Wholemeal Cheese And Vegie Muffins

Wholemeal cheese and vegie muffins

These are tasty snacks for children and can help with their vegetable intake.

Ingredients (serves: 12 medium muffins)

• 2 shallots chopped
• 1 ½ cups of wholemeal self raising flour
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• ½ cup of grated carrot
• ½ cup of grated zucchini
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup of reduced fat milk
• Optional: 100g of leg ham

Method:

1. Sift flour and sugar into bowl. Return husks from flour to the bowl
2. Mix in ½ the cheese and all the carrot and zucchini (and ham if desired)
3. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the lightly beaten egg and milk
4. Mix until all ingredients are moistened
5. Fill greased muffin tins (use small size muffins for younger children) and top with the remaining grated cheese
6. Bake in a moderate oven for 20 minutes