Description
Light and airy muffins packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (like spinach, bell peppers, or onions)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs and spices (like garlic powder or paprika)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Whisk the eggs vigorously until pale and frothy.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and shredded cheese until blended.
- Add the chopped vegetables, followed by salt, pepper, and any herbs or spices.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin and enjoy!
Notes
These muffins freeze beautifully, allowing for easy meal prep and quick snacks throughout the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg