High Protein Simple Baked Eggs
Elevate your breakfast game with this High Protein Simple Baked Eggs recipe, a flavorful and nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for busy mornings or post-workout recovery. Featuring a blend of whole eggs and egg whites, low-fat cottage cheese, and shredded chicken breast, this recipe delivers a protein punch while staying light and wholesome. Fresh spinach leaves and juicy cherry tomatoes add a burst of color and essential vitamins, while a hint of seasoning ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, these baked eggs are easy to prepare in individual oven-safe dishes, making portioning simple and cleanup a breeze. Serve them warm with whole-grain toast or fresh fruit for a satisfying, well-rounded meal that will keep you fueled all day long. Perfect for meal prep, high-protein diets, or anyone who loves healthy, delicious breakfast options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 4 pieces Egg whites
- 0.5 cup Cottage cheese (low-fat)
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 cup Spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease two small oven-safe baking dishes with olive oil.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs and egg whites until well blended. Add salt and black pepper for seasoning.
Fold in the cottage cheese, ensuring it's well distributed throughout the egg mixture.
Evenly divide the shredded chicken breast, spinach leaves, and halved cherry tomatoes between the two greased baking dishes.
Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in each baking dish, ensuring everything is submerged and coated evenly.
Place the baking dishes in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tops are slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy this high-protein dish with a side of whole-grain toast or fresh fruit for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 957 mg | 319% | |
| Sodium | 2250 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 125.0 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1580 mg | 34% | |
*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.
