It’s official. We struggle to get enough veggies in our day, everyday! My new favourite past time has been trialling inventive snacks that I can pass on to our lovely clients. Oh…and that I can also indulge in myself! Whilst enjoying a Friday night in recently and enjoying some 90’s smash hits after a busy work week, I discovered these. Enjoy, Ash xx

Makes: 12

Ingredients

100g semidried tomatoes or grilled capsicum

2 cups wholemeal raising flour

1 large zucchini, grated

1 large carrot, grated

1/2 cup spring onions finely sliced

1/2 cup coarsely grated cheese (You’re choice)

1/2 cup skim milk

3 eggs, lightly whisked

60g olive oil margarine

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp dried basil

Shake of salt

Method

Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Spray 12 medium muffin pans with oil to grease. Literally throw all ingredients into a big bowl whilst dancing to Michael Jackson and combine well. 

Spoon the mixture into prepared tins and bake in the pre-heated oven for 20 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition: 

Energy: 140 calories/588kJ, Protein 6.6g, Carbs 16.3 (1 diabetic exchange), Fat 5.4g

As a lighter snack have one of these with a cup of tea. For a bit more protein eat your muffin with a 250mL cup of coffee, glass of milk or chai for a snack worth about 220-250 calories/924-1050kJ kilojoules.

Suggestions: Heat in the microwave, especially during these cooler winter months!