Description
Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins are a nutritious and delicious way to start your day, packed with protein, veggies, and great flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth and well-blended.
- Stir in the almond flour, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Fold in the chopped spinach, red bell pepper, green onions, and mushrooms.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and mix until well-combined.
- Evenly pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until firm and lightly golden on top.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure that the cheeses used are vegetarian-friendly.
- Feel free to substitute or add any vegetables as per your preference.
- These muffins can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg