Low Carb Baking

Low Carb Salmon Spinach Muffins with Turmeric

These savory muffins combine ample omega-3 fatty acids from salmon with the benefits of spinach and turmeric. They are ideal for your low-carb diet and provide valuable nutrients without feeling heavy.

285
kcal / serving
28 g
Protein
6 g
Carbohydrates
17 g
Fat
40′
Total time
6 Muffins
Quantity

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillet (fresh or thawed)200 g
  • Fresh spinach leaves150 g
  • Eggs (size M)4 pieces
  • Almond flour (partially defatted)40 g
  • Grated Parmesan30 g
  • Olive oil1 tbsp
  • Lemon juice1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder0.5 tsp
  • Salt0.5 tsp
  • Black pepper0.25 tsp
  • Baking powder1 tsp

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) top/bottom heat and prepare a muffin tin with 6 cups (grease if necessary or use paper liners).

  2. Wash the spinach thoroughly, chop it roughly, and squeeze out excess water well. Cut the salmon into small cubes.

  3. Put the eggs in a bowl and whisk them. Add almond flour, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, turmeric, salt, pepper, and baking powder, and mix everything into a homogeneous mass.

  4. Carefully fold the diced salmon and squeezed spinach into the batter.

  5. Divide the mixture evenly among the 6 muffin cups.

  6. Bake the muffins for approx. 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.

  7. Let the muffins cool briefly in the tin before removing them and letting them cool completely on a wire rack.

💡 Tip: For an extra anti-inflammatory kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper. The muffins also taste great cold and are perfect as a meal-prep option for on the go.

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