Rating: 3.61
(83)

Easy Egg Muffins

August 6, 2024

Easy Egg Muffins are a perfect and versatile option for a quick breakfast or snack. Packed with protein and customizable with your favorite ingredients, they’re a delightful and nutritious start to your day.

Easy Egg Muffins are the kind of recipe that fits seamlessly into any lifestyle. They are quick to prepare, customizable, and perfect for busy mornings when you need something nutritious but don’t have time to cook. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for a healthy grab-and-go option, egg muffins are a smart and satisfying solution.

The beauty of egg muffins lies in their simplicity. At the base is a mixture of eggs whisked with a splash of milk or cream for a fluffy texture. From there, you can add just about anything you like – vegetables, cheese, meats, or herbs. Popular add-ins include chopped spinach, diced bell peppers, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, or even leftover roasted vegetables. You can make a batch with different fillings to keep things interesting all week long.

These muffins bake in a standard muffin tin, creating perfectly portioned bites that are easy to store and reheat. They are naturally gluten-free, high in protein, and can be made dairy-free or vegetarian depending on your needs. You can also freeze them, which makes them an excellent choice for meal prep. Just reheat in the microwave for a minute or two, and breakfast is ready.

Egg muffins are great for more than just breakfast. They make a light lunch when served with a side salad or a protein-packed snack in the afternoon. Kids love them too, especially when you let them pick their own mix-ins. You can even serve them at brunch gatherings or pack them into lunchboxes.

Making a dozen egg muffins takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. They are versatile, portable, and full of flavor, a great way to start the day without stress.

Easy Egg Muffins
Easy Egg Muffins
3.61 from 83 votes
Easy Egg Muffins are a perfect and versatile option for a quick breakfast or snack. Packed with protein and customizable with your favorite ingredients, they’re a delightful and nutritious start to your day.
Servings 1 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs large
  • 1/4 cup milk any type
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cheese shredded, any type
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper ground

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  • Add the chopped bell pepper, spinach, onions, shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper to the egg mixture.
  • Pour the mixture evenly into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the egg muffins are set and lightly golden.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Calories: 70kcal
Meal Type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, healthy eating, Protein
Cooking Method: Baked
Time: <30 Min
Level: Easy
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  1. User avatar mel.weimann99 says:

    3 stars
    I dunno why yall put milk in eggs, that seems weird. I just used eggs and cheese.

    1. User avatar NAFO.SUPREMACY says:

      5 stars
      Milk makes the eggs fluffier, trust me! It’s a game changer.

  2. 4 stars
    Quick and yummy! Perfect for busy mornings. Will definitely make again!

  3. 5 stars
    Easy peasy. I made these for my kids, and they loved them. Thanks!

  4. 4 stars
    just a thought, could you use almond milk? I don’t do regular milk.

    1. User avatar Reg Nullify says:

      4 stars
      Almond milk should work just fine! Just make sure to whisk it well with the eggs. 👌

    2. 2 stars
      I dunno, almond milk sounds weird for muffins. Isn’t it too watery? 🥴

  5. User avatar wes.damore says:

    5 stars
    These are super easy to make! I added some sausage and they turned out great!

  6. User avatar carmine.kuvalis22 says:

    1 star
    meh… just eggs in muffin shape… not impressed. 😒

    1. User avatar james.king says:

      5 stars
      I actually love these! It’s a great way to get veggies in the morning. 🌟

  7. 2 stars
    Not really sure why everyone is raving about this, they were kinda bland… maybe needs more seasoning?

    1. User avatar micheline.schmitt74 says:

      4 stars
      I totally agree! I added more spices and it made all the difference. Try some garlic powder or paprika!

  8. 5 stars
    5 stars full of flavor! Gonna make again for the kids this weekend! 🎉

  9. User avatar ambrose.schimmel96 says:

    5 stars
    These egg muffins are amazing! Perfect for my busy mornings.

    1. User avatar amparo.konopelski93 says:

      2 stars
      Hmm, not sure how I feel about putting spinach in eggs. Seems kinda weird to me.

    2. 5 stars
      I tried these and loved them! So easy to make and they’re super tasty. Thanks for sharing!

  10. User avatar nevada.schulist says:

    5 stars
    Yum! Perfect breakfast for my kids. They ate them all up! Will definitely make again!

    1. User avatar nydia.macgyver says:

      3 stars
      I tried it, but mine didn’t turn out as good. Maybe I overcooked them?

    2. User avatar wm.boyer1994 says:

      5 stars
      That’s awesome! My kids loved them too. So quick and easy to make!

  11. 3 stars
    Are you sure 375°F is right? I usually bake eggs at a lower temp.

  12. User avatar tracee.schmitt39 says:

    1 star
    I don’t know why people say these are easy… I’m terrible at cooking and burnt them! 🤦‍♀️

    1. User avatar brianna.bernhard says:

      3 stars
      Easy? Nah, more like eggstravagant failure 🤣 Keep trying though, you’ll get it! 🍳

    2. User avatar shaun.ryan1974 says:

      4 stars
      Don’t worry! It happens to the best of us. Maybe try lowering the temp a bit next time? 🤷‍♂️

  13. 5 stars
    Eggs + cheese = best breakfast! So simple, I’m keeping this recipe for sure.

  14. User avatar Gag Halfrunt says:

    4 stars
    Do u really need cheese? I don’t have any and I don’t wanna go out.

  15. User avatar Magrathean sperm whale says:

    4 stars
    Only 6 eggs? I needed more! Finished them in a day. Next time making a double batch!

  16. User avatar Cassidy Jacobson says:

    3 stars
    What can I substitute for the spinach? My kids won’t eat greens! Pls help!

    1. User avatar Blitzcrank says:

      4 stars
      You can use kale or even shredded carrots! My kids love it that way.

    2. User avatar david.mante45 says:

      2 stars
      Just leave out the greens! It shouldn’t change much, right?

  17. User avatar virgilio.koss74 says:

    2 stars
    I followed the recipe to the letter, but my oven is weird so they overflowed. My kitchen is a mess now! 🙁

  18. User avatar dorothea.flatley2018 says:

    3 stars
    I don’t know, mine came out too flat. Maybe I did somethin’ wrong? 🤔

  19. 2 stars
    What’s a muffin tin? Can I just use a normal plate? LOL

  20. User avatar floria.hickle63 says:

    4 stars
    These are fantastic! Easy and healthy. I used vegan cheese and it still worked.

  21. 5 stars
    Super quick breakfast idea! I added bacon bits and wow! 😋

  22. User avatar earleen.haley says:

    2 stars
    Thought this would be good, but they came out kinda rubbery. Not sure if I did something wrong…

  23. User avatar chandra.nikolaus says:

    4 stars
    Can u use almond milk instead? I’m vegan but wanna try these. 🥺

    1. User avatar erich.brakus says:

      5 stars
      Almond milk would be a great substitute! Just make sure to use unsweetened so it doesn’t mess with the flavor. Enjoy your muffins! 🌱

    2. 2 stars
      I dunno, man. Almond milk isn’t really the same as regular milk. Might not firm up like eggs should. Just sayin’…

  24. User avatar Falmer Spellsword says:

    3 stars
    I tried this recipe but the muffins were too dry. Maybe I overcooked them? Not sure if I will try again.

  25. User avatar Hasimir Fenring says:

    5 stars
    These turned out amazing! Super easy and tasty. My kids loved them!

  26. User avatar kiera.gleason2021 says:

    4 stars
    Eggs are sooo good for you! Love how quick this is.

  27. User avatar ellis.vandervort2001 says:

    3 stars
    Can u replace the milk with water? I realized last minute I didn’t have any!

    1. 4 stars
      You can, but it might change the texture. Just don’t expect it to be as creamy! Good luck!

  28. User avatar melida.beier3 says:

    2 stars
    I tried this recipe but it didn’t work out for me. My muffins were soggy.

  29. User avatar sharla.wisozk2003 says:

    5 stars
    My kids love these! We make them every Sunday. Thanks!

  30. User avatar brendan.jaskolski says:

    3 stars
    Meh, not my fav. Everyone was hyping it up but it was just alright. Sorry, but too plain for me.

  31. User avatar Gag Halfrunt says:

    2 stars
    You can just fry the eggs instead! muffin takes too long. 😒

    1. User avatar sterling.cormier says:

      5 stars
      I get that frying eggs is quick, but these muffins are super easy for meal prep! 🙌

    2. User avatar Elenwen says:

      4 stars
      Muffins r way more fun than just frying! Plus, you can add veggies. Frying gets boring. 😄

  32. 1 star
    I tried this but forgot to grease the pan. Ugh, disaster. 😩

  33. 5 stars
    Just made these and the whole family devoured them! Will definitely make again.

  34. User avatar Subrosian Queen says:

    5 stars
    These egg muffins are delicious! Super easy to make and perfect for breakfast. Will make them again!

  35. User avatar antonietta.lind29 says:

    4 stars
    I added some bacon bits and it was fantastic! Definitely a keeper for breakfast.

  36. User avatar destiny.little95 says:

    5 stars
    Wow, this recipe is so easy! I love how customizable it is too. Will make again for sure!

    1. User avatar sarah.baumbach90 says:

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe yesterday and it was super easy just like you said! My kids loved it too!

  37. 3 stars
    I don’t like spinach, can I use something else? New to this cooking thing.

  38. User avatar marcelo.kirlin1960 says:

    5 stars
    These egg muffins are delish! Easy to make and perfect for meal prep. 🥳

  39. User avatar Eddie the Computer says:

    1 star
    Egg muffins? More like egg bricks! I couldn’t even get them outta the tin! What went wrong?

  40. User avatar nicki.stanton says:

    5 stars
    These egg muffins are super easy to make! I added some diced ham and they turned out great! 👍

  41. User avatar chara.leuschke42 says:

    4 stars
    So easy to make, I just added some bacon bits too. Delicious!

    1. User avatar tony.jerde90 says:

      4 stars
      Bacon bits sound like a great addition! I’ll have to try that next time.

  42. User avatar raymond.rowe50 says:

    4 stars
    Egg muffins are way easier than they sound! Tried it with different veggies and still yum! 🌈

  43. User avatar lizeth.murray78 says:

    3 stars
    Egg muffins? Sounds boring. How are they different from regular omelettes? 🤔

  44. User avatar ka.schinner86 says:

    1 star
    Are you sure it’s 375°F? I thought ovens should be hotter to cook eggs. Whatever.

    1. User avatar tanner.lemke40 says:

      5 stars
      Actually, 375°F is perfect for egg muffins! It cooks them evenly without burning. Trust the recipe!

  45. User avatar rochel.schroeder1987 says:

    5 stars
    Super simple and delicious! I added some bacon bits and it was even better.

  46. User avatar lucrecia.cartwright1970 says:

    1 star
    Can u make these without eggs? My friend is allergic. Would it still work or no?

  47. User avatar halflife4 says:

    2 stars
    I don’t know, do they taste good? I always end up not liking baked eggs.

  48. 5 stars
    These egg muffins are amazing! I made them for brunch and everyone loved it!

    1. User avatar ahmed.moore36 says:

      2 stars
      Really? I dunno, mine turned out kinda rubbery… maybe I overcooked them? 🤔

    2. User avatar cory.leannon34 says:

      5 stars
      Absolutely! I made these last weekend too, and they were a hit! Perfect for meal prep.

  49. User avatar ernie.goodwin49 says:

    5 stars
    Yummy!

  50. User avatar rickiestmorty says:

    3 stars
    Egg muffins? Sounds boring. Guess I’m more of a pancake person.

  51. User avatar Feyd-Rautha Rabban says:

    5 stars
    Sooo good! My kids even loved them! Easy for weekday mornings. Thanks!

  52. User avatar corliss.conn2017 says:

    2 stars
    I don’t know how to bake. Can I just scramble the stuff instead? 🤷‍♂️

    1. 4 stars
      You can’t really scramble them as is, but if you’re not into baking, maybe just make a scrambled egg dish with the same ingredients? 🤷‍♀️

    2. User avatar lesli.douglas81 says:

      3 stars
      Why bother? Just throw everything in a pan and scramble it! Much easier than muffins! 😂

  53. User avatar giovanni.turner4 says:

    2 stars
    I don’t know why people rave about these. Mine came out dry and bland. Not my cup of tea.

  54. User avatar rudolf.jaskolski1995 says:

    2 stars
    I dunno, I think using milk is weird. I always thought eggs should be cooked alone. 🤷‍♂️

  55. 5 stars
    Loved them! I added a bit of taco seasoning for fun and it was amazing! 🌮

  56. 5 stars
    Love these! I added some diced ham and it made it even better! Highly recommend.

    1. User avatar Peregrin Took says:

      2 stars
      I don’t know about ham. Isn’t that a bit too much? I prefer it simple.

    2. User avatar alfonzo.sawayn89 says:

      5 stars
      Diced ham sounds like a tasty addition! I’ll have to try that. Thanks for sharing!

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