Spinach and Feta Breakfast Muffins (Print Version)

Fluffy muffins with spinach, feta, and herbs make a hearty breakfast or brunch snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1/4 cup olive oil

→ Flavor Components

07 - 1 cup cooked spinach, thoroughly squeezed dry and chopped
08 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Adjust oven rack to center and preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to distribute rising agent.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until blended, then add milk and olive oil. Whisk until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Add cooked spinach, crumbled feta, and chopped dill. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Evenly divide batter among 12 standard muffin tin cups lined with paper liners or greased. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Remove muffins from oven and let cool in tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just about half an hour from start to finish
  • Perfect for meal prep with great freezer potential
  • No fancy equipment needed so even beginner bakers can nail it
  • Flexible flavor base lets you add your favorite extras
02 -
  • Great source of leafy greens and protein
  • Ideal for batch cooking and freezing
  • Easy to customize with other veggies or cheese
03 -
  • Pat spinach as dry as possible before mixing in to avoid soggy muffins
  • Crumble feta by hand for bigger flavorful pockets and optimal texture
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before unmolding to prevent breakage or sticking
  • If you want a crispier top brush a tiny bit of olive oil over each muffin before baking
  • Season with fresh cracked pepper on top before baking for an extra pop

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