Description
These Spinach Feta Egg Muffins are a simple, nutritious, and delicious breakfast option perfect for meal prep. Packed with fresh spinach, tangy feta, and colorful bell peppers, these muffins are baked to fluffy perfection and seasoned with a blend of spices for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (or your preferred plant-based milk)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
For Greasing
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the muffins bake evenly and develop a proper rise.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or a light coating of oil to prevent sticking. Silicone liners can also be used for easy removal.
- Mix Eggs and Milk: In a large mixing bowl, crack the 6 large eggs and add 1/4 cup milk. Whisk together until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Stir in chopped fresh spinach, crumbled feta cheese, diced bell pepper, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into the egg mixture. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to leave room for expansion during baking.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg muffins puff up and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Then, carefully remove the muffins from the tin using a spoon or by gently pulling them out if silicone liners were used.
- Serve or Store: Serve the egg muffins warm or let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later enjoyment.
Notes
- You can substitute plant-based milk to keep the recipe vegetarian or dairy-free depending on the milk choice.
- Use silicone muffin liners for easier cleanup and removal.
- Add herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor variation.
- These muffins can be reheated quickly in the microwave for a convenient breakfast or snack.
- Ensure muffins are fully cooled before storing to maintain texture and freshness.
