High-Protein Breakfast Egg Muffins
Kick-start your day with these hearty, nutritious egg muffins packed with protein, colorful veggies, and lean turkey sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked lean turkey sausage, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Whisk together the eggs, low-fat milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Fold in the diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, diced onions, crumbled turkey sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the egg mixture into the greased muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the muffins are puffed and golden brown.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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