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Melt My Heart Bites: High-Protein Tuna Melt Egg Cups

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 egg bites 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These High-Protein Tuna Melt Egg Bites are packed with flavor and nutrition, featuring a blend of creamy mayo and Greek yogurt, tuna, cheddar cheese, and veggies. Perfect for a protein boost any time of the day!


Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 can tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • ½ cup chopped broccoli
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  3. Stir in the tuna, shredded cheddar cheese, diced celery, chopped broccoli, salt, and pepper.
  4. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • These egg bites are great for meal prep; store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • You can substitute the cheddar cheese with another type of cheese for a different flavor.
  • If you want to make them lower in fat, use light mayo and yogurt.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg bite
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg