Broccoli Cheese Egg Muffins
These Broccoli Egg Cups are a great on-the-go breakfast option for your baby and toddler! These savory breakfast cups are filled with protein-rich eggs and shredded cheddar cheese as well as nutrient-dense broccoli. Serve warm at the breakfast table or packed cold for a morning play date or school lunch.
Nutritional Information
- The fiber found in broccoli promotes gut health and heart health
- It helps support your immune system with the help of vitamin C
- Choline for baby’s brain and nervous system development
- Protein by providing all amino acids needed for growth and development
- Omega 3’s for brain development
- Vitamin D (which not many foods provide) for healthy bones
Broccoli Cheese Egg Muffins
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 egg cups
Age: 12+ months
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (regular, or any plain plant-based milk)
- 1/2 cup broccoli, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
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Prep: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 8 muffin tins with silicon muffin molds or generously spray to prevent sticking.
- Whisk: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
- Add Ingredients: Add in the broccoli, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Stir: Using a spoon, stir until incorporated.
- Pour: Pour the egg mixture into the muffin cups until 3/4 the way full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs have set and the cheese is golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Storage: in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat Frozen: to reheat the frozen egg cups, simply place them on a microwave-safe plate and microwave in 20-second intervals until warm.