Description
These High Protein Egg White Muffins are a nutritious and delicious breakfast option packed with veggies and protein. Easy to customize and perfect for meal prep, these muffins are a great way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Egg White Muffins:
- 2 cups liquid egg whites (or whites from about 12 eggs)
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese or shredded cheddar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional:
- cooked turkey bacon or chicken sausage (chopped)
- fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone muffin liners.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, spinach, bell pepper, onion, cottage cheese (or cheese of choice), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix evenly. If using meat, fold it in now.
- Fill muffin cups: Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set and the tops are slightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- These muffins are perfect for meal prep and reheat well in the microwave.
- Customize with your favorite veggies, cheese, or herbs.
- For extra flavor, top with a dash of hot sauce or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
