Breakfast Egg Muffins ⋆ Easy & Make Ahead

I am not a morning person by an means. Until the my morning coffee takes over I’m a hot mess.  It would help if I wasn’t such a night owl!  For this reason I am always looking for easy breakfast foods to fix that don’t take a lot of time to make.

These Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Egg Muffins are gluten free, low carb and low calorie!  These are simple to make ahead of time and have them handy for a quick breakfast or snack.

This post for Breakfast Egg Muffins was created as part of a relationship in which I was sponsored by Weight Watchers. 

I do not usually eat breakfast in the mornings and I hear I am not the only one like this.  If you also struggle to get that important first meal in then you are in good company with me.  I wanted to start trying to eat breakfast more regularly and that’s where these Breakfast Egg Muffins have come in handy.  

Breakfast Egg Muffins are quick and easy when made ahead because they are reheated in the microwave for 1 minute.  I guess I don’t have much excuse not to eat breakfast now? lol  Not to mention they taste great!  They are almost like a little cheese quiche in an easy to hold form.

This recipe makes enough for 1-2 weeks for one person depending on how many are eaten in a day.  Freeze up to 2 months or refrigerate for up to 3 days if you want to make them ahead of time.

Tips for How to Make Breakfast Egg Muffins:

1. Add a variety of ingredients.  Put different ingredients into each cavity to make up to 12 different flavor combos!  Think of anything that tastes great in an omelet and it would be great to use in these Breakfast Egg Muffins.  I suggest leaving the egg base as is, though.  Also… different ingredients will have a different calorie count so keep that in mind.
2. Use different shaped muffin pans.  Do you have a heart shaped muffin pan you haven’t used since forever?  Or maybe that duck shaped muffin pan since that baby shower you planned years ago?  Well these would be fun to make in any muffin pan… even silicone will work.  If you want them to be the same calorie count then make sure to use one with only 12 cavities.
3. Switch it up with egg substitute. Egg beaters works great with this recipe and brings down the calorie count a bit too.
4. Try different cheeses.  Try something new every once in a while.  A little smoked gouda or swiss would be good in these.
5. Be careful not to overfill the cups.  Be careful when filling these up because the egg mixture will be easy to spill when you put the pan in the oven.  This is why the recipe is written for only 2/3 full.
6. Like a creamier taste and don’t mind the extra calories? Add in milk or cream to the base and more cheese!

FAQ about Breakfast Egg Muffins:

• How long can you keep egg muffins in the refrigerator?  Up to one week is the optimal time to keep them in the refrigerator.  After that transfer them to the freezer.  The reheating time does not change by much this way and they still taste great.
• How can you keep egg muffins in the freezer?  These should last around 2 months if wrapped tightly in a strong plastic wrap and sealed in a zipped up bag or air tight container.  After that they are prone to freezer burn.
• How should I store Breakfast Egg Muffins?  Keep them tightly covered with plastic wrap first and then in an air tight container or zipped up plastic bag.

• How many calories per egg muffin are these?  Around 90 calories each.  I can’t tell you exactly because the ingredients are up to you, but they are each around 90 calories with the just the base (eggs and cheese).
• What do Breakfast Egg Muffins taste like?  I think these taste like a cross between an omelet and a quiche.  If you want them to be more “quiche” like then add more parmesan cheese or even a little flour to the mixture.
• How do you reheat egg muffins?  Just put them in the microwave for around 15 seconds.  Check them after 15 seconds and they may still need a little time.  If using them straight from the freezer you’ll need extra time.  Just repeat the 15 seconds until they are cooked through.  You can leave the plastic wrap on them for easier reheating or place them in a covered microwave safe dish.

These Breakfast Egg Muffins are one of the most popular recipes on Sprinkle Some Fun and for good reason.  Breakfast Egg Muffins are great for most healthy eating plans and can easily be made to fit into a busy schedule.  These are great for the kids also.  Have the kids pick their own ingredients to add in.  My kids love the ham and veggies in theirs.

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These are also easy to make in the mornings with just a quick two minutes cooking time in the microwave. We like to change up the fruits in them with any dried or freeze dried fruits!   With the Make Ahead Breakfast Muffins and the Instant Strawberry Oatmeal Packets we have a variety of healthy breakfast ideas to choose from. Since they are both made in just a few minutes it makes mornings a little easier this way!   I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

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Breakfast Egg Muffins

Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Egg Muffins are simple to make ahead of time and have them handy for a quick breakfast or snack.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Breakfast Egg Muffins, Make Ahead Egg Muffins

Servings: 12 servings

Author: Rachel

Ingredients

• Egg and Cheese Base:
• 6 Large Eggs
• 1 cup Egg Whites
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• Filling:
• Use 1 to 2 Tbsp. of any veggie or lean meat that you want. It can be a mixture of veggies/ meats too. here are some that I used:
• Carrots with lean Roast beef and onions
• Tomatoes and Spinach with a little powdered garlic sprinkled
• Salsa with onions
• Mushrooms with spinach ham and a sprinkle of powdered garlic
• Lean Cubed Ham with onions and red peppers
• Sun dried tomatoes with spinach fresh tomatoes, lean cubed ham and a sprinkle of italian herb seasoning
• Spinach and Onions with a little garlic sprinkled

Instructions

• Preheat Oven to 350 F. 
• Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or your choice of oil. 
• Put 1 to 2 Tbsp. of your choice in fillings (see my suggestions above) into each muffin cavity. 
• Beat together eggs, egg whites and parmesan cheese. Pour the Egg Base into the muffin cavities until they are 2/3 of the way full then sprinkle a small amount of the cheddar cheese onto the top of each egg muffin. 
• Bake at 350 for around 20 minutes or until the centers are baked through. 
• Serve immediately or wrap each egg muffin in plastic wrap and store in the freezer until ready to use. Heat up in the microwave on high covered with a paper towel for around 1 minute (microwave ovens vary so yours may need more or less time).

Notes

Each Egg Muffin has a Weight Watchers Points Plus Value of 3 (last time I checked in 2015)