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    Healthy Cornmeal Avocado Muffin Recipe with Cheddar Cheese

    Published: Aug 7, 2013 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 23 Comments

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    Tuck these healthy cornmeal muffins, made with avocado and cheddar cheese, into your kids' lunch boxes. Thanks to California Avocados for sponsoring this post and helping me to share this recipe with you.
    Healthy Cornmeal Avocado Muffin Recipe with Cheddar Cheese | cookincanuck.com #recipe #avocado #muffin #schoollunch

    There are many blissful things about summertime. Lazy afternoon at the pool, long summer evenings...and not being required to pack lunch boxes every evening. As much as I love being able to tuck sandwiches and snacks into my boys' lunch boxes, there are times when it seems downright tedious.

    Is there such a thing as lunch maker's block? I think I have a bad case of it. Really, there are only so many pb & j or turkey and cheddar sandwiches that two boys can handle!

    This year I'm determined to "wow" my kids with my lunch-making prowess (ha!), surprising them with brilliantly re-purposed leftovers, leftover sandwiches and savory muffins. Please remind me of this when I start griping in the middle of the school year.

    This healthy take on corn muffins combines whole wheat pastry flour with cornmeal. Regular whole wheat flour can also be used, resulting in a slightly denser muffin.

    Some of the fats traditionally found in corn muffins, such as whole milk and butter, are replaced with low-fat buttermilk and mashed California avocados. The latter adds in healthy fats, along with fiber, potassium (more than bananas...really), vitamin E, folic acid and various B vitamins.

    While there are green flecks of avocado in the muffins, the taste of the healthy fruit is subtle. And make no mistake - these are not your usual sweet corn muffins. Rather, they have a savory flavor from some shredded Cheddar cheese.

    The recipe:

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

    Healthy Cornmeal Avocado Muffin Recipe with Cheddar Cheese | cookincanuck.com #recipe #avocado #muffin #schoollunch

    In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

    Healthy Cornmeal Avocado Muffin Recipe with Cheddar Cheese | cookincanuck.com #recipe #avocado #muffin #schoollunch

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and smashed avocado.

    Stir the buttermilk mixture into the cornmeal mixture just until combined. Stir in ⅓ cup Cheddar cheese.

    Healthy Cornmeal Avocado Muffin Recipe with Cheddar Cheese | cookincanuck.com #recipe #avocado #muffin #schoollunch

    Using a ¼ cup measure, divide the batter evenly between the muffin tins. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese over top of the muffins.

    Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes.

    Healthy Cornmeal Avocado Muffin Recipe with Cheddar Cheese | cookincanuck.com #recipe #avocado #muffin #schoollunch

    Cool the muffins in the tin for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and cool completely on a wire rack. Serve or store in an airtight container.

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    Avocado Recipes | cookincanuck.com
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    Cookin' Canuck's Black Bean Sliders with Creamy California Avocado Sauce
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    Gimme Some Oven's Grilled Pineapple, Chicken & Avocado Salad
    Dine & Dish's Smoky California Avocado Tortilla Stacks

    Healthy Cornmeal Avocado Muffin Recipe with Cheddar Cheese

    Tuck these healthy cornmeal muffins, made with avocado and cheddar cheese, into your kids' lunch boxes.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breads, Breakfast, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Healthy Breakfast
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12 Muffins
    Calories: 151kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cornmeal
    • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
    • ⅓ cup smashed avocado about ¾ avocado
    • ⅓ cup + 3 tablespoon grated Cheddar cheese
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and smashed avocado.
    • Stir the buttermilk mixture into the cornmeal mixture just until combined.
    • Stir in ⅓ cup cheddar cheese.
    • Using a ¼ cup measure, divide the batter evenly between the muffin tins. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese over top of the muffins.
    • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes.
    • Cool the muffins in the tin for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and cool completely on a wire rack. Serve or store in an airtight container.

    Notes

    WW (Old Points) 3 / WW (Points+) 4

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      Comments

      1. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious

        August 12, 2013 at 12:29 am

        These are amazing! And that avocado touch? Brilliant!

        Reply
      2. Laura @ Family Spice

        August 08, 2013 at 9:28 pm

        This sounds delicious! I'm not ready for school lunches, either. But luckily, two of my kids adore chicken noodle soup and eat it in their thermos for lunch EVERY DAY. I just have to make a big pot of soup EVERY WEEK!!! : )

        Reply
      3. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

        August 08, 2013 at 5:27 pm

        I've yet to try baking with avocado but you've inspired me with these muffins!

        Reply
      4. Shelly (Cookies and Cups)

        August 08, 2013 at 5:05 pm

        How do you come up with this? Totally amazing!

        Reply
      5. The Wimpy Vegetarian

        August 08, 2013 at 10:42 am

        These look fantastic! I've been thinking about making some cornbread, and I want to make these. I love the healthy substitutions you made!!! Your boys are going to be very lucky this year, I have a feeling 🙂

        Reply
      6. Laurie {SimplyScratch}

        August 08, 2013 at 8:38 am

        These look so good! I dread packing lunches... my youngest daughter also get's 2 healthy snacks during the day on top of lunch. I run out of ideas halfway through the year! Totally bookmarked this!

        Reply
      7. Ali | Gimme Some Oven

        August 07, 2013 at 11:05 pm

        So unique! Love this idea!

        Reply
      8. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective

        August 07, 2013 at 8:11 pm

        These look fantastic, Dara!!

        Reply
      9. Becca

        August 07, 2013 at 1:21 pm

        These look lovely! I hope you have other posts related to your challenge of making your sons' lunches unboring ... My challenge is my husband! (And yes, he really could be making his own lunches, but if I don't intervene it would be take out burritos every day)

        Reply
      10. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

        August 07, 2013 at 11:24 am

        Thanks for this! It looks wonderful! I can't wait to try them!

        Reply
      11. Kristen @ Swanky Dietitian

        August 07, 2013 at 9:07 am

        Yum! I love the addition of avocado!
        Thanks for stopping by my blog. I always love meeting new bloggers.

        Reply
      12. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

        August 07, 2013 at 8:14 am

        I am awful at figuring out things for lunch! I'd love to have a few of these in my lunch bag!

        Reply
      13. Jess S. @ Floptimism

        August 07, 2013 at 8:03 am

        I recently found that I needed a vegan corn muffin recipe so I swapped avocado for the butter, but I think I used too much and wound up with a very moist muffin...good, but definitely not corn muffin material. This recipe looks great! I'll have to keep it in mind next time.

        Reply
      14. Tieghan

        August 07, 2013 at 7:43 am

        Well, geez I want you to pack me a lunch so I can eat a delicious meal everyday! Your kids are so lucky, lunch for me when I was in school was Turkey and cheese + some carrots and maybe pretzels too. Your lunch and these muffins sound so good!!

        Reply
        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          August 07, 2013 at 7:48 am

          Me too, Tieghan! But it was always a treat when my mum slipped in something a little different from the norm.

          Reply
      15. kelley

        August 07, 2013 at 7:25 am

        What a great twist, I'm sure they're wonderful!

        Reply
        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          August 07, 2013 at 7:47 am

          Thanks, Kelley! Luckily, the boys gave them the "thumbs up".

          Reply
      16. Jenna

        August 07, 2013 at 7:23 am

        These look perfect for lunchbox season !! 🙂 yum

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        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          August 07, 2013 at 7:47 am

          Thanks, Jenna! I have a feeling I'll be making these for my kids a lot this year.

          Reply
      17. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig

        August 07, 2013 at 6:50 am

        What a great twist using the avocado!! Love it! And lunches, I'm already dreading it too.

        Reply
        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          August 07, 2013 at 7:46 am

          Thanks, Cathy! Enjoy these last blissful weeks, free of lunch boxes. 🙂

          Reply
      18. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

        August 07, 2013 at 5:47 am

        These are lovely - and so unique! What a fun flavour!

        Reply
        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          August 07, 2013 at 7:46 am

          Thanks, Katrina. I held my breath while my kids taste-tested. Lucky for me, they loved them!

          Reply

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