High-Protein Ham Veggie Muffins (Printable Version)

Protein-packed ham and veggie muffins with cheese, perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 8 large eggs

→ Dairy

02 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy alternative
03 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Meats

04 - 3/4 cup lean ham, diced

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped
07 - 1 small red onion, finely diced

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined.
03 - Add diced ham, bell pepper, spinach, onion, and cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Divide mixture evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until muffins are puffed and set in the center.
06 - Let cool for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to release. Serve warm or cool completely for storage.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent but pack 10g of protein per muffin, so you're actually fueled instead of hungry by mid-morning.
  • Make a batch on Sunday and forget about breakfast decisions for four days straight.
  • No flour, no fuss, just real food that happens to be ridiculously portable.
02 -
  • Overfilling the cups is the biggest mistake—they puff up more than you'd expect and will spill over into your oven creating a smell that haunts you for days.
  • Don't skip the cooling period; pulling them out immediately breaks them apart, but waiting five minutes means they slide out whole and impressive.
03 -
  • Let your diced vegetables sit on a paper towel for a few minutes if they're wet—excess moisture can make the muffins watery instead of custardy.
  • Room temperature eggs blend more evenly with the milk, creating a smoother, more consistent texture throughout each muffin.
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