I love making a batch of these easy make-ahead, high-protein Broccoli and Cheese Egg Muffins for meal prep or breakfast on the go.
Broccoli and Cheese Egg Muffins
These egg muffins are a great way to start the morning because they are high in protein, taste great and satisfy me until lunch. You can fill them with any combination of vegetables, cheese and meats you like. I refrigerate them, then pop them in the microwave for one minute when I need a quick breakfast. I also make egg white muffins if you want something leaner.
You can make these egg muffin cups so many different ways with whatever you have hanging around in your refrigerator. Here are some other suggestions.
Eggs: I usually like to combine egg whites with whole eggs, but if you rather use egg whites, that is fine too.
Green Eggs and Ham – Add frozen spinach, chopped scallions, and ham.
Kale – Add chopped onions and chopped fresh baby kale.
Mushrooms and Cheese – sliced mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
Or try these Loaded Egg Muffins.
You can store egg muffins in the refrigerate for up to 5 days. To heat up, microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 2 egg muffins
Equipment
nonstick muffin tin
Ingredients
▢ 4 cups broccoli florets▢ 4 whole large eggs▢ 1 cup egg whites▢ 1/4 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar, Sargento▢ 1/4 cup Pecorino romano, grated, or Parmesan cheese▢ 1 tsp olive oil▢ salt and fresh pepper▢ olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Steam the broccoli with a little water for about 3 to 5 minutes.
When broccoli is cooked, crumble into smaller pieces and add olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Spray a standard size non-stick muffin tin generously with oil and spoon broccoli mixture evenly into 9 tins.
In a medium bowl, beat egg whites, eggs, grated cheese, salt and pepper.
Pour into the greased tins over broccoli until a little more than 3/4 full.
Top with grated cheddar and bake in the oven until cooked, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Wrap any leftovers in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator to enjoy during the week.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2 egg muffins, Calories: 167 kcal, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 18 g, Fat: 8.5 g, Cholesterol: 170 mg, Sodium: 317 mg, Fiber: 2.5 g