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Easy Veggie-Loaded Egg Muffins Recipe for Healthy Freezer Breakfasts

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These easy veggie-loaded egg muffins are a quick, healthy breakfast option packed with veggies and protein. Perfect for busy mornings, they freeze well and reheat quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion (optional)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil or cooking spray (to grease the muffin tin)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Chop about 1 cup of fresh spinach, ½ cup of diced bell peppers, and ¼ cup of finely chopped onion. If adding mushrooms or tomatoes, chop those as well. Toss them together in a bowl.
  3. In a medium bowl, crack 8 large eggs and add ¼ cup small-curd cottage cheese. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  5. Fold the chopped veggies and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese gently into the egg mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes. Check at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. If tops brown too quickly but centers aren’t set, loosely cover with foil and continue baking.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before freezing or eating.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for fluffier muffins. Drain frozen spinach or watery veggies well to avoid sogginess. Do not overfill muffin cups to prevent spilling. Muffins freeze well and reheat in 30-45 seconds in the microwave or 10 minutes in a toaster oven at 350°F.

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