Savory Protein Quiche
I don’t particularly love quiche, but I couldn’t refuse this challenge. I am on a mission to modify every calorie, fat, and carbohydrate-laden recipe to make them healthier. A typical quiche is made with white flour and butter, then filled with eggs, cheese, milk, heavy cream, etc. There are many variations, but the crust is usually standard- perfect candidate for a nutrition upgrade 🙂
I got inspired to try this recipe after Anna posted it. She used pea protein in her recipe, which I have, but I have a special place in my heart (or should I say stomach?) for using brown rice protein for savory-ish recipes. I took her advice and added some flaxseed to mine. The texture of this crust is unbelievable- it held together and stood its ground after I cut into it. It is such a great mini-meal or snack.
Note: I do not own any special kind of quiche tin. I simply baked mine in a muffin tin. Going forward, I will be keeping my eye out for a small quiche tin 🙂
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- 2 tablespoons egg whites
- 2 scoops brown rice protein powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 tablespoon flaxseed
- Salt and onion powder to taste
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 400.
- Blend all ingredients together (I used my Ninja).
- Scoop out your batter and roll into a ball. Place into a mini quiche tin or muffin tin sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Use your fingers to form the dough into the shape of the tin. Spread fairly thin.
- Bake about 15-20 minutes, or until it starts to brown. Take it out and allow your quiche to cool slightly.
- Top with your fillings and bake until fillings are set (I filled it with egg beaters mixed with a little cottage cheese and seasonings- definitely recommend this!)
