High-Protein Egg Muffins
These High-Protein Egg Muffins are a nutritious and convenient breakfast option packed with protein from eggs and ham, along with colorful vegetables. Perfect for meal prep, they are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (assorted colors)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Stir in diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, diced bell peppers, red onion, and chopped spinach into the beaten eggs.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18-20 minutes or until the tops are set and slightly golden.
- Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg