Description
Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins are a delightful way to kickstart your day. These protein-packed muffins combine creamy cottage cheese with fluffy eggs, resulting in a light and airy texture that is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack, you can easily customize them with your favorite vegetables or spices. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a low-carb option, these muffins are versatile enough to fit any dietary needs. Enjoy them warm from the oven or as an on-the-go snack throughout the week!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 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 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 blended. Stir in the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add milk and mix well. Then incorporate cheddar cheese, seasonings, chopped parsley, and spinach.
- Sift in baking powder and mix until combined.
- Pour the mixture into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and set; test doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg