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Close-up of four baked Make Ahead Egg Muffins Meal Prep with spinach and tomatoes on a white surface.

Make Ahead Egg Muffins Meal Prep

These egg muffins are a simple way to prepare meals ahead of time for quick breakfasts or light dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 dozen eggs
  • As needed coconut oil For greasing the muffin tin
Vegetable and Cheese Additions (Choose 2-3 per cup)
  • As needed kale, chopped
  • As needed baby spinach, chopped
  • As needed tomatoes, diced
  • As needed onions, finely chopped
  • As needed red bell peppers, finely chopped
  • As needed green peppers, finely chopped
  • As needed mushrooms, finely chopped
  • As needed goat cheese, crumbled
  • As needed basil, finely chopped
  • As needed mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • To taste salt and pepper Include other seasonings like oregano or garlic powder if desired
  • As needed fire roasted salsa For topping

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Spray a nonstick muffin tin with cooking spray or melted coconut oil. Set the tin aside.
  2. Whisk the eggs in a bowl.
  3. Place 2 to 3 of your chosen vegetable and cheese items into each muffin cup. You can customize each cup differently.
  4. Pour the whisked egg mixture over the fillings, leaving about 1/4 inch space from the top of the cup.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each frittata comes out clean. Remove the tin from the oven.
  6. Use a knife to loosen the edges of each egg muffin, then remove them from the tin.
  7. To reheat, place one egg muffin in the microwave for 35 to 45 seconds on HIGH or until it is warm.

Notes

These egg muffins store well in the refrigerator for meal preparation. Top with salsa before reheating if desired.