High Protein Egg Bites
With 30 grams of protein, these simple and healthy high protein egg bites are perfect for busy mornings!
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Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 396kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 3 slices bread toasted
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3/4 tablespoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and grease a muffin pan.
- Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a skillet and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and the rest of the spices.1/2 pound ground beef, 1/2 onion, 3/4 tablespoon dried sage, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cut the toast into quarters and place a piece in each muffin cup.3 slices bread
- Sprinkle the cheese over the bread.1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- Once the meat is done cooking, divide it evenly between the muffin cups.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.6 eggs, 1 cup milk
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the muffin cups.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 28-30 minutes.
Notes
Advance Prep - 3 Options
- Assemble the ingredients in the muffin pan up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and place in the fridge until you're ready to bake.
- Bake the egg bites and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat before eating.
- Freeze high protein egg cups in an airtight container for up to 3 months. They can be reheated from frozen, however, for the best texture, first let them thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 2bites | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 260mg | Sodium: 621mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
