Zucchini Buckwheat Muffins with Feta and Dijon Mustard

Not only are these easy savoury zucchini and buckwheat muffins ideal for afternoon break, they're great at busting after-school hunger too. They are made with a mixture of spelt and buckwheat flour, so they are much healthier, not gluten free though. Use all purpose gluten free flour instead of white spelt flour if you are gluten intolerant or have a celiac disease. Crème fraîche and olive oil help keep yield muffins that are soft, tender and moist. Add in some walnuts if you want more texture, but these muffins have plenty even without them thanks to the Feta, Dijon mustard and spices.

400 g Zucchini, coarsely grated
1 tsp Salt
150 g White spelt flour
150 g Buckwheat flour
1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Baking soda
80 ml Olive oil (or butter, melted)
2 Large eggs
1 tbsp Coconut sugar
200 g Crème fraîche
2 tbsp Maille Dijon mustard
2 tsp Dried oregano
2 tsp Dried garlic powder
1 tsp Smoked paprika powder
150 g Feta, cubed

Coarsly grate the zucchini and place them in a bowl. Add in salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Squeeze as much of the liquid out as possible.
Preheat the oven 200C/400F. Grease and flour a giant 6-cup muffin pan. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, add white spelt flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder and baking soda. Make a well in centre.
Whisk olive oil, eggs, coconut sugar, crème fraîche, mustard, oregano, garlic powder and paparika in a jug and pour into the well. Add zucchini and cubed feta. Stir until just combined. Divide the batter among prepared muffin cups.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centres comes out clean. Set aside in the pan for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

36 comments:

Brian's Home Blog 7/8/21 01:19: I would like those, we like buckwheat flour and zucchini too so yum!
Tom 7/8/21 02:06: ...every summer finding creative ways to use a bumper crop of zucchinis can be a challenge. This sounds and looks great.
David 7/8/21 02:07: Angie, These look pretty healthy but they still look and sound very tasty. Love feta and zucchini. The only time I've every eaten buckwheat has been in pancakes. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
The Yum List 7/8/21 02:44: That look mighty fine for my morning tea today.
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida 7/8/21 03:22: I love zucchini, and zucchini muffins, but I have never had a savory zucchini muffin. These sound wonderful! The combination of ingredients sounds like a real winner, and I love the addition of Dijon mustard.
J.P. Alexander 7/8/21 03:42: Gracias por la receta se ven muy ricos. Pronto la hare. Te mando un beso
Margaret D 7/8/21 07:30: Looking very lovely - good enough to eat :)
Nancy Chan 7/8/21 08:56: Very interesting and healthy recipe. Zucchini muffin is new to me. They look beautiful and would love to have one or two for afternoon tea.
DEZMOND 7/8/21 09:49: I'd feast on them like a king! Buckwheat is ever so healthy! People should really replace unhealthy cereals with buckwheat porridge in the mornings, Russians have been doing it for centuries.
Tania/MyKitchenStories 7/8/21 14:03: Zucchinis make the best baked goods don't they. The feta sounds awesome in these muffins to. A great snack
New Classic r 7/8/21 14:41: Angie, you are amazingly creative. I would never have thought of adding feta and dijon to muffins. Thanks for the great recipe.
Paula Montenegro 7/8/21 14:49: A savory zucchini muffin is a genius idea! As soon as I saw it I had to get the recipe. Love it.
Mijú 7/8/21 15:04: Te han quedado muy bien :-))
Que rico el calabacín.
1 saludito
Federica Simoni 7/8/21 15:43: che meraviglia chissà che buono!
savorthebest 7/8/21 17:10: I love savory muffins, this looks delicious
Kitchen Riffs 7/8/21 17:30: These look great! Muffins are often sugar bombs, and although I like sweet things, I really prefer a muffin like this which is much less sweet. Fun flavors in this -- thanks.
Christine 8/8/21 02:17: Delicious!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 8/8/21 04:23: I love buckwheat and buckwheat flour, and I think it's a really great addition in this recipe - so earthy and hearty. Beautiful muffins, too!
Martyna 8/8/21 09:26: Very fine and interesting recipe;)
Julie 8/8/21 11:14: savory muffins look so delish and makes a great breakfast option, nicely done dear!!
eileeninmd 8/8/21 12:53: Hello,
I have to using the buckwheat flour, your muffins sound delicious.
Thanks for sharing the recipes. Take care, have a happy day and a great new week ahead.
Artificial Intelligence 8/8/21 13:00: You make me hungry :)
gluten Free A_Z Blog 8/8/21 16:42: Such a great recipe to use up some zucchini. Sounds delicious with the buckwheat.
Jeff the Chef 8/8/21 17:45: Mmm! Savory muffins! what a fantastic treat!
Unknown 8/8/21 18:27: Thank you so much for your wonderful content. Can you please share more details about carbs, calories and nutrition facts.
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 8/8/21 22:31: Somehow, I don't feel as guilty eating savory muffins, so that let's me go back for seconds! These look terrific, Angie!
thepaintedapron.com 9/8/21 20:33: Tis the season for zucchini! Looks good!
Jenna
foodtravelandwine 9/8/21 22:00: Another recipe for me to make it!!....I just love it!!......Abrazotes, Marcela
Gloria Baker 10/8/21 04:42: I love muffins these looks amazing dear Angie!
tigerfish 10/8/21 22:26: Guess what? I combined zucchini and feta in my turkey patties recently :D So I know these savory muffins will maintain its moisture (from the zucchini) and taste delicious!
Choclette 11/8/21 19:24: Savoury muffins are one of my favourite lunches to take to work. Filling and delicious. Love your take on them with buckwheat flour, spelt and feta. Yum!
Lowcarb team member 11/8/21 23:40: A great way to use courgettes/zucchini :)

All the best Jan
Raymund 12/8/21 00:50: Thats one nice savoury muffins you got in there
Yvonne @ Fiction Books Reviews 12/8/21 07:24: Ooh! Posh cheese scones!

Count me in, so long as they come with lashings of real butter!

They look amazing :)
Sherry's Pickings 25/8/21 12:21: gotta love a savoury muffin:)
Noob Cook 22/9/21 11:30: Yes to savoury muffins, they look so rustic and inviting too.