Description
These Egg White Muffins with Veggies are a healthy, protein-packed breakfast or snack option. Made with fresh spinach, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and green onions, these low-fat muffins are baked to perfection, fluffy and loaded with vibrant vegetables. Perfect for meal prepping and quick mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 2 cups egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
Other
- Olive oil spray, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a nonstick muffin tin with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the fresh spinach, dice the bell peppers, and slice the green onions carefully to ensure even distribution in the muffins.
- Optional Sauté: For softer vegetables, optionally sauté the spinach and bell peppers in a skillet with a small amount of olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly distribute the prepared vegetables into the muffin cups, filling each halfway to allow space for the egg whites.
- Add Egg Whites: Pour the 2 cups of egg whites over the vegetables in each muffin cup until almost full, ensuring the veggies are well covered.
- Season Muffins: Sprinkle each muffin cup with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are puffed up and the tops are set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before gently loosening them with a knife. Serve warm or cool completely for storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For fluffier muffins, ensure the egg whites are well mixed but not overbeaten.
- You can swap or add other veggies such as mushrooms or zucchini according to preference.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds before serving.
- Omitting the optional sauté keeps them lower in calories and fat.
