High Protein Mini Egg Bakes

I love a meal prep recipe that’s high protein so it will keep me full and keep in the fridge all week- these high protein individual egg bakes are my new go-to!

Packed with protein and flavor, I use these little 2-cup oven-safe containers to bake individual egg bakes (but any 2-cup containers will do; 1 cups work but be careful not to over-fill!) almost like egg cups, but a little heartier and with more room to pack in the goods (like veggies!). Feel free to take the formula and run with it- the sky’s the limit on adding veggies or extra proteins (bacon, ham, chicken sausage) as you desire!

Chef’s Notes: This recipe is also easy to modify into 12 silicone muffin liners or a silicone muffin pan, or in one greased 9×13″ pan, as well.

High Protein Mini Egg Bakes
Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• drizzle olive or avocado oil (as needed)
• 1 onion, sliced thin*
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped very small*
• 1 cup grape tomatoes*
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup egg whites
• 1 cup cottage cheese (I like good culture)
• 1/2 cup grated block cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder dash cracked black pepper
• 1/2 tsp fresh or 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• cooking spray (as needed; we like avocado oil)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. 
2. Heat a drizzle of oil to medium in a large nonstick skillet. Once hot, add onion and cook until turning translucent. Add broccoli and tomatoes and season. Cook, stirring occasionally until broccoli is almost tender and tomatoes are starting to burst. Set aside to cool slightly. 
3. While veggies are cooking, whisk eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese and cheddar with all seasonings (including thyme). 
4. Stir in vegetables.
5. Grease 4-6 small (2 cup) oven-safe glass containers (square or round) with cooking spray (see below for egg muffin option). Divide egg mixture between all six. Place on a baking sheet and place into oven. Bake for 25-28 minutes until set. Cool before serving. 
6. Keeps for 3-5 days in the fridge.

*Feel free to replace with 2-3 cups of your favorite vegetables

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