Beyond Breakfast Muffins
This recipe was created by Humane World for Animals’ expert chefs and approved by our team of registered dietitians.
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Servings: 24
Serving Size: 3.52 ounces
Ingredients
Muffin Filling
2 teaspoons oil, canola
2 cups vegan sausage, meatless crumbles or similar
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup green onions, sliced thinly on bias
Cornbread Batter & Garnish
3 cups flour, whole wheat
2 ½ cups cornmeal, yellow, fine
1 cup sugar, white, granulated
¼ cup baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt, kosher
1 ¾ cups non-dairy milk, soy, unsweetened
¾ cup applesauce, unsweetened
½ cup oil, canola
1 ¼ cup vegan cheese, cheddar, shredded
¼ cup onions, green, sliced thinly on bias
Preparation
- For filling: In a large skillet or flat top, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook sausage for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Transfer to a bowl. Add bell pepper and green onions to sausage and set aside.
- For cornbread batter: Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment and mix for 1 minute on low speed to combine.
- Combine soy milk, applesauce, and canola oil in a bowl and stir to combine. Add to dry ingredients and mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until just combined. Do not over mix. Fold cheese and sausage mixture into cornbread batter.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Use light blue #16 scoop to portion batter into oiled muffin pan. Garnish each muffin with 1/2 teaspoon green onions.
- Bake 15-25 minutes until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 228 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrate: 37g Fiber: 3g Total Sugars: 9g Protein: 7g Sodium: 145mg
*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.