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Egg Muffins: The Ultimate Easy Protein Breakfast

Easy Protein Egg Muffins

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Start your day with these high-protein, portable egg muffins, perfect for busy mornings. Crafted with a savory blend of fresh bell peppers, crisp green onions, turkey bacon, and mild cheddar, these handheld bites provide a balanced breakfast solution. They are light, spongey, and incredibly convenient to meal prep, holding their shape perfectly in the refrigerator so you have a nutritious, grab-and-go meal ready whenever you need it.

  • Total Time:40
  • Yield:12 muffins

Ingredients

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8large organic eggs
1green bell pepper, finely chopped
1red bell pepper, finely chopped
1bunch green onions, sliced thin
2.75 ouncesturkey bacon bits
1/4 cupwhole milk
1pinch garlic powder
1pinch onion powder
1/2package mild shredded cheddar cheese
Cooking spray as needed

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease every cup of a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly with cooking spray.
Combine the chopped bell peppers and green onions in a large mixing bowl.
Add the eggs, turkey bacon pieces, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl with the vegetables.
Whisk the mixture until well combined and aerated.
Divide the egg mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
Top each muffin cup with a portion of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the muffins are set and golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before lifting out of the tin.

Notes

Ensure turkey bacon is fully cooked before adding for the best texture. For extra richness, you can swap the whole milk with heavy cream. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. These muffins can be reheated in a microwave for 30 seconds.

  • Author:Lily | QuiRecipes
  • Prep Time:10
  • Cook Time:30
  • Category:Easy Breakfast Recipes
  • Method:Baking
  • Cuisine:American
  • Diet:Halal Friendly