I have been slacking in the breakfast department lately. It’s a known fact that a protein-packed breakfast in the mornings can not only be more filling but can help kids (and moms) focus better throughout the day. I put together 12 of my favorite recipes to help keep me on track on busy mornings so my kids stay healthier and happier throughout the day. I’m so excited to share this series with you, starting with my healthy egg muffin recipe.
This is part one of 12 of my protein-packed breakfast recipes (stay tuned for each post!):
- Healthy Egg Muffins
- Peanut Butter Banana Rice Cakes
- Bacon and Egg Avocado Bake
- Protein Blueberry Muffins
- Berry Smoothie Bowl
- Sausage and Egg Sandwich
- Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie
- Yogurt Parfaits
- Protein French Toast Roll-Ups
- Breakfast Burritos
- Green Protein Smoothie
- Protein Pancakes
Mornings can be such a struggle, am I right? Getting five kids out of bed and my big kids fed before school can be a challenge if I don’t have my act together. Studies have shown that a protein-filled breakfast can help kids focus longer, and do better at school. I’ve got two pretty busy boys, one of which definitely has symptoms of ADD. My goal is to get him some type of protein, but like I said I’ve been slacking so I’m really excited about having 12 recipes that are simple but still healthy, protein-based, and kid approved as well.
I LOVE this egg muffin recipe. The eggs and milk give it a soft, creamy texture, and the vegetables provide the perfect savory taste. I love the combination of spinach, tomatoes, and cheese. I could eat this combo in really anything, an omelet, a burrito, a quesadilla, it’s so good! You don’t have to cook the spinach beforehand, just throw it in the muffin tin along with the other ingredients, top with the egg mixture, and throw in the oven.
With this recipe, you can exchange the veggies I’ve used for any vegetable or breakfast meat. You could do bacon, egg, and cheese, or a sausage, egg, and cheese muffin. You could also add mushrooms, or fresh peppers, or squash and zucchini would also be very good! I love how versatile this option is!
The other great thing about this egg muffin recipe? You can bake beforehand and wrap in individual servings and you have breakfast already done! This is a definite time saver for the busy mornings. But this could easily be a yummy lunch or dinner as well. Who else loves breakfast for dinner? It’s really one of my favorite things, and my go to when I don’t have a plan for dinner!
This egg muffin recipe is yummy. It’s easy. It’s pretty (if you ask me!). It can be done beforehand, or it can bake while you’re getting ready for the day. What’s not to love? Let’s get to that recipe!

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- 6 eggs
- 2 Egg whites
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Wisk (or blend) eggs together and combine with milk.
- Place equal amounts of spinach and tomatoes into each muffin tin.
- Cover spinach and tomatoes with equal amounts of cheese.
- Pour egg mixture into each muffin tin, filling each cup to 3/4 full.
- Top with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes on 350 degrees, or until center is fully cooked.
I’ll be continually posting the remaining recipes over the next two weeks, so stay tuned for more. I sincerely hope this egg muffin recipe and my 12-recipe plan will save you some time and help you keep on track too! Pin this now so you’ll have it for later!
I used to love making egg muffins for my kiddos! Then they got picky and I just stopped. But honestly, I loved them too! I think it is time they make a comeback. Thank you for the reminder of how good they are!
Yes try them again!!
Your recipe looks fabulous. I make a similar breakfast quiche, and these are like mini ones! Making ahead is the best thing about this plan! 🙂
Yes, I agree!! Make ahead is key!
I love making these! They are simple and I love taking them to work to eat for breakfast or even sometimes lunch!
Yes, they work great for other meals too!
These look so yummy. My boys will love them!
My kids love them too!
These look great, I actually have a similar recipe I like to make, and you are right, they make a great make ahead breakfast!
Thank you! Yes so true!
These look amazing! My mouth is watering just looking at those egg cups, and the recipe looks so cinchy.
Yes it is so easy!!
Cheese in anything makes it delicious! These look great, my hubby would love it.
These look so yummy! I’ve tried something similar a long time ago but I have to try these again!