Description
Delicious and nutritious spinach egg muffin cups that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep. These protein-packed muffins are fluffy, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 6 Large eggs
- ¼ cup Milk
- 1 cup Shredded cheese
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease muffin tin with nonstick spray
- Mix Base: Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl until frothy and well combined
- Add Spinach: Chop spinach finely and fold into egg mixture with salt and pepper
- Add Cheese: Stir in shredded cheese until evenly distributed throughout mixture
- Fill Cups: Pour mixture into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full
- Bake: Bake 20-25 minutes until puffed, golden brown, and set in center
Notes
- Pat spinach completely dry with paper towels to prevent watery muffins
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and more even cooking throughout
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out clean when ready
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 muffin cups
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 295mg
Keywords: spinach egg muffin cups, breakfast muffins, protein breakfast, meal prep, healthy breakfast, egg cups