Heart-Healthy Homemade Maize Puffs
Crunchy, flavorful, and guilt-free, these *Heart-Healthy Homemade Maize Puffs* are the perfect snack to satisfy your cravings without compromising your wellness goals. Made with wholesome medium-grind cornmeal, heart-smart olive oil, and a hint of natural spices like paprika and cayenne pepper, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a savory, airy treat that's low in fat and full of flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these golden, crispy puffs are great for on-the-go snacking or as a light party appetizer. Gluten-free and naturally plant-based, they’ll win over health-conscious eaters and snack lovers alike. Give these homemade maize puffs a try and experience guilt-free indulgence right from your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal (medium grind)
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Lower the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the saucepan sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the olive oil, baking powder, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
Let the mixture cool slightly, then use a spoon or small cookie scoop to drop small mounds (about 1 teaspoon each) onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each puff as they will expand slightly during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the maize puffs are golden and crispy on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. The puffs will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1654 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 217 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
