Description
Baked Egg White Muffins with Cottage Cheese are a nutritious and delicious breakfast option that will kickstart your day. These fluffy, savory muffins are loaded with protein and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or herbs. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, they offer a quick grab-and-go solution without compromising on flavor. Whip up a batch ahead of time to enjoy a healthy meal throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix the egg whites and cottage cheese until smooth. Stir in spinach, bell peppers, feta, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin tin until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (56g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Customize your muffins by adding ingredients like onions, tomatoes, or herbs for extra flavor. For easier removal, use paper liners in your muffin tin. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; reheat in the microwave as needed.