Muffins – How to do Amazing Cricket Flour Muffins

Soft, moist muffins with a nutty flavor and protein-rich punch perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20–25 minutes
Serves: 6 muffins

Ingredients:

• 70g cricket flour
• 100g all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 100ml milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 egg
• 60ml vegetable oil or melted butter
• 80g brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: 80g blueberries, chocolate chips, or chopped apple

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper cases.
2. In a bowl, combine cricket flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, oil, sugar, and vanilla.
4. Mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
5. Fold in any optional add-ins (e.g., fruit or chocolate).
6. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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Why Use Cricket Flour?

Cricket flour is an excellent source of sustainable protein, making it a smart and eco-friendly choice for modern recipes. Packed with essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, it supports muscle growth, boosts energy, and contributes to overall well-being. Unlike traditional protein sources, cricket flour has a minimal environmental impact, requiring less land, water, and feed. Its mild, nutty flavor blends seamlessly into baked goods, snacks, and even savory dishes, adding a nutritional boost without altering taste. Whether you’re an athlete, a health enthusiast, or simply curious, cricket flour is a versatile and forward-thinking ingredient worth exploring.

Back in the 1990s, the idea of eating insects in Europe was more of a joke than a serious proposal. Crickets were associated with faraway countries, not dinner plates in Paris or Berlin. But over the past three decades, attitudes have started to shift.

Driven by environmental concerns and the search for sustainable protein sources, crickets are slowly entering the European food scene. Unlike traditional livestock, they require less water, space, and feed, and they emit far fewer greenhouse gases. That makes them attractive to a generation more conscious of their ecological footprint.