Tasty and loaded with health benefits, the OG breakfast
Veggie Loaded Egg Muffin
Description
These egg muffins are a nutrient-dense breakfast or snack option designed to support a healthy lifestyle. This recipe combines high-quality protein from eggs and cottage cheese with a variety of fiber-rich vegetables to provide sustained energy.
Nutritional Benefits
- Eggs & Cottage Cheese: Provide a complete protein base for muscle maintenance and satiety.
- Spinach, Capsicum, & Carrots:Offer essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
- Coles Dietary Fibre: Specifically added to increase daily fiber intake and support digestive health.
- Olive Oil: Contains heart-healthy fats used for greasing the muffin tray.
Ingredients:
Method:
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Prep:
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
- Lightly grease the muffin tray with olive oil
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Prep the batter
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
- For a softer texture, blend for 10–15 seconds.
- Add all chopped vegetables, fibre and seasonings. Mix well.
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Bake:
- Pour mixture evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3⁄4 full.
- Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until firm and lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then remove from tray.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 165kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.5g2%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Protein 14g29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
High protein, high fibre, heart and diabetic friendly
