
As we work frantically to find a cure for COVID-19, it is crucial now more than ever to eat foods that can help us combat certain diseases. In our community, a lot of the pre-existing conditions listed by the CDC, unfortunately, make our community more susceptible to COVID-19, such as diabetes, heart conditions, obesity, asthma, and kidney diseases, which are all prevalent within a lot of families.
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When the immune system works properly, all cells, tissues, and organs are healthy enough to help fight off infections. I made this recipe for a client who needed to change her diet without feeling cheated out of life’s delectable delicacies. It was a game-changer! I call it my happy, feeling cup. It is packed with immune-boosting nutrients and a tad bit of cheese to add the Oomph!
Salmon Kale Muffins Recipe
—8 oz boneless wild-caught grilled salmon – flaked
—¾ cup frozen chopped kale – thawed and drained
—2 cups pastry whole wheat flour
—2 tsp baking powder
—½ tsp baking soda
—½ tsp salt
—½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
—6 tbsp butter – unsalted
—1¼ cups almond milk
—2 eggs
—1 tsp maple syrup
—1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
—½ cup diced apple
—1 tbsp fresh thyme – finely chopped
Cooking Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Cook salmon: salt and black pepper to taste, bake at 450F for about 15 minutes depending on size, flake with a fork or break into tiny pieces with your hands and set aside.
- Generously oil the muffin pan with coconut oil.
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- In a food processor, pulse together all dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground pepper. Please note: If you do not have a food processor, you can whisk everything in a large mixing bowl.
- Add butter, pulse for a few minutes until incorporated.
- Whisk the eggs and almond milk together and then add to the flour and butter mixture. Stir until combined.
- Fold in the salmon, apple, maple syrup, thyme, and shredded cheddar and stir until everything is mixed all together.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
- Bake the muffins for roughly 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a cooling rack.
- Serve warm and bon appétit!
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