Description
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins are the perfect solution for busy mornings, combining the nutrition of eggs and cottage cheese with fresh vegetables. These protein-packed muffins are not only low in carbs and gluten-free but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite ingredients. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s ideal for meal prep or a quick snack on the go. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature — either way, they promise to keep you energized throughout your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta)
- ½ cup bell peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- ½ cup spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Stir in the bell peppers, green onions, spinach, and shredded cheese until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin tin cups until they're about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg