Protein Egg Muffins Fluffy Savory (Printable)

High-protein savory muffins with eggs, vegetables, and cheese. Perfect for a quick, nutritious morning start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/3 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
06 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Oil

12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing muffin tin

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin using olive oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until fully combined.
03 - Fold in chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, shredded cheddar, and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Stir gently until evenly distributed.
04 - Evenly divide the mixture among muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until muffins are puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
06 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully loosen edges with a knife and transfer to a cooling rack or serve immediately.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • Easy to customize with different veggies and cheeses
  • Ready from start to finish in under thirty minutes
  • High in protein to keep you full longer
  • Freezer friendly and perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • Packed with eight grams protein in every muffin
  • Stays fresh in the fridge for up to four days
  • Gluten free and easy to make dairy free
03 -
  • Use the freshest eggs possible for optimal rise and flavor
  • Do not skip sautéing veggies first if you want an especially soft texture
  • When baking watch for a slight jiggle in the center which means just set do not overbake or they lose their light texture
  • Try blending herbs into the egg mixture for a flavor twist: chives parsley or dill work beautifully

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