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Healthy Calorie Deficit Breakfast Egg Muffins with Veggies

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These egg muffins are a quick, easy, and wholesome breakfast option perfect for a calorie deficit lifestyle, packed with protein and fresh veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil spray or a little melted coconut oil for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the muffin tin lightly with olive oil spray or melted coconut oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Chop 1 cup fresh spinach, dice ½ cup red bell pepper, halve ½ cup cherry tomatoes, and slice 2 green onions thinly. Set aside.
  4. Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Whisk until yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy (about 1-2 minutes).
  5. Fold the chopped spinach, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese into the egg mixture, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Divide the egg and veggie mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes until muffins puff up slightly and are set in the center. Test doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before gently loosening with a knife and removing.

Notes

Do not overfill muffin cups to avoid spilling. Use room temperature eggs for even cooking. Adjust salt carefully due to feta’s saltiness. Cover with foil if muffins brown too quickly. Muffins freeze well and reheat in microwave or oven.

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