HEBA Pap is a good source of protein, high in dietary fiber, low in sodium, grain and gluten-free with no added sugar, Enjoy Low Carb Heba Muffins

Heba is a product developed in South Africa and it is not only low in carbs but is gluten-free, wheat-free, grain-free, and sugar-free. Unfortunately, it’s not sold where I am, so I have made my own premix version, which you can try out. This premix works well in different recipes.

DIY Heba Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut flour
• 1 cup sunflower seed meal
• 1 cup flaxseed meal (or nut flour or seed meal of choice)
• 1/4 cup psyllium husks
• 3 tsp xanthan gum
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt

Method:

• Mix together well and store in an airtight container or sealed packet.
• Makes approximately 400g of premix.

Muffins Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Heba pap
• 1/4 cup flax seeds
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 Tblsps xylitol or sweetener of choice
• A crack of sea salt / Himalayan pink salt

Method:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and mix till well combined.
2. Scoop into ramekins or muffin tins and bake at 180C for about 15 mins.
3. Makes 6 muffins.

Prepared, tried, and tested by Caashifa Adams Young