Veggie Egg Muffins Protein (Printer-Friendly)

Savory egg bites packed with colorful vegetables and protein for a healthy start or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup chopped baby spinach
02 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
03 - 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
04 - 1/4 cup finely diced red onion

→ Eggs & Dairy

05 - 8 large eggs
06 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Herbs & Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone muffin cups.
02 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano in a large bowl until fully blended.
03 - Fold chopped spinach, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and half the shredded cheese into the egg mixture gently.
04 - Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
05 - Sprinkle the top of each muffin with the remaining cheese if using.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the muffins are firm to touch and lightly golden on top.
07 - Allow muffins to cool for several minutes before carefully removing from the tin. Serve warm or store cooled in an airtight container.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Make a dozen at once and you've got grab-and-go breakfasts for days without any decision fatigue.
  • They're genuinely satisfying—enough protein to keep you full, enough vegetables so you don't feel like you're eating plain eggs.
  • The texture is different from scrambled or fried, almost cloud-like in the best way.
02 -
  • Don't fill the cups all the way—the eggs need room to rise, and overfilled muffins spill over and stick to the tin.
  • Set a timer and check at 18 minutes; every oven is different, and overcooked egg muffins become rubbery fast.
  • The muffins will continue to set slightly as they cool, so pull them out when they look just barely done, not completely firm.
03 -
  • Add fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or dill right before baking for brightness that dried herbs can't quite match.
  • If you want to get fancy, layer the vegetables and cheese strategically so the top of each muffin looks intentional and Instagram-worthy when unmolded.
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