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Spanakopita { spinach and feta } savoury muffins

December 30, 2016 by Lucy Parissi 9 Comments

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Spanakopita muffins – packed with feta cheese, spinach and herbs these make the perfect portable snack. Post sponsored by Volkswagen.Spinach and feta (spanakopita) savoury muffins

When I was a kid, nothing made me happier than getting in the car with my family and driving for long stretches. The destination was not my main concern, what I loved was the chance to daydream while watching the landscape roll by. I made very carefully curated playlists for this road trips – initially on cassette tape  – anyone here old enough to remember those? – later on cds and, much later, on my ipod.

When I got married, my idea of a perfect honeymoon was a road trip from East to the West coast in the US. Sadly lack of funds prevented us from taking that trip as newlyweds, but I still hope we will manage to go one day. And that playlist is going to be THE best ever – after all it has been 14 years in the making!

Spanakopita muffins - packed with feta cheese, spinach and herbs these make the perfect portable snack.If you are wondering why I am suddenly reminiscing about road trips, it is because Volkwagen have asked me to collaborate on a series of recipes. I am going to take you on a virtual tour of Europe, borrowing inspiration from the countries to create portable recipes you could enjoy a road trip, pack in a lunchbox or bring along on a pic nic. I had to start in Greece, my home country, with this delicious take on spanakopita – spinach and feta pie. These savoury muffins are so easy to make and perfect for a quick snack on-the-go.

Spanakopita muffins ingredients
spanakopita_muffin_stepsThe muffins are packed with spinach and herbs, feta and kefalotyri cheese. Since spinach tends to release a lot of moisture when cooking, it is important to wilt it first and then squeeze most of the water out before mixing into the batter. The secret to fluffy muffins is not overworking the batter; once the flour is sifted in, fold it in until just mixed in. The muffins keep very well for a couple of days, stored in an airtight container. Eat as a snack or serve with soup.

Keep an eye out for more ‘road trip’ recipes on the blog and make sure to check out the collaborative Pinterest board from Volkswagen for more inspiring DIY projects, recipes and ideas.

Spanakopita muffins - packed with feta cheese, spinach and herbs these make the perfect portable snack.

Spinach and feta (spanakopita) savoury muffins

Spinach and feta savoury muffins

Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
Spanakopita muffins - packed with feta cheese, spinach and herbs these make the perfect portable snack.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Muffins
Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • Wet ingredients
  • 330 ml | 11fl oz buttermilk
  • 90 ml | 3fl oz light olive oil or vegetable oil + 1 tbsp to fry
  • 1 large egg
  • 250 g | 8.8oz ready-washed baby spinach
  • 200 g | 7oz feta cheese finely crumbled
  • 3 tbsp finely grated kefalotyri or use Parmesan
  • 5 spring onions scallions finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives very finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill very finely diced
  • Dry ingredients
  • 375 g | 13.5oz self-raising flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • ---
  • a little butter or vegetable shortening to grease the muffin tins

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C (350F). Lightly grease two small silicone muffin tins (or you can use muffin cases).
  • Shred the spinach leaves. Heat 1/2 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan then add the spinach all in one go.
  • Stir the leaves until wilted. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle wring as much moisture out of the leaves squeezing them in your hands.
  • Add a little more oil to the pan and cook the spring onions for a couple of minutes. Add the chopped herbs, stir them in and then take off the heat.
  • Put the buttermilk, olive oil and egg in a large bowl. Lightly mix together using a balloon whisk.
  • Stir in the spinach, spring onions and herbs.
  • Add the two types of cheese and stir until incorporated.
  • Sift the flour over the bowl and add the salt and pepper. Use a large spoon to lightly combine everything, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl as you do.
  • Divide the batter to fill the muffin tins about 3/4 of the way up. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the muffins are risen and firm. Cool in the tins and then turn them over to release the muffins.
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Spanakopita {spinach and feta} muffins are the perfect portable snack. Visit the collaborative board "Food Bloggers for Volkswagen" for more inspiring recipes and ideas. https://de.pinterest.com/volkswagen/food-bloggers-for-volkswagen/

Spanakopita muffins - packed with feta cheese, spinach and herbs these make the perfect portable snack.

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Comments

  1. Darlene says

    November 16, 2019 at 5:51 pm

    Can these muffins be frozen. They look great and I would love to make them for a brunch. And can I substitute regular milk for the buttermilk.

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      November 17, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      Hi Darlene, I don’t see why not! I would not substitute with milk you can use yogurt if you like. Or you can sour milk with 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice to make your own buttermilk

      Reply
  2. Joy says

    January 12, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    I made these this morning, and they were AWESOME! The muffins took a little longer to bake than stated, but I made a lot of substitutions (gluten free 1:1 baking flour, almond milk + lemon, and a chia egg), so that might have been why. Taste-wise these were spot on!

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      January 13, 2017 at 11:37 am

      So glad you liked them! I haven’t tried baking with chia egg sounds very intriguing.

      Reply
  3. Harri says

    January 4, 2017 at 7:15 am

    Yum! I love a good savoury muffin and these look loaded with flavour. Your photos are stunning!

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      January 5, 2017 at 10:27 am

      Thank you! I love muffins as they are so easy – I really need to make more of them…

      Reply
  4. Jo of Jo's Kitchen says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    These look delicious and I am looking forward to the rest of the series. I would love to tour round Europe and I look forward to where you take me next

    Reply
  5. Choclette says

    December 30, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    I love savoury muffins and these look perfect for a road trip picnic. I’ve never tried this particular combination, so have bookmarked.

    Reply
  6. Nadia says

    December 30, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    They look delicious Lucy 😀 I love cheesy herby bakes, especially as a snack. P.S. I do remember making my own mixed cassette taps! 😀 Ahh, nostalgia.

    Reply

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