Description
These Spinach Egg Muffins are a quick, protein-packed breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings. Made with eggs, spinach, and feta cheese, they’re low in calories, easy to meal prep, and ideal for a healthy start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs: the base of the muffins, rich in protein
- 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped: adds fiber and nutrients
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled: provides tangy flavor and creaminess
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt: enhances flavor
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper: adds a mild kick
- Butter or olive oil, for greasing: prevents sticking and adds a touch of fat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or olive oil. Silicone tins work best for easy release.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack all 12 eggs. Whisk them together until smooth. Add the sea salt and black pepper and whisk again.
- Stir in the chopped spinach until evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
- Top each cup with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the centers of the muffins are set. Check doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm or let them cool completely for storage.
Notes
- Use fresh or sautéed spinach for best results. If using frozen, be sure to squeeze out all moisture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months and reheat in the microwave or oven as needed.
- Customize with other vegetables or proteins like bell peppers or turkey sausage.
- Don’t overbake to avoid rubbery texture; remove when just set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 165mg