# Savory Breakfast Muffins These Cornmeal Muffins Feature Fresh Herbs and Feta Cheese By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornmeal-muffins References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/13904-savory-muffins-will-make-you-question-your-usual-breakfast-pastry) These cheesy cornmeal muffins from the 'Food52' blog put a savory spin on a traditionally sweet treat. Although breakfast muffins are generally on the sweet side, this recipe provides a different way to enjoy the tasty pastries. The [cornmeal muffin recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-cornbread-mix) is inspired by the flavors of scones, which come in sweet and savory varieties. To create the perfect blend of flavors, the muffins are made from a combination of cornmeal, crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs. The cheese adds a salty element to the corn base, while the herbs provide the perfect blend of savory flavors. The herbs used in this recipe include parsley, thyme and rosemary, but these could easily be substituted based on personal preference. For those who prefer their breakfasts on the savory side, these tasty cornmeal muffins are an excellent alternative to traditionally [sweet muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-cinnamon-chip-muffins). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Breakfast Muffins:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new savory flavors for traditionally sweet pastries. - **Cheesy Cornmeal Muffins:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking the ingredients and combinations for breakfast muffins. - **Savory Vs. Sweet Breakfasts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering more alternatives for those who prefer savory breakfast options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new savory offerings to expand the breakfast pastry market. - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with new ingredients and flavors for muffins and other breakfast pastries. - **Catering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering unique savory breakfast options to cater to different taste preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Breakfast Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredifulls.md) - [Superfood English Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-english-muffins-queen-st-bakery.md) - [Churro-Inspired Cornbread Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-churro-cornbread.md) - [Cheesecake Muffin Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-muffin-mix.md) - [Chocolaty Keto Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great.md) - [Savory Breakfast Sanwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-english-muffin.md) - [Citrusy Free-From Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-streusel-muffin.md) - [Savory Egg Croffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croffle-savory.md) - [Blueberry Muffin Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-muffin-popcorn.md)