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These Cheesy Pumpkin Puffs are deliciously moist with a sweet overtone of pumpkin and the savoury notes of cheese makes these cheesy puffs a treat for breakfast, lunch or snacks.
Cheesy Pumpkin Puffs
Servings: 2
Carbs: 15g
Ingredients
5 Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree – approx. 340g of fresh pumpkin – or use canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese – approx. 85g
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup almond flour – approx. 85g
- 1/4 cup fresh chives – finely chopped
Excluded Extras
- black cracked pepper
- olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C.
- Lightly grease 8 muffin pans with olive oil. Use a pastry brush or some paper towel to spread the oil around the pans.
- If prepping your own pumpkin, remove seeds and skin and chop into cubes, then boil until soft. Drain then mash in a large mixing bowl.
- Add all the ingredients to the mixing bowl with the pumpkin, then stir until well combined.
- Use a spoon to scoop the mixture evenly into the muffin pans, makes about 8-9 cheesy puffs.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool. Eat warm or cold.
Notes
Storage: Make a bigger batch and keep these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat: In the microwave for 30 seconds per muffin, or cover with foil in a hot oven for 10 or so minutes.
*Nutrition facts are for 4 cheesy puffs, which makes a very satisfying meal. But, if eating for a snack, divide the facts accordingly.
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