High-Protein Egg Muffins

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Looking for a break from the usual cereal routine for your kids? Try these quick and nutritious egg muffins! Add these ingredients to your grocery list for a fun and healthy breakfast option.

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time25 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time45 mins
 10 egg whitesif using whole eggs, use only 6
 1 cup kalefinely chopped
 2 green onionsfinely chopped
 6 basil leavesrolled up and finely chopped
 1 lb ground turkeybrowned and drained
 1 cup mozzarella or pepper jack cheeseshredded
 salt and pepper to taste
1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a nonstick muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2

Place ground turkey in pan and cook until brown. Drain and set aside.

3

Whisk the eggs in a bowl with seasoning.

4

Place kale, green onion, cheese, and turkey in each tin. Pour the egg mixture on top, leaving 1/4 inch from the top.

5

Place in oven and bake for 20 Minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven. Use a butter knife to go around edges and pop out the egg cups. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

1 muffin


Amount per serving
Calories52
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g4%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 86mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Protein 5.6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 10 egg whitesif using whole eggs, use only 6
 1 cup kalefinely chopped
 2 green onionsfinely chopped
 6 basil leavesrolled up and finely chopped
 1 lb ground turkeybrowned and drained
 1 cup mozzarella or pepper jack cheeseshredded
 salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a nonstick muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2

Place ground turkey in pan and cook until brown. Drain and set aside.

3

Whisk the eggs in a bowl with seasoning.

4

Place kale, green onion, cheese, and turkey in each tin. Pour the egg mixture on top, leaving 1/4 inch from the top.

5

Place in oven and bake for 20 Minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven. Use a butter knife to go around edges and pop out the egg cups. Enjoy!

Notes

High-Protein Egg Muffins