Cheesy courgette muffins

Age group:
7-8 years
Food group:
Milk and dairy foods

A savoury alternative to typically sweet muffins, this recipe will help 7-8-year-olds to develop skills in measuring, stirring food thoroughly and grating the main ingredients – cheese and courgettes. They will then observe how the muffins bake in the oven, coming out golden brown and ready to enjoy.   

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Cheesy courgette muffins
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Equipment

  • Muffin cases

  • Muffin tray

  • Chopping board

  • Knife

  • Grater

  • Measuring jug

  • Mixing bowl

  • Wooden spoon

  • Spoon

  • Cooling rack

Steps

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas mark 6. ADULT ONLY. 

  • Step 2

    Step 2

    Place the muffin cases in the muffin tin.

  • Step 3

    Cut the ends off the courgette. ADULT SUPPORT.

  • Step 4

    Step 4

    Grate the courgette and cheese. ADULT SUPPORT.

  • Step 5

    Step 5

    Mix all of the ingredients together to form a smooth batter.

  • Step 6

    Step 6

    Divide the mixture equally between the muffin cases using 2 spoons. ADULT SUPPORT.

  • Step 7

    Bake for 20 minutes until golden. ADULT ONLY.

  • Step 8

    Step 7

    Allow to cool on a cooling rack.

Ingredients

Makes:
12
1 small
courgette
100g
light cheddar cheese
225g
self-raising flour
50ml
oil
175ml
semi-skimmed milk
1
egg
Pinch
black pepper

Handy Hint(s)

Swap the courgette for a 15ml spoon of peas or sweetcorn.

Have your muffins for lunch with a bowl of soup.

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