Best Polenta Muffins Low Fat Recipes

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BACON & CORN POLENTA MUFFINS



Bacon & Corn Polenta Muffins image

This recipe is from the Australian Weight Watchers 'The Complete Meal' Cookbook. There are 1 propoints per serve*. This value is calculated when using Weight Watchers bacon, Bega So Extra Light 50% grated cheese and Weight Watchers Canola Spread. Tip: Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Alternatively, cool completely then wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. Label, date and freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost at room temperature and serve cold or warmed in the microwave.

Provided by AlisVolatPropriis

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup yellow polenta
1/3 cup skim milk
40 g low-fat bacon, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
3/4 cup self-raising flour
125 g corn kernels, rinsed, drained
125 g creamed corn
1/4 cup cheese, grated
50 g canola margarine, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preeheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Line two 12-hole (1 tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin tins with paper cases. Combine polenta and milk in a bowl. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, lightly spray a small non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook bacon, stirring, for 2 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Remove pan from heat. Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Sift flour into a large bowl. Add corn kernels, creamed corn, cheese and bacon mixture and stir until combined. Add spread, egg and polenta mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon batter into each paper case. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool muffins in tins for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.9, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 8.6, Sodium 81.8, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.6

POLENTA, CAPSICUM & SWEET POTATO MUFFINS



Polenta, Capsicum & Sweet Potato Muffins image

Recipe by go for your life extracted from the Herald Sun, a great low-fat savoury muffin, great to serve with soup or chilli.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 10 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup wholemeal self-rising flour
1/2 cup self-rising flour
2/3 cup polenta
2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup red capsicum, chopped (Bell Pepper)
250 g sweet potatoes, peeled & grated
1 egg
1 cup low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Combine flour, polenta, chives, parsley, capsicum & sweet potato in a bowl.
  • Mix the egg & milk together & add to the dry ingredients.
  • Combine well and then spoon into lightly greased muffin pans.
  • Bake at 200.C for approx 15-20 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 114.3, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3.2

SUGAR FREE ORANGE POLENTA MUFFINS



Sugar Free Orange Polenta Muffins image

Delicious orange polenta muffins that can be made quickly and easily. You can also add cranberries and nuts to add some variety to this recipe.

Provided by kayw13

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup polenta
1/4 cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange zest, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Mix all dry ingredients together EXCEPT splenda or sugar, set aside.
  • Mix all milk and all orange juice together, set aside.
  • Beat butter until light and fluffy, add splenda or sugar and beat until extra light and fluffy (about 2 mins).
  • Add eggs one at a time and beat after each addition.
  • Add vanilla and zest, and beat well to combine.
  • Fold in half flour mixture, mix slightly, fold in half milk/OJ mixture, mix slightly and repeat flour/OJ mixture combination. Fold until all is well combined.
  • Divide into 12 muffin cups (buttered if not using non-stick or silicone), sprinkle brown sugar over the top of each muffin (if using), and bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.8, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 66.9, Sodium 153.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.2

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