Heart-Healthy Savory Egg Muffins
Start your day the nutritious way with these Heart-Healthy Savory Egg Muffins! Packed with protein-rich egg whites, nutrient-dense spinach, vibrant red bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, these muffins are a deliciously wholesome breakfast or snack option. Enhanced with a touch of low-fat feta cheese and seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, each bite bursts with flavor and goodness. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in 25 minutes, they are ideal for meal prep or busy mornings. Low in fat and full of fresh veggies, these savory muffins are a guilt-free, grab-and-go solution for a healthy lifestyle. Best of all, they keep well in the fridge, making them perfect for a quick, satisfying meal throughout the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large Egg whites
- 2 large Whole eggs
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 10 Cherry tomatoes
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Low-fat feta cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg whites and whole eggs until frothy.
Finely chop the spinach, red bell pepper, and green onions. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Place a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the chopped bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the vegetables cool for a few minutes.
Stir the cooled vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and green onions into the egg mixture.
Add the feta cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, stirring until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly into the greased muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the muffins are firm and lightly golden on top.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing.
Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 404 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2660 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.8 g | ||
| Protein | 69.7 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 615 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 4682 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
