High Protein Egg Muffins
In our house the crossover with summer and winter sports is the busiest time of the year. Pre-season training in one sport overlapping with finals for another means being organised and having a quick and nutritious snacks on hand for school lunches or pre and post training snacks is essential to maintain energy levels and support training recovery.. Also trying to avoid an expensive trip to the service station for a post training snack most nights of the week.
These quick and easy high protein ham and egg muffins are a lifesaver and perfect for anyone on the go!
Packed with eggs, cheese and lean protein each muffin offers lasting energy with the protein supporting muscle repair and recovery. This quick and easy recipe is easy to make ahead, perfect for the busy mornings when every minute counts or a mid afternoon snack !
Why we love them
Easy to grab on the go: No more missing breakfast or post training snack.
Wholesome: Packed with protein to promote protein synthesis and post training recovery and fuel for the rest of the day.
Simple meal prep: Bake a batch on a Sunday to get a head start for the week. They seriously take me less than 7 minutes to prepare for the oven.
The Recipe
Image: Ham & egg muffins with fetta cheese & baby spinach
Ingredients:
Makes 6 egg cups
1 dozen jumbo eggs
300 g of ham
300 g of grated cheese
Pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 180 degrees
Line muffin tray with baking paper
Place 2 slices of ham in each muffin
Crack 1 jumbo egg over the ham in each individual muffin
Sprinkle grated cheese on the top of each muffin
Bake for 20mins
Top Tip:
Add more nutrition by adding some green with a small amount of grated zucchini or baby spinach with fetta cheese!
1/2 the recipe and only make 6.
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