It might be challenging for parents and caregivers to come up with lunch box ideas for children that they would really like and eat.
As a mum, I’m constantly on the lookout for kid-friendly lunch ideas that are still filling and tasty, and this one is a hit with my son!
Making these nutritious Hawaiian Lunch Muffins ahead of time is a terrific solution for hectic school days since they can be prepared in large batches and refrigerated!
For those of you with children who just love the flavour, these are just perfect for a quick and easy snack.
They have all the best bits of a Hawaiian pizza: the cheese, pineapple and ham, rolled up inside one delicious muffin. So good
Hawaiian Lunch Muffins
4
servings15
minutes20
minutes210
kcal35
minutesSavory muffins with ham, pineapple, and cheese — a fun twist on Hawaiian flavors, perfect for lunchboxes or quick snacks.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Wholemeal Self-Raising Flour
1/2 cup Self-Raising Flour
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Mozzarella, grated
3/4 cup Cheddar, grated
150 g Diced Ham
220 g Pineapple Pieces, well drained
2 tbsp Fresh Basil, chopped
1 Egg
1 1/2 cups Buttermilk
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease a 12-hole muffin pan.
- Sift the wholemeal and self-raising flours, along with the salt, into a large bowl. Add the cheddar cheese, half of the mozzarella, the ham, the pineapple, and the basil. Stir until well mixed.
- In a separate jug, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and oil. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the egg mixture in. Gently stir until just combined.
- Spoon the muffin mixture into the prepared muffin holes, and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to stand in the pan for 5 minutes before removing and cooling on a wire rack.
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