Description
These Breakfast Egg Muffins are a colorful and nutritious start to your day, packed with fresh vegetables, cheese, and herbs. Easy to prepare and bake, they are perfect for meal prepping and provide a delicious, protein-rich breakfast that can be enjoyed on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs (Fresh, high-quality eggs serve as the base.)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (Mix of red, yellow, and green for color.)
- 1 cup chopped spinach (Adds vibrant color and subtle earthiness.)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Use your favorite cheese for creaminess.)
- 1/2 cup diced onion (Contributes savory flavor.)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (Adds juiciness and freshness.)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (Enhances overall flavor.)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (Adjust according to taste.)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (Adds mild heat and depth.)
Garnish
- Fresh herbs such as basil or parsley, chopped (Chopped herbs can elevate the taste.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the egg muffins.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a standard muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Whisk Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them thoroughly until well combined for an even mixture.
- Add Ingredients: Incorporate the diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, shredded cheese, diced onion, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the beaten eggs, stirring well to blend all flavors.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for expansion while baking.
- Add Toppings: If desired, sprinkle additional cheese or fresh herbs on top of each muffin for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Remove: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes, then run a knife around the edges to loosen them and lift each out of the tin carefully.
- Final Cooling and Storage: Allow the muffins to cool on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container, keeping them fresh for several days.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality eggs for best flavor and texture.
- You can customize the vegetables and cheese based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- These muffins reheat well in the microwave, making them an excellent meal prep option.
- To make the recipe vegetarian, omit any meat additions if added.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 4-5 days for optimal freshness.
- Freezing the muffins is possible; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
