Description
High-Protein Tuna Melt Muffins offer a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional tuna melts. Packed with savory canned tuna and gooey cheese, these muffins are perfect for any meal or snack. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they promise to satisfy your cravings while boosting your protein intake. Ideal for busy days, these portable delights will make you feel like you’re enjoying a beach picnic with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried herbs (dill or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, eggs, milk, and shredded cheese until well mixed.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and dried herbs; stir gently until combined.
- Scoop the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and springy to touch.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg