Description
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins are your new go-to for a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack. These savory muffins combine creamy cottage cheese and fluffy eggs, resulting in a delightful, protein-packed treat that’s both satisfying and delicious. Ideal for meal prep or last-minute brunch gatherings, these muffins can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables and spices. Plus, they’re low in carbs and high in nutrients, making them a healthy choice for any time of day. In just 10 minutes of prep time and about 25 minutes of baking, you’ll have a batch of muffins ready to enjoy. Perfectly portable, they make the ideal on-the-go option without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until well combined.
- Mix in the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar until evenly combined.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Fold in chopped parsley and spinach.
- Sift in baking powder and mix gently.
- Pour the mixture into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.
- Cool slightly before serving or storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg