
Egg Muffins: 3 Easy Meal Prep Ideas For Breakfast
Egg Muffin Meal Prep Ideas deliver 22g protein and 274 calories per muffin, providing three batch-cooking approaches for consistent breakfast nutrition. Six servings per batch prepare on the stovetop and reheat in seconds, removing decision fatigue from morning macro targets. Solves the challenge of hitting 20g+ protein at breakfast while keeping prep time under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- •Egg, Whole, Large(600g)
- •Yellow Onion(30g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch pepper (to taste)
- •Spinach(60g)
- •Tomato, Cherry
- •Mozzarella Cheese(60g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Bacon, Pork(60g)
- •Cheddar Cheese(60g)
- •Mushrooms, Cremini(60g)
- •Bell Pepper(60g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick oil spray.
- 2Dice the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms into small pieces. Roughly chop the fresh spinach and parsley. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 3In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 4Pour the egg mixture halfway up each muffin cup. Divide the cooked bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and parsley evenly among the 12 cups, layering the ingredients over the egg base.
- 5Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes, until the eggs are set and the tops are lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean with no liquid egg remaining.
- 6Let the muffins cool in the tin for 3–5 minutes, then run a thin knife around the edges and gently remove each one.
- 7Divide evenly into 2 airtight containers (6 muffins per container) while still warm.
- 8Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven for 5–7 minutes or in the microwave for 45–60 seconds until warmed through before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
274
calories
22g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 7.5g
- Sodium
- 499 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.7g
6 servings per batch · ~168g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein do Egg Muffins: 3 Easy Meal Prep Ideas have per serving?
Each serving delivers 22g of protein and 274 calories with 19g fat and 4g carbs. This is a solid high-fat, moderate-protein breakfast option for hitting daily macro targets.
How long do these Egg Muffins take to prep?
Prep time is quick with 6 servings batch-prepared at once, giving you multiple breakfast meals ready for the week without spending much time in the kitchen.
Are these Egg Muffins good for muscle gain?
At 22g protein per serving, this recipe works well as a breakfast component during muscle gain phases, though you'll want to pair it with additional protein sources to reach higher daily totals.
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