Description
Start your day with these vibrant and nutritious Veggie-Loaded Breakfast Frittata Cups! Packed with colorful vegetables, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese, they’re perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. A healthy breakfast made simple and delicious
Ingredients
Scale
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Egg Base:
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
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Veggies:
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- ½ cup diced zucchini or spinach (fresh or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
- ¼ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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Other:
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
- Olive oil or nonstick spray (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick spray.
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Prepare the Veggies:
- Dice vegetables into small, even pieces.
- If using frozen spinach, squeeze out excess water to avoid soggy frittata cups.
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Make the Egg Mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Assemble the Frittata Cups:
- Divide diced vegetables evenly among the muffin cups.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the veggies.
- Pour the egg mixture into each muffin cup, filling about ¾ full.
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Bake:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tops are lightly golden.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let the frittata cups cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before removing.
- Serve warm, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- These frittata cups are incredibly versatile! Swap in your favorite veggies or cheese to customize them to your taste.
- For a dairy-free version, use a non-dairy milk alternative and skip the cheese.
- Perfect for meal prepping – just reheat in the microwave for a quick and healthy breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 frittata cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg