Protein Muffins Banitsa

For me, pie has always been a symbol of the weekend, of family warmth and of those lazy Sunday mornings when the whole house smells of roast. As a child I adored my grandmother's pie, but over the years I began to notice how after such a meal I get heavy, sleepy and my energy plummets because of too much fat. Since I didn't want to give up this favourite taste, I decided to look for a way to turn it into something lighter and suitable for my dynamic daily life, without losing the magic of tradition.

Thus were born these patties in muffin tins. They're the perfect, lighter alternative for anyone who wants to feel vibrant and full rather than clumsy after eating something delicious. They've become my salvation for busy weekdays because they're ready in no time, extremely convenient to eat on the go, and give you just that home-cooked feeling.

The full recipe with exact measurements is waiting for you here!

🥗 PORTIONS: 12 muffins |⏳ PREPARATION TIME: 70 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 8 medium eggs
• 300g pastry crust (filo pastry sheets)
• 300g cottage cheese (low fat)
• 4 tbsp yoghurt (low fat)
• 200g white salted cheese (alternative - feta)
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tsp olive oil (to grease the moulds)
• salt to taste

METHOD OF PREPARATION

1. Place the filo sheets in a bowl and add the cottage cheese and crumbled white (or feta) cheese.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the yogurt, salt and bicarbonate of soda.
3. Add this mixture to the remaining ingredients and mix well.
4. Grease 12 muffin tins with 1-2 drops of olive oil in each.
5. Bake for 50-55 minutes at 180 degrees or until the muffins are puffed and browned on top.
6. Serve with yogurt and enjoy!

NUTRITIONAL VALUES (approximately for 1 muffin)

• Calories: 188 kcal
• Protein: 12 г
• Fats: 7.5 г
• Carbohydrates: 17.1 г
• Fibres: 0.6 г