Veggie-Stuffed Savoury Muffins for Kids

From the moment they wake to the moment they’re out the door, the demands of the morning routine are endless for any parent, who face a chock-a-block to-do list before the day even begins!

That’s why having healthy options like these Veggie-Stuffed Savoury Muffins are a lifesaver when it comes to getting the family ready and out the door. Simply add this to their lunchbox for a healthy snack that’s ready to grab on the go and eats up none of your precious time in the morning! 

These hearty savoury muffins for kids use a range of mixed vegetables with sauteed onions to make a flavoursome savoury snack that’s packed with goodness and perfect for any time of the day. Dairy-free, easy to make, and using everyday ingredients that you will most likely already have at home, these muffins are super tasty and satisfying.

Easily tweakable to your sprouts' particular tastes, feel free to experiment with different mixes of vegetables. You can swap out the fillings, or try doubling or up on your favourite seasonal veggies!

While the ingredients can be swapped and changed to your little ones’ tastes, we’d recommend staying steadfast with caramelized onion, which in combination with the sweetcorn is the perfect sweet flavour combination that makes these muffins burst with flavour!

Ingredients for caramelized onion

• 1 red onion thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for batter

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp mixed herbs
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 pinch Salt to taste 
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 0.5 cup sweet corn kernels
• 0.5 cup finely chopped red capsicum
• 0.25 cup chopped spring onion
• 1.25 cups plant-milk
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup + 1 tablespoon neutral flavoured cooking oil

Method 

1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan and saute onions until caramelized. 
2. Add plant milk and apple cider vinegar to a bowl. Mix and leave aside until the milk curdles (usually a few minutes).
3. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, pepper, salt, and Italian herbs in a bowl.
4. In a larger bowl, mix the curdled milk and oil. Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
5. Add caramelized onion, tomatoes, corn, capsicum, and spring onion. Mix.
6. Put the muffin batter in muffin moulds and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C for around 25 minutes - toothpick test.
7. Allow to cool on a cooling rack and then unmold. Enjoy!

Want to add an EXTRA boost of nutrients to your child’s lunchbox that also takes no time or preparation? Look no further than our Junior Plant Protein Shake! Available in convenient and portable sachets, each serving packs in:

• 16g of complete plant protein
• Fruits and vegetables
• Antioxidants
• Probiotics
• Organic superfoods

Plus, tastes like a delicious milkshake to boot!

A surefire way to ensure they’re getting every bit of goodness into their day, our Junior Plant Protein Shake is available in two delicious flavours: Chocolate and Vanilla! This is the perfect lunchbox addition to wash down and compliment the goodness of these veggie-stuffed muffins. 

Want to know more? Click here to read about 5 Key Nutrients In Our Junior Plant Protein Shake!