Recipe Overview

Fluffy, oven-baked egg muffins loaded with spinach, feta, and lean turkey bacon. Designed for keto diets, athlete meal prep, or busy households seeking high-protein, low-carb breakfasts.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6 muffins

Ingredients

Base

• 6 large eggs (or 1.5 cups liquid egg whites)
• ½ cup almond milk (unsweetened)

Veggies & Protein

• 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
• ¼ cup red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 oz turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• ¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled)

Supplements & Seasonings

• 1 scoop collagen peptides (unflavored)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp turmeric (anti-inflammatory)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Professional Chef-Level Instructions

Prep Work

1. Preheat Oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-cup muffin tin or use silicone liners.
2. Sauté Veggies: In a skillet over medium heat, cook spinach and bell pepper for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Drain excess liquid.

Cooking

1. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, beat eggs, almond milk, collagen peptides, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper until frothy.
2. Combine: Fold in sautéed veggies, turkey bacon, and feta.
3. Bake: Pour mixture into muffin cups (¾ full). Bake 18–20 minutes until centers are set.
4. Cool: Let rest 5 minutes before removing from tin.

Detailed Nutrition Facts (per muffin)

Variations & Substitutions

• Dairy-Free: Swap feta for nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese.
• Vegetarian: Omit turkey bacon; add ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes.
• Extra Protein: Mix in 2 tbsp plant-based protein powder.
• Paleo: Use coconut milk instead of almond milk.

Pro Tips & Tricks

1. Prevent Sticking: Use parchment liners or generously grease tin.
2. Collagen Hack: Blend collagen peptides with eggs first for smooth texture.
3. Freeze-Friendly: Double the batch; freeze for quick breakfasts.
4. Flavor Boost: Add 1 tsp dried oregano or fresh dill.

How to Serve

• Hot: Pair with sliced avocado and hot sauce.
• Meal Prep: Pack 2 muffins + celery sticks for high-protein snacks.
• Athlete Fuel: Serve with a BCAA-infused electrolyte drink.

How to Store

• Fridge: Keep in airtight containers for 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for 3 months. Reheat in microwave (60 seconds).

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