Description
These Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins are the perfect high-protein, low-carb breakfast or snack! Filled with creamy cottage cheese and eggs, these muffins are fluffy, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Add in your favorite veggies or cheese for extra taste and nutrition. Great for meal prep or on-the-go mornings, these muffins are a healthy, delicious way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup spinach (chopped, or any veggies of your choice)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your preference)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with olive oil or line it with paper liners.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the veggies and cheese: Stir in the chopped spinach (or any other veggies) and shredded cheese. You can also add some diced bell peppers, onions, or even cooked bacon if you like.
- Fill the muffin tin: Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are puffed up, golden brown, and set in the middle. You can test doneness by inserting a toothpick—if it comes out clean, they’re done.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the tin, then remove and serve. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can customize the muffins by adding different vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, or tomatoes.
- These muffins are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- For a dairy-free version, you can use a dairy-free cottage cheese and non-dairy cheese, though the texture will vary slightly.
- You can also freeze these muffins for up to 3 months. Just reheat from frozen in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg