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Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins

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Delightful and nutritious muffins filled with protein-rich cottage cheese and fresh vegetables, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, or tomatoes)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Whisk the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined and slightly frothy.
  3. Stir in Cottage Cheese and Vegetables: Add the cottage cheese and chopped vegetables to the eggs and mix until evenly incorporated.
  4. Season to Perfection: Sprinkle salt and pepper into your mixture to taste.
  5. Prepare the Muffin Tin: Generously grease each muffin cup with cooking spray or olive oil.
  6. Pour the Mixture: Divide the egg mixture evenly among muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool Before Removing: Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes.
  9. Savor or Store: Enjoy warm or cool completely before storing in the fridge.

Notes

For a make-ahead option, prepare these muffins on a Sunday for easy breakfasts throughout the week. They store well in the refrigerator for up to five days.

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Keywords: muffins, breakfast, cottage cheese, eggs, healthy, meal prep

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