Smoked Turkey & Veggie Cheese Muffins
- Mar 3
- 2 min read
Back to school and lunchboxes are back on the agenda? These Smoked Turkey & Veggie Cheese Muffins are the ultimate high-protein solution.
Having an easy recipe you can batch-cook, freeze, and grab in the morning is a game-changer. These savoury muffins are packed with lean protein, hidden veggies and cheesy goodness, making them perfect for school lunches, after-school snacks or even a quick dinner on busy weeknights.
They freeze beautifully, reheat perfectly and are ready in under 25 minutes. This easy recipe truly is the Life’s Secret Ingredient.
🛒 INGREDIENTS (Makes 10 to 12 muffins)
Wet ingredients
2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
2 x 80 g packs @dorsognasmallgoods Deli Fresh Lightly Smoked Turkey, chopped
2 large eggs
½ cup Greek yoghurt
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup milk
1 tsp mustard
¼ cup spring onions, finely sliced
Dry ingredients
1 ½ cup self-raising flour
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
½ cup corn kernels, optional
Pinch of salt, plus pepper and garlic powder to taste
👩🍳 STEP BY STEP
Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 180°C and line a muffin tray.
Remove moisture: Squeeze the grated zucchini well to remove excess liquid.
Mix it up: Add all ingredients to a large bowl, adding the flour last. Stir until just combined.
Bake to golden perfection: Spoon mixture evenly into the tray, top with extra cheddar and bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden and firm on top.
Cool & enjoy: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or cold as a high-protein snack, a healthy lunchbox option, or a quick meal-prep solution.
Approximate nutrition per muffin when making 12
Calories 145 to 165
Protein 9 to 11 g
Fat 7 to 8 g
Carbohydrates 10 to 12 g
Fibre 1 to 2 g
