Description
Delicious and nutritious breakfast egg muffins packed with protein and vegetables, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup small-curd low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind, dairy or dairy-free)
- 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, well-drained)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (white or red)
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Olive oil or non-stick spray for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the muffin tin with olive oil or non-stick spray.
- Prepare the vegetables: chop the spinach, bell peppers, onion, and grate the carrot. If using frozen spinach, make sure to squeeze out excess water.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack all 10 eggs. Add the cottage cheese and milk, then whisk vigorously until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Whisk again to mix everything evenly.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese and prepared vegetables with a spatula, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Optionally, sprinkle a little cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the muffins are set and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before loosening them from the pan with a knife or spatula.
- Store in an airtight container or wrap individually. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables and cheese for personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg