Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

A high protein prep ahead breakfast option these cottage cheese egg muffins are light, fluffy and full of flavor from the sauteed bell pepper and spinach. Top with sharp cheddar cheese and pop into the oven for a minimal effort breakfast that's ready for you to grab and go.

 

NUTRITION (Serves 2).

Calories: 284kcal
Carbs: 6g
Protein: 23.4g
Fat: 19.25g
Sodium: 262mg
Sugar: 3g
Fiber: 2.2g
NET Carbs: 3.8g

 

NGREDIENTS

1 - Package(s) of 4 Eggs
1 - Medium Red Bell Pepper
1 - .25 cup(s) Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 - 2 cup(s) Baby Spinach
1 - 1/2 cup(s) (110g) 2% Cottage Cheese

 

PANTRY ITEMS

Celtic Salt
Red Pepper Flakes
Olive Oil

 

DIRECTIONS

This dish can easily be prepared in advance and reheated in the oven.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Dice the bell pepper into small, bite sized pieces. Add to a skillet over medium heat with .5 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of celtic salt and red pepper flakes.Cook 3-4 minutes to soften. Stir in the spinach and cook another minute. Remove from the heat.Add the eggs and cottage cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with celtic salt.Grate the cheddar. Divide the veggies between 6 muffin tins. Add the egg mixture, top with cheese. Pop into the oven and bake 20-25 minutes.Divide into two portions and serve!