These Herbed Cottage Cheese & Quinoa Egg Muffin Bites are a nutritious and convenient option for a high protein breakfast. Packed with cottage cheese and quinoa, they make for an easy breakfast recipe that can be prepared ahead of time.
Perfect for meal prep, these muffin bites are not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite herbs and vegetables. They are ideal for quick breakfast ideas or a healthy food dish to start your day.
Easy Quinoa Egg Muffin Bites
These muffin bites feature a blend of eggs, cottage cheese, and quinoa, baked to perfection in muffin tins. They take about 30 minutes to prepare and serve as a healthy breakfast sandwich alternative or a protein-packed snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with muffin liners.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cottage cheese, eggs, spinach, bell peppers, green onions, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffin bites to cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or store in the refrigerator for make-ahead meals.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 muffin bites
- Calories: 90kcal
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
