you'll only be using the raw florets in this recipe. Save the nutritious stalks to add to a broccoli slaw, to this Honey-Dijon Broccoli Salad or this Japanese Chicken Stir Fry. The stalks are too dense to cook quickly enough to be tender in these mini muffins.
    Broccoli Cheddar muffins in a black serving dish.

    🔪 Instructions

    You'll find complete instructions in the recipe card below. This is a simple savoury muffin recipe.

    • You'll combine the wet ingredients (egg, milk and melted butter) in a small bowl, and the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and seasonings) in a large bowl.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and stir gently until just combined.
    • Quickly add the grated cheese and broccoli florets to the batter and fill the muffin cups.
    • Bake at 375°F. for 18 minutes for mini muffins and 22-24 minutes for full-sized muffins.
    • Adding wet ingredients to dry ingredients
      1. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
    • Add cheese and broccoli to batter
      2. Stir in broccoli and cheese.
    • Filling muffin cups with muffin batter
      3. Fill muffin cups.
    • mini muffin tin filled with muffin batter
      4. Bake at 375°F. for 18 minutes.

    👍🏼 Helpful Tips

    I use a 24-cavity non-stick mini muffin tin and line it with culinary paper muffin liners for this recipe. Gluten-free baked goods often stick to the pan, so either grease the muffin tin very well or use liners.

    Melt the butter and let it cool before adding to the egg so you don't end up with scrambled eggs!

    Cut the broccoli florets into very small pieces with a sharp knife. Save the stalks for another use, like stir fry or coleslaw.

    A small cookie scoop works very well for filling mini muffin tins. (affiliate links)

    ❓Commonly asked questions

    Can I use frozen broccoli in this recipe?

    I haven't tried this recipe with frozen broccoli, but if you do, I suggest making sure it is very well drained. Press the excess moisture out with a towel or paper towel to avoid having soggy muffins.

    Do I have to cook the broccoli first?

    No, there's no need to cook the broccoli. You'll be cutting the florets in very fine pieces, so the broccoli will cook as the muffins bake.

    Can I make regular sized muffins with this recipe?

    Yes, this recipe will make 9 regular-size muffins.

    🔁 Possible Variations

    If you don't need these to be gluten-free, you can simply substitute all-purpose flour for almond flour.

    Change the type of cheese, if you'd like. Try another firm cheese like Gruyére or Swiss, or even Monterey Jack with Jalapeño for a deliciously different flavour.

    White cheddar produces muffins that are slightly more pale in colour than those baked with orange cheddar, but they are just as appetizing and snackable!

    Spice them up! Add a little heat with a half teaspoon of dried red pepper flakes.

    Mini Broccoli Cheese Muffins on small black plates.

    🥶Storage and Reheating Instructions

    Store these mini gluten-free broccoli cheese bites in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for 4 - 5 days. Freeze in an airtight container lined with a piece of paper towel for up to 3 months.

    To reheat, I put a few on a plate, cover with a cloth or a piece of paper towel and gently reheat them in the microwave.

    🍽 Serving suggestions

    As I mentioned previously, these little baked broccoli cheese bites are ideal for

    • breakfast
    • healthy snacks
    • savoury muffins for toddlers or kids' lunches
    • an addition to a grazing or charcuterie board
    Gluten-free Broccoli Cheddar Muffins on small black serving plates.

    🗒More savoury recipes you might like

    • Mini cheesy cornbread bites
    • Blueberry Buttermilk Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffins
    • Gluten-free Cheesy Herb Cornbread
    • Herbed Gluten-Free Baking Powder Biscuits

    If you liked these broccoli cheddar muffins, leave me a comment and a rating and let me know how they turned out! Thanks in advance! Subscribe to my weekly newsletter and have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox!

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    • Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Pecan Streusel
    • Gluten-Free Cranberry Lemon Muffins - Keto
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    📖 Recipe

    Gluten-free Broccoli Cheddar Muffins on small black plates.

    Recipe: Mini Gluten-free Broccoli Cheese Muffins

    These mini Gluten-free Broccoli Cheese Muffins are made with almond flour and they're loaded with fresh broccoli and cheese. Broccoli cheddar bites make a healthy snack, a savoury muffin for kids, or even delicious finger food to add to a cheese or charcuterie board.
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    Course: Healthy Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 95kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    24 cavity muffin tin
    muffin liners
    small cookie scoop

    Ingredients

    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup milk, plant-based or dairy
    • ¼ cup butter, melted
    • 2 cups finely ground almond flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup raw shredded broccoli florets

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°F. and line a 24 cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
    • Whisk egg in a small bowl and combine with milk and melted butter.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk almond flour, baking powder, onion powder, dry mustard, and sea salt.
    • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
    • Gently fold in broccoli florets and grated cheese.
    • Divide batter evenly into a muffin cups and bake for 17 - 19 minutes.

    Notes

    I use a 24-cavity muffin tin and line it with  paper muffin liners for this recipe. Gluten-free baked goods often stick to the pan, so either grease the muffin tin very well, or use liners.
    Melt the butter and let it cool before adding to the egg so you don't end up with scrambled eggs!
    Cut the broccoli florets into small pieces with a sharp knife. Save the stalks for another use, like stir fry or coleslaw.
    A small cookie scoop works well for filling mini muffin cups.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Danielle

      March 30, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      Love these! So easy and cheesy!

      Reply
    2. Marg

      February 27, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for the grandkids and they loved them! Thanks. Will definitely be making them again.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        February 27, 2021 at 12:35 pm

        Always great to get some healthy veggies into little mouths!

        Reply

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