Steamed Muffins

Name: Steamed Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 60 g 00 flour; 1 eggs; 80 g whole milk; 60 g sugar; 8 g baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 15 g sunflower oil; 15 g cocoa powder (optional) (for the cocoa version)

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They are soft and light little cakes cooked with steam, without using the oven. They have a spongy, cloud-like texture and a delicate flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Steaming makes them more moist and easier to digest compared to traditional muffins

Yield: 4 servings / pieces

Total time: 25 min

Preparation time: 10 min

Cooking time: 15 min

Difficulty:

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Tools: Bowl, Steamer

Weight per serving: 70 g

Energy: 185 Kcal

Carbohydrates: 27 g

Fats: 7 g

Proteins: 5 g

Rugby: 15 min

Allergens: Gluten, Eggs, Milk

Diet: Vegetarian, Low-calorie

Pairing: Fruit juice

Occasion: Everyday breakfast

Ingredients

Portions for 4 servings

00 flour

60 g

Eggs

Whole milk

80 g

Sugar

60 g

Baking powder

8 g

Salt

1 pinch

Sunflower oil

15 g

For the cocoa version

Cocoa powder (optional)

15 g

Method

It takes steps in 25 min

Put the sifted flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl and mix well

Tip: If you want them chocolate-flavored, also add the cocoa powder

In another bowl, beat the egg together with the milk, sugar, and oil for a few minutes

Combine the dry mixture with the liquid one, gently mixing until there are no more lumps

Pour the batter into the molds without exceeding 2/3 of their height

Steam for 15–18 minutes

Tip: Check doneness by inserting a toothpick: it should come out dry or with just a few moist crumbs

Cost

The recipe is truly budget-friendly: it requires simple ingredients like flour, eggs, milk, and sugar. It's a practical solution to bring a soft and light dessert to the table with very little effort

Health

Since they are steamed, these muffins are lighter and free from frying fats. You can reduce the sugar or use wholemeal flours for a healthier version. They are also suitable for children and people with delicate digestion

Author Editorial staff - Luca M.

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