🧁 Keto High-Protein Egg Muffins
Low-Carb • Gluten-Free • Meal-Prep Friendly
🥣 Ingredients (Makes 12 muffins)
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8 large eggs
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½ cup egg whites (for extra protein)
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¾ cup cottage cheese (full-fat, blended smooth)
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1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
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1 cup cooked protein (chicken, turkey, ham, or sausage)
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½ cup low-carb veggies (spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
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Whisk eggs + egg whites until frothy.
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Stir in blended cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
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Fold in cheese, cooked protein, and veggies.
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Divide evenly into muffin cups.
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Bake 20–25 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
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Cool 5 minutes before removing (they firm up).
✨ High-Protein Variations
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🥓 Bacon & Cheddar
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🍗 Chicken & Spinach
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🧀 Three-Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan)
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🌶️ Spicy sausage & jalapeño
🧠 Tips
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Blend cottage cheese for ultra-smooth texture
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Don’t overfill—eggs puff up
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Freeze well for up to 2 months
