Gluten Free Pesto Muffins

These are a great muffin for a detox with plenty of nutrients and flavour. The muffins pictured also feature Spirulina, a green powder substance which is packed with phyto-nutrients, but my naturopath has since told me that most of the goodness is lost in the cooking process. It certainly makes the muffins an interesting colour - ideal for St Patricks Day!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ½ cups of gluten free self raising flour
  • 1 cup of gluten free plain flour
  • 2 rashers of bacon, diced
  • 1 cup of grated cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 tablespoon of pesto
  • 2 tablespoons of spirulina powder
  • Salt & pepper

OPTIONAL

  • Grape, cherry or baby egg tomatoes
  • Sun dried tomatoes

METHOD

1. Whisk or mix egg, olive oil and pesto
2. Sift in flours and mix until all flour is wet
3. Stir through diced bacon, cheese and spirulina powder
4. Rub butter on the inside of muffin tins to prevent sticking
5. Spoon mixture into muffin tins until half full
6. Press a grape tomato or cherry tomato into the muffin and spoon mixture on top
7. Bake for 40 minutes in a medium oven (180 degrees celcius)
8. Serve fresh or freeze for later

Makes 6 large muffins




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