Easy High Protein Egg Muffins
Quick and nutritious breakfast muffins packed with vegetables and cheese, perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly coat a muffin tin with cooking spray or rub it with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil followed by the onions and bell peppers. Sauté until they’re tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and pepper until they are frothy.
- Fold in the sautéed veggies and chopped spinach.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full, and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are set and golden.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These muffins can be customized with your favorite vegetables and can be made dairy-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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