Eggs are by far my favorite breakfast.
They’re just so darn good.
Aren’t they?
I can remember when I was a young girl and my mother taught me how to make sunny side up eggs – I thought I was so cool.
I invited my grandma over just to make ’em for her – and they were a bit too runny and under-cooked but I was still proud.
Then came the hard boiled eggs.
And deviled eggs.
And then omelets.
Then frittata.
And egg bakes.
But just recently I thought… why not make some cute little egg muffins?
Actually my muffin tin was staring at me screaming, “Please use me.”
So I did.
I made this fun lil’ easy egg recipe just for you.
And me.
Because it’s perfect for the kids when they’re in a rush to catch the school bus…
And convenient for you to pop into your mouth before you head out the door for work…
(Coffee does not count as breakfast, people. I repeat, please eat something.)
They’re also perfect to toss into a Ziploc bag and enjoy with a dollop of guacamole when your hunger strikes at 3PM.
Do the kiddies need a little snickity snack before soccer practice?
Hmmmmm.
How about a bite of these protein-packed babies?
A little bit of egg, some fresh herbs, carrots, cherry tomatoes and you’re all set.
Like I said, the key word here is Easy.
O, and they’re pretty gosh darn tasty too.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces fresh baby spinach cooked
- 1 large Roma tomato diced
- 4 whole large eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 1 medium Vidalia onion diced
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a medium sized bowl, whisk eggs with egg whites. Add remaining ingredients; mix well to combine.
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Prepare a muffin tin with nonstick baking spray. Pour egg mixture evenly into cups.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until set. Remove from oven; set aside to cool.
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Serve warm or place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and serve for a quick breakfast or snack.
Yummy! What is your take on coffee Amie? Do you drink it?
I am a college student and I am always looking for quick/easy/affordable breakfast ideas! I am definitely going to try out a batch of these this week and put some in the fridge. Question though-if you refrigerate them and then wanted to heat them up, are they still good microwaved? And if so about how long would you put them in for?
I don’t use a microwave and I don’t recommend it for this recipe; they will blow up in the microwave; ha. Try the oven! Or a toaster oven. xox
Hi Amie, thanks for the recipe. Going to try these out sometime this week. Those pictures are making me sooo hungry, lol
Is the onion to be left whole???
You can dice the onion; thanks!!
I’m an egg gal, too…scrambled, sunny-side up, scrambled. Pretty much any way I can get them.
These egg muffins would be perfect for busy school mornings!
I agree! Thanks so much; they’re a fun back to school morning treat! Have a great Sunday!
I found your website quite by accident when looking for a recipe and boy am I glad I did. Having recently started on a Low Carb diet to help with controlling blood sugar I have struggled to find good (and simple) recipes that had options for people who struggle with wheat intolerance. I am not allergic to wheat and I don’t have celiac — I just find that if I keep my recipes as wheat free as possible that I have less inflammation and less problems with my Chron’s. It is tough having Diabetes, Lupus, and several other medical issues and trying to feed myself. Finding sites like yours does help.
I love eggs and eat them daily. These muffins look amazing. I will be trying them in the morning. Too bad I don’t have any Chia seeds. For now, until I can shop I will be subbing in Sunflower seeds. But I am sure I will try the Chia seeds soon. Thanks for all you do. I enjoyed reading your story.
I was told for 2 years that I had “it is all in your head-it is” before they diagnosed the Lupus. Later they told me my pancreas quit working and I needed insulin.
Hang in there.
Hugs,
Kay
Thanks Kay! So great to hear from you. Looking forward to having you here on my blog!
I like the addition of chia seeds to these egg bites!
Thanks Sylvie; they add such a fun texture to these little bites. Hope you enjoy them. Happy Labor Day!
These sound yummy.. I want to add cheese to mine. When would I do that?
Yes you can add it to the bowl and mix it in before you put into the muffin tins! xo
I’m so excited to have stumbled across your website!! Your recipes look amazing, I can’t wait to try them out- thank you so much for taking the time to share your creations and spread the love of clean healthy eats! Your inspiring, one cupboard at a time 🙂
Thanks Christina; you are too kind! So nice to hear from you and I hope you enjoy my yummy recipes. Have a fabulous Labor Day weekend! xo
Oh Amie, I’m all distraught. I’ve experiencing a sorrid mix of leaky gut, candida, inflammation in gut and a tremedous amount of anxiety/constipation . My doctors are of no help and I can’t afford any other services. I feel like everything is hopeless. I’ve read some of Tina’s site at carrots n’cake and she is undertaking SCD, and a friend of mine mentioned folowing a meal plan as suggested by Dr. McComb or paleo-esque. But I can’t bear to do that, neither do I have the time.
The very distraught thing is that I am unable to afford any of the supplements that I think would truly help me. If I dont do a real legitimate cleanse and if I cannot afford supplements, can I still heal myself? Please give me some hope because I need to know that if I do baby things all will not be lost. I simply don’t have money for supplements or cleanes or radical diets or programs. I just need some hope that I still heal myself somehow 🙁
Leah,
I am so sorry to hear you are in pain and feeling sick. I was there just last year and dealt with the pain for so long and felt like no one was helping me. I remember waking up everyday working with 20 doctors all from different hospitals and none of them were helping me or were even trying to help me besides put me on pain killers. Keep your head up and stay positive. You will find an answer; I will surely keep you in my thoughts. Enjoy your evening and get some rest!
Love eggs! I eat so many it may be a problem…new studies saying egg yolks aren’t good for you? Hate studies! 🙂 Also – are the badges on your site up to date? I just clicked on a “what’s on my menu” honest cooking one on the site but it said the link was broken…
Thanks Jen; I’ll check on this! Thanks for letting me know. Have a great day; I love eggs too!
AMIE,
HI I MADE THESE TODAY AND THE CHILDREN JUST LOVED THEM I ADDED SOME KALE AND JUST A BIT OF FETA MY HUSBAND SAID THEY WERE THE BEST, THANK YOU
Yummy; sounds fabulous Beverly! So happy to hear they enjoyed them with the kale.
Have a great night!
Made these for breakfast and loved them! Subbed a few things … baby arugula for the spinach, and added a bit of feta and cheddar, and cherry tomatoes … yummy!! Thanks much, a great addition to the lineup and the leftovers made a good portable lunch :).
Awe; thank you Bethany! So great to hear from you darling. Hope you are having a lovely summer! I love arugula and hope it tasted delish; have a great night.
HI AMIE,
THESE LOOK SO GOOD! I TO LIKE EGGS AT ANYTIME THIS IS GREAT FOR MY GRANCHILDREN ALSO. I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR DIFFERENT KINDS OF SNACKS FOR THEM THAT ARE HEALTHLY. YOU’VE DONE IT AGAIN ! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND KEEP MAKING NEW RECEIPES AND SHARING THEM WITH YOUR FANS.YOU ARE GREAT.
Awe; you are too kind! Thank you Beverly; so nice to hear from you! I hope the kids enjoy these fun little bites; have a great weekend!
xoxo
Oh Aime, these look so tasty! What a perfect little breakfast bite. Packed with yummy nutrients too. Plus, is that my favorite little friend mixed in? Add quinoa to anything and it instantly makes it better!
Have a happy weekend 🙂 xo!
Awe; you are so kind. Thank you Alyssa! So great to hear from you darling. I hope you like ’em; they’re so cute, aren’t they? Enjoy your weekend. xoxo Hugs!!
These are so darn cute, you are right! My kids would love them! My name is Cindy and I blog over at Vegetarianmamma.com I wanted to invite you to link up your recipe at our Gluten Free Fridays Recipe Link up party! It happens every Friday and we’d love to have you join us with some of your awesome recipes! You can find this week’s link up here: http://vegetarianmamma.com/gluten-free-fridays-recipe-party-2/
Also be sure to link up your blog on our Gluten Free Bloggers directory. You can reach the directory by clicking the “glutenfree bloggers” tab on our blog! Thanks, Cindy 🙂
Thank you so much Cindy; so great to hear from you! Will surely link up. Thanks for the invite.
xoxo
I’ve been making something similar for while. I change them up every time with different veggies…my favorite mix was spinach, zucchini, carrots and shallots. Yours look amazing too. Looks like I will be making a batch this weekend! Thanks.
Thanks Lisa; they’re so fun to munch on. The shallots are a great idea! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy darling!
These are usually my go to weekday breakfast. I have never thought about adding chia seeds to them. Definitely a must try! Have a great weekend.
Thanks Lindsay; hope you like them darling! They are so fun to pop into your mouth anytime of the day. Enjoy!