Healthy Egg Muffins

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Mini egg muffins baked in a muffin tin with vegetables and cheese — protein-packed, meal-prep friendly. Like crustless mini quiches. Best reheated for grab-and-go breakfast.

Prep Time

20 min

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Cook Time

12 min

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Servings

4

Calories

374 cal

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Healthy Egg Muffins — homemade American healthy recipe with eggs, spinach, cheese, 4 servings, ready in 32 minutes
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servings
  • Eggs2
  • Spinach2 cups
  • Cheese1 cup
  • Flour2 cups
  • Sugar½ cup
  • Butter¼ cup
  • Milk1 cup
  • Baking Powder1 tsp
  • Vanilla Extract1 tsp

All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Eggs2
  • Spinach2 cups
  • Cheese1 cup
  • Flour2 cups
  • Sugar0.5 cup
  • Butter0.25 cup
  • Milk1 cup
  • Baking Powder1 tsp
  • Vanilla Extract1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use silicone.

  2. 2

    Sauté 1 cup chopped vegetables (bell pepper, spinach, mushrooms, onion) in 1 tablespoon oil until tender and dry. Cool.

  3. 3

    Whisk 10 large eggs with ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning.

  4. 4

    Divide cooked vegetables among muffin cups. Add ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or feta) distributed across cups.

  5. 5

    Pour egg mixture into each cup, filling ¾ full.

  6. 6

    Bake 18-22 minutes until set and slightly puffed. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Refrigerate 4 days or freeze 2 months. Reheat in microwave 30 seconds.

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💡 Expert Tips

  • 1.Cook vegetables until dry. Wet vegetables make watery muffins.
  • 2.Don't overbake.
  • 3.Silicone or well-greased tin. They stick.
  • 4.Reheat 30 sec.

🔬 Why It Works

Egg muffins succeed as meal prep because they're individually portioned, freezable, and reheat well. Each muffin provides about 6g of protein. Vegetables added give nutrients and color variety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best vegetables?
Bell pepper, spinach, mushrooms, scallions, tomato (drained), broccoli.
Add meat?
Cooked bacon (crumbled), sausage (cooked), ham. Just don't add raw meat.
Vegan?
Use chickpea flour batter (besan + water + spices) instead of eggs.
Meal-prep how many?
Double batch — 24 muffins covers 2 weeks of breakfast for one person.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)

Calories374kcal
Protein21g
Carbohydrates60g
Fat10g
Fiber3g
Sugar34g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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