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Fluffy Oven Baked Egg Bites for Meal Prep

Close-up of fluffy muffin tin egg bites cut in half, revealing colorful diced carrots and green peppers inside the egg mixture.
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Make high protein breakfast egg muffin cups using a muffin tin for easy grab-and-go meals. These freezer friendly breakfast portions cook with steam for a tender texture.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked, chopped protein (like ham or turkey sausage)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, or onion)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with silicone liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy.
  3. Stir in your cooked protein, cheese, and chopped vegetables. Distribute the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  4. To create a moist environment for fluffy interiors, place the filled muffin tin on a baking sheet. Carefully pour hot water into the baking sheet until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the muffin cups (this creates a water bath).
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The egg bites are done when they are set in the center and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Remove the pan from the water bath immediately. Let the egg muffin cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a water bath (bain-marie) as described in step 4. This prevents the eggs from becoming rubbery.
  • To freeze these make ahead breakfast portions, cool them completely. Place them in a freezer-safe bag or container, separating layers with parchment paper. They keep well for up to one month.
  • To reheat egg muffins from frozen, microwave them for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. If reheating thawed bites, microwave for 30 to 60 seconds.

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