Pumpkin and Sage Savory muffin

Because i love my baking but am also passionate about being healthy, i am endeavoring to find or create at least one recipe a week which i can add to my recipe collection if it goes well :) I have mentioned i would really like to try more savory muffin recipes and have come across Pumpkin (and sage) Savory muffins...

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (Whole meal flour but white can be used)
• ½ cup oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup sage (I would use a mixture say 1/2 tsp dried sage, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, 1/2 tsp basil)
• 2 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or just white vinegar) 

If you are using fresh pumpkin – cut the pumpkin into big chunks and cook in the microwave until soft, You can use the skin also. Once it’s cooked, blend it into a smooth puree.

Mix all the dry ingredients till well combined. Chop the sage/herbs into small pieces and throw it into the dry mixture. Add the pumpkin puree, olive oil and vinegar and stir well. Do not over mix the dough.

Scoop it into the muffin tray and bake in a preheated oven at 160 degree C. bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or till the toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Although this recipe is just pumpkin i would also like to try adding a few other ingredients and have 2 cups of sweet potato, carrot, zucchini, tomato or any vegetable fancied. Some chilli flakes, jalapenos and/or cracked pepper would be amazing! I like the idea of using savory muffins as little bread rolls with soup to get some more veges into your meals!... I might have to go make these now :)

On a side note Kyle made me a lovely chicken cous-cous and roast vegetable dinner on Friday night and introduced me to a simple entree i would have never thought of... raw cauliflower dipped in promite!! It may sound a little strange but you must try it, it is addictive :)