Health Hotline Magazine | November 2023

Savory Oat Muffins Give your taste buds a break from sweet and try these endlessly customizable Savory Oat Muf ns! Consider some of our favorite combinations for inspiration: Feta, spinach, and kalamata olives with rosemary and oregano; pickled jalapeños, green onions, bacon, and cheddar; or zucchini, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Great as a portable breakfast or a healthy snack!

Makes: 12 | Prep time: 15- 20 minutes Baking time: 25-30 minutes | Total time: 45-50 minutes

Ingredients • 1 ½ cups Natural Grocers ® Brand Bulk Almond Flour • 1 ½ teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Baking Powder • ¾ teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt • 2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Seasonings of your choice (garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, etc.) or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh organic herbs • 1 ½ cups Natural Grocers Brand Organic Rolled Oats (or sub certified gluten-free old fashioned oats for a gluten-free version) • 3 Natural Grocers Brand Regenerative Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs • ¾ cup organic milk (or sub dairy-free milk) • 6 tablespoons organic butter, melted • 1 cup grated or crumbled organic cheese (or dairy-free cheese style shreds), optional • Add-ins (combine any of the following add-ins for a total of 1 ½ cups): • Natural Grocers Brand Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon, cooked and crumbled • Breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled • Organic red pepper, finely diced • Natural Grocers Brand Organic Frozen Chopped Kale or Spinach, thawed and squeezed dry • Organic green onions, thinly sliced • Natural Grocers Brand Olives (any pitted variety), drained and roughly chopped • Organic shredded zucchini, squeezed dry • Natural Grocers Brand Organic Sliced Jalapeños, roughly chopped • Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Sun-Dried Tomatoes, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, drained and chopped

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment paper liners. 2. Whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, salt, and seasonings or fresh herbs, breaking up any clumps. Stir in the oats. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the milk and butter; stir well to combine. 4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until completely combined. Add the cheese and your chosen add-ins, stirring to distribute all ingredients evenly. 5. Divide the batter equally among the 12 muffin cups (they will be full). Tap the muffin tin on the counter a few times to settle the batter, then transfer to the oven. 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. 7. Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to a month. To reheat, warm in the oven or toaster oven at 300° F for about 10 minutes before enjoying (thaw before warming if frozen). Natural Grocers ® | 11 Terms and conditions apply. See page 2 for details.