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Cheesy egg muffins
Nutrition content per serve
311 calories | Protein: 28.4g | Carb: 2g | Sugar: 1.8g | Total fat: 15.4g | Sat fat: 6.4g | Fibre: 1.1g | Serves 6 (3 muffins per serve)
* Approximate values from Xyris Foodworks software
Ingredients (yields 18)
- 12 large eggs
- 100g short cut bacon, diced (or ham/turkey)
- 3/4 cups reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 button mushrooms, diced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 100g baby spinach, diced
- 2 spring onions (30g), finely diced
- Optional: Sprinkle of parmesan, pepper and fresh parsley, to garnish
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a few silicone muffin tins.
- Crack the 12 eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat with a whisk.
- Add bacon, mushrooms, cheese, tomato, spinach and spring onions to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into each individual muffin cup.
- Bake for ~15 minutes until the muffins become slightly golden on top.
- Let cool and remove muffins from the tin.
- Optional: garnish with a sprinkle of parmesan, pepper, and parsley.
These muffins can be eaten hot or cold, making them ideal for lunchboxes and the perfect meal or snack!
Why it’s good for you:
- Eggs are widely considered to be a perfect protein source. They are also a great source of vital nutrients for your health and wellbeing, including omega-3 fatty acids, folate, riboflavin, selenium, vitamins A, D, E, B5, B12, as well as iron, iodine and phosphorus.
- Having at least four different vegetables in this recipe makes it a great way to help you reach your 5-a-day vegetable intake, as well as being a great source of fibre, phytonutrients, and essential vitamins and minerals
- Cheese includes protein, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin B12, making it a rich source of nutrients that are essential for muscle and bone health, wound healing, and eye and skin health.
All information contained in this article has been prepared by CBHS health professionals and is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.