Round 2: Low

These are a fun, savory muffin, kind of like a cross between a souffle and a quiche, that can be flavored in countless ways: with ham, bacon, herbs, peppers, spinach, etc. I love that they are portable, especially handy for those mornings when breakfast is enjoyed on the run.

The recipe is adapted from a low-carb muffin recipe posted on the blog Kalyn’s Kitchen via the blog 101 Cookbooks . So yummy!

Description

Adapted from 101 Cookbooks

• 2/3 C. cottage cheese
• ¼ C. grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• ¼ C. whole wheat flour
• 2/3 C. almond flour
• 1 tsp . baking powder
• ¼ tsp . kosher salt
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 3 T. water
• ½ C. sharp cheddar
• 2 T. sliced scallions
• Other ideas: diced ham or bacon; sun-dried tomatoes; herbs: basil, tarragon, chives, thyme, parsley

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cheeses, flours, baking powder, salt, eggs, and water. Mix until well combined, then fold in the cheddar and scallions.
3. Line a muffin pan with six to eight liners*. Coat lightly with cooking spray. Divide batter between the muffin cups. Bake muffins 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned on top and set. *Alternatively, line ramekins with muffin cups, place on a sheet pan and bake.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes

Description

Adapted from 101 Cookbooks

• 2/3 C. cottage cheese
• ¼ C. grated Parmigiano Reggiano
• ¼ C. whole wheat flour
• 2/3 C. almond flour
• 1 tsp . baking powder
• ¼ tsp . kosher salt
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 3 T. water
• ½ C. sharp cheddar
• 2 T. sliced scallions
• Other ideas: diced ham or bacon; sun-dried tomatoes; herbs: basil, tarragon, chives, thyme, parsley

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cheeses, flours, baking powder, salt, eggs, and water. Mix until well combined, then fold in the cheddar and scallions.
3. Line a muffin pan with six to eight liners*. Coat lightly with cooking spray. Divide batter between the muffin cups. Bake muffins 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned on top and set. *Alternatively, line ramekins with muffin cups, place on a sheet pan and bake.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes

Find it online : https://alexandracooks.com/2008/05/13/low-carb-cottage-cheese-muffins-with-cheddar-scallions/

Whenever anyone asks me for a gluten-free recipe, I point them to two places: Gluten-Free Girl and Gluten-Free Goddess , two blogs with wonderful recipes and resources for celiacs. This recipe has been adapted from Gluten-Free Girl’s recipe for Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Zest. I only difference is that cornmeal (another gluten-free ingredient) has been substituted for the sorghum flour because I couldn’t find sorghum at the store. Though I’m not an experienced gluten-free cook, I imagine many gluten-free flours could be used in this recipe.

Here are a few facts about Celiac Disease:

• The symptoms of Celiac disease mimic many well-known illnesses and vary from mental manifestations such as irritability and depression to physical debilitations such as fatigue, weight loss, bloating, joint pain, delayed growth and itchy skin to more obscure indicators such as infertility and weakened bone density.

• Common misdiagnoses include irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, anemia, ulcerative colitis, anorexia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

• Researchers believed the disease afflicted only one in every 2,500 people as recently as 13 years ago. Today, that number has increased to one in 133, amounting to 3 million Americans.

• Celiac disease (also known as celiac sprue, nontropical sprue and gluten-sensitive enteropathy) is an inherited, autoimmune digestive disease triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. When celiacs eat food containing gluten, their immune system reacts by attacking their small intestine, damaging its ability to absorb nutrients from food. And when the body is denied essential vitamins, nutrients and calories, fatal health complications including cancer, osteoporosis, anemia and seizures can develop.

Good Resources: National Foundation For Celiac Awareness (NFCA) Celiac Disease Foundation Celiac Sprue Association Gluten Intolerance Group

Gluten-Free Muffins Adapted from the blog Gluten-Free Girl Yield = 18

10 T. unsalted butter, room temperature 1 C. white sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. lemon zest 1 C. cornmeal 1 C. rice flour, white or brown 1 C. tapioca flour 1½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. kosher salt 1½ C. plain yogurt 1 C. blueberries, fresh or frozen

1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.

2. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add the vanilla and the zest and mix until blended.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

4. Add half of the dry ingredients to the stand mixer and stir to combine. Add half of the yogurt and stir to combine. Repeat until all of the dry ingredients and yogurt have been added.

5. Fold in the blueberries.

6. Place liners in a muffin tin. Fill each two-thirds full with batter. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the tops have browned and started to harden.