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Healthy Broccoli, Bacon, & Cheddar Breakfast Egg Muffins

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 slices of bacon
  • 1 cup grated cheddar
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Add all 12 eggs to a large 4-cup measuring cup and season with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs util fluffy.
  2. Cook bacon in pan over medium heat until crispy. Remove from pan and place on plate with a paper-towel to soak up excess grease.
  3. Boil broccoli florets either via microwave (most bag either fresh or frozen are microwave safe; see bag for instructions). OR fill a pot with 1-inch of water and bring to a boil. Insert a steamer basket, then add broccoli florets. Cover with a lid and cook for 5-6 minutes. Remove steamer basket (or bag from microwave) and let cool for a few minutes. Then dice the broccoli into small pieces. 
  4. Preheat over to 350F.
  5. Fill the muffin tray about 1/2 full with pieces of broccoli, bacon, chopped onion, and cheddar cheese. Then fill with egg mixture about 90% full and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Let the muffins cool, then run a knife along the outer edge and remove each egg muffin. Enjoy right away or freeze for later.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts for Healthy Broccoli, Bacon, & Cheddar Breakfast Egg Muffins

  • Number of Servings Per Container: 12
  • Serving Size: 77g
  • Calories: 90
  • Total Fat: 6g, 8% 
    • Saturated Fat: 2.5g, 14%
    • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg, 5%
  • Sodium: 250mg, 11%
  • Total Carbohydrate: 2g, 0%
    • Dietary Fiber: less than 1g, 2%
    • Total Sugars: less than 1g
      • Added Sugars: 0g, 0%
  • Protein: 7g, 15%
  • Vitamin D: 0.08mcg, 0%
  • Calcium: 80mg, 6%
  • Iron: 0.28mg, 0%
  • Potassium: 200mg, 3%