Savory Egg White Muffins

Savory egg white muffins are a perfect idea for a light appetizer or a protein-packed snack. Here’s the recipe with an Italian touch.

Ingredients

• 150 g whole wheat flour
• 50 g all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt
• Black pepper to taste
• Aromatic herbs to taste (e.g., rosemary or thyme)
• 250 ml egg whites (about 8 large egg whites)
• 100 g grated cheese (e.g., Parmesan or Pecorino)
• 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 100 g cooked ham cut into cubes (optional)
• 50 g cherry tomatoes, halved

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and aromatic herbs.

3. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg whites, then add the grated cheese and extra virgin olive oil, mixing well.

4. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, stirring with a spatula until you have a homogeneous batter without overmixing.

5. If using cooked ham and cherry tomatoes, add them now and gently fold into the batter.

6. Fill the paper liners or muffin tin compartments about 3/4 full.

7. Bake the muffins for about 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool slightly before serving.

For a vegetarian version, omit the cooked ham and add vegetables of your choice such as chopped spinach, grated zucchini, or diced bell peppers.

Trivia

Savory muffins are a variation of classic sweet muffins and can be enriched with various ingredients to suit everyone’s tastes. In Italy, the use of grated cheese like Parmesan gives them a rich, bold flavor that makes them irresistible.