High Protein Egg Puffs
Start your day with a protein-packed powerhouse by trying these High Protein Egg Puffs! Brimming with nutrient-rich ingredients like eggs, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables, these fluffy, golden bites are a healthy and delicious way to fuel your mornings or enjoy as a savory snack on the go. The addition of chopped spinach, diced red bell pepper, and green onions gives them a vibrant pop of color and flavor, while the cheddar cheese lends a hint of indulgent creaminess. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in just 25 minutes, these egg puffs are low-carb, high-protein, and perfect for meal prepping. Whether you're following a fitness-focused diet or simply in search of a satisfying breakfast idea, these egg puffs are sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 120 grams cottage cheese
- 100 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
- 100 grams spinach, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 to taste olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a muffin tin with olive oil.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg whites until well combined.
Stir in the cottage cheese and cheddar cheese, mixing until evenly distributed.
Fold in the chopped spinach, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions.
Add salt and black pepper to the mixture and stir to combine.
Evenly distribute the egg mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg puffs are set and slightly golden on top.
Remove the egg puffs from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serve warm and enjoy your protein-packed egg puffs for breakfast or as a snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.5 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1234 mg | 411% | |
| Sodium | 3983 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 89.5 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 1085 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1708 mg | 36% | |
*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.
