High Protein Meal Prep Egg Cups
High-Protein Meal Prep Egg Cups are baked egg muffins packed with protein and vegetables.
Ingredients
FOR THE MIX-INS:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 6 green onions thinly sliced (green and white parts divided)
- 1 small red bell pepper chopped
- 7 ounces beef sausage chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
FOR THE EGG MIXTURE:
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
TOPPING:
- 1 cup shredded goat cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add white parts of green onions, bell pepper, and beef sausage. Cook until slightly browned.
- Season with sea salt, oregano, and black pepper.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, kosher salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Evenly divide the cooked mix-ins into muffin cups.
- Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Sprinkle goat cheddar and remaining green onions on top.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until set.
- These High-Protein Meal Prep Egg Cups should be fully cooked but still moist in the center.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheddar with mozzarella or feta.
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, or tomatoes for variation.
- Serve with whole-grain toast or fresh salad for a complete meal.