Savory Oat Muffins

We all know sweet muffins, but have you ever tried a savory muffin? Give your tastebuds a break from sweet and try these endlessly customizable Savory Oat Muffins! Consider some of our favorite combinations for inspiration: Feta, spinach, and kalamata olives with rosemary and oregano; pickled jalapeños, green onions, bacon, and cheddar; or zucchini, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Great as a portable breakfast, a healthy snack, or even a unique side dish, you’ll never tire of these delicious savory muffins.

12 muffins
1 1⁄2 cups Natural Grocers® Brand Bulk Almond Flour
1 1⁄2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Baking Powder
3⁄4 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt
2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Spices of your choice (e.g., garlic, thyme, rosemary, granulated onion, etc.) , or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh organic herbs
1 1⁄2 cups Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Rolled Oats , (or sub certified gluten-free old-fashioned oats for a gluten-free version)
3 Natural Grocers Brand Regenerative Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs
3⁄4 cup organic milk (or sub dairy-free milk)
6 tablespoons organic butter , melted
1 cup grated or crumbled organic cheese (or dairy-free cheese style shreds) , optional
Add-ins (combine any of the following add-ins for a total of 1 ½ cups)
Natural Grocers Brand Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon , cooked and crumbled
breakfast sausage , cooked and crumbled
organic red pepper , finely diced
Natural Grocers Brand Organic Frozen Chopped Kale or Spinach , thawed and squeezed dry
organic green onions , thinly sliced
Natural Grocers Brand Olives (any pitted variety) , drained and roughly chopped
organic shredded zucchini , squeezed dry
Natural Grocers Brand Organic Sliced Jalapeños , roughly chopped
Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Sun-Dried Tomatoes , soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, drained and chopped

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment paper liners.

2. Whisk the almond flour, baking powder, salt, and herbs, breaking up any clumps. Stir in the oats.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the milk and butter; stir well to combine.

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir well until completely combined. Add the cheese and your chosen add-ins, stirring to distribute all ingredients evenly.

5. Divide the batter equally among the 12 muffin cups (they will be full). Tap the muffin tin on the counter a few times to settle the batter, then transfer to the oven.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

7. Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to a month. To reheat, warm in the oven or toaster oven at 300° F for about 10 minutes before enjoying (thaw before warming if frozen).

per one muffin (basic muffin with whole milk and cheddar cheese, no add-ins)

Calories Carbohydrates Protein Fat Fiber
237 kcal 11 g 9 g 18 g 3 g

Recommended Beverage: Wine

Recommended Style: Sparkling

Recommended Brand: Pizzolato Prosecco