Egg Vegetable Muffins
These baked egg vegetable muffins are packed with colorful bell peppers, tender spinach, and melted cheese, making them a nutritious and convenient make-ahead breakfast.
Ingredients
- •8 large eggs
- •1/4 cup whole milk (60ml)
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1/2 cup diced red bell pepper (75g)
- •1/2 cup diced green bell pepper (75g)
- •1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (30g)
- •1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (50g)
- •1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
- •Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease an 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the diced red and green bell peppers, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened.
- 3
Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted, then remove the skillet from heat and let the vegetables cool slightly.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until fully combined and light.
- 5
Divide the sautéed vegetables evenly among 8 filled cups of the muffin tin, then top each with shredded Cheddar cheese.
- 6
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables and cheese in each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are puffed, golden around the edges, and set in the center.
- 8
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then gently run a butter knife around the edges to release them.
💡 Chef tips
- To store, keep cooled muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- For best non-stick results, use silicone muffin liners or a silicone muffin pan.
- Swap out the vegetables for your favorites, such as finely chopped broccoli, sliced mushrooms, or diced tomatoes.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished muffins will be lightly golden on top, fluffy and tender inside, showcasing bright colorful vegetables and melted cheese.