Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins for Easy Meal Prep: Deliciously Simple!
Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins are a nutritious and easy meal prep option, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Add the chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, diced onion, and shredded cheese (if using) to the egg mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grease a muffin tin and pour the mixture evenly into the cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- These muffins can be reheated in the microwave for a quick meal.
- Great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg