Friday, December 23, 2011

Grab & Go Breakfast

Breakfast isn’t always the easiest meal of the day for me.  Most days, I’m waking up early to head to the gym before I go to work.  Not exactly ideal for being able to spend any amount of time cooking myself a nutritious little morning meal.  When I found this recipe from Kalyn’s Kitchen, I knew I stumbled upon a winner.  This is the perfect breakfast solution to my morning mealtime woes.  I know it’s hard to believe, but I actually enjoy eating pretty dang healthy for breakfast and lunch…dinner meals are usually reserved for *cheating*.  This is one of those morning meals that’s high in protein and low in sugar & carbs.  An added bonus?!?!  They taste AMAZING!!!!!  If you’re looking for something healthy, hearty, and quick, this recipe will definitely be right up your alley!!  Grab it and GO!!!!
EGG MUFFINS
{serving size:  1 dozen}
6 eggs
Nature’s Seasoning, to taste
Optional
shredded cheese
green onions {HIGHLY recommend!!!!}
red/green bell pepper
onion
sausage
Honestly, you could pretty much add anything you enjoy in your eggs…the possibilities are endless!!!

In my little egg muffins, I use eggs, green onion, yellow onion, cheese, Nature’s Seasoning, & red bell pepper. For this recipe, crack 6 eggs into a large bowl.  Add half an onion {chopped}, half a red pepper {chopped}, and about 3 green onions {chopped}.
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Add the Nature’s Seasoning…to taste, of course.
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And then toss in the cheese and whisk ingredients together until well blended.  Again, add as much or little cheese as you prefer.
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Place cupcake liners into your muffin tin and coat with nonstick spray.  This is essential because the egg mixture can really stick to the liner!!  I found that out the hard way, dangit.  Fill each cup a little over halfway with the egg mixture.  This particular recipe makes about 12 muffins.
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Bake at 375 for about 30-35 minutes or until muffins have risen and are golden brown and set.  Remove cups from pan and then immediately remove the liners {otherwise you’ll be peeling off little pieces of liner as you’re eating}.  Let muffins cool on a wire rack and then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge.
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I usually make these on a Sunday night and eat them off and on throughout the week {they last about a week in the fridge}.  I absolutely LOVE the texture of these little muffins…light and airy, but very muffin-like!  And they taste pretty dang good, too!  If you’re anything like me and you need something fast and easy…and full of protein…then you’ll definitely want to give these a whirl.  This is definitely my go-to weekday breakfast!!!  YUM!!

11 comments:

  1. Love this idea! It's kind of like an omelette in a muffin. You could even add bacon or sausage probably. Thanks for sharing =) Have a great Christmas

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  2. This is a great idea and so versatile!

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  3. Super cute! These look great - thanks for sharing!

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  5. I love making these and they are really good. I leave out the seasoning.
    I use the foil liners and spray them with Pam. They turn out great.

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  6. I am obsessed with these!!!! I have tried many of your other recipes and they have all been delicious! I love your blog! Thanks and keep the recipes coming :)

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  7. Just baked a batch of these for breakfasts this week. Looking forward to having a yummy easy treat to grab! Any recommendations for how to reheat them?

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  8. I wonder if they would stick together well enough without cheese. Dairy free house...

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  9. Mrs. Noot - I don't think cheese is what usually holds things together. I use eggs when I want a binder. =) So yes, the cheese would be optional.

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  10. I love this idea! Just came across your blog from this posting on Pinterest. Cute blog, definitely will follow. Thanks for the great idea!

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  11. Cara, I follow your teaching blog and this cooking blog and I can't thank you enough for all the fabulous things I've learned! I've made these "muffins" the last three Sundays for breakfast for the week. I tried the paper wrappers, but they still stuck really bad (even with spray). I tried spraying the pans really well without the papers, and I discovered my metal pan still stuck, but the muffins slid right out of my silicone muffin pan! I'll only be using that one from now on! :o) If you have one, try it!

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