Egg Muffin Recipe

Egg Muffin Recipe with just 3 ingredients!

This is the easiest egg muffin recipe. Crafting these delightful 3 ingredient egg muffins requires minimal effort. This makes them an ideal choice for busy mums. For an extra burst of flavour and nutrition, you can pair these egg muffins with some fresh berries. This combination not only enhances the meal’s taste and nutritional profile but also provides a quick and easy option for multitasking Mums.

The Recipe

Use your favourite pepper – red, yellow, or orange in this colourful and filling make-ahead breakfast.

4 medium bell peppers
Sea salt & freshly ground pepper (to taste)
8 large eggs
¼ cup (28 g) Mexican-blend shredded cheese

Egg Muffin Method

Preheat your oven to 400°F/200ºC and coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.

Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, and remove the ribs and seeds. Place the peppers in the pan with their cut side up, and season with a small amount of sea salt and black pepper. Place in the oven for 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and crack 1 egg into each pepper cup. Sprinkle on a little more salt and black pepper, along with ½ Tbsp of cheese. Place the peppers back in the oven and continue to bake for another 15-20 minutes until the eggs are set.

To store, let the peppers cool and then place them in a tightly covered container for up to 4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave.

The Perfect Meal Prep Solution

In the fast-paced world of motherhood, it’s easy to overlook staple meal prep recipes. This make-ahead breakfast not only caters to the nutritional needs of you and your family but also fits seamlessly into a well-organised meal plan. Also the perfect recipe for the pregnant mummas to be and for kids lunch boxes.

As a busy mum myself I love batch cooking to save time. Double or triple the recipe so you have extras ready in the fridge for the next 3-4 days so you stay on top of your healthy wholesome nutritional needs to keep up with our daily tasks of mum life.

Egg Muffins – A Wholesome Combination of Protein and Vegetables

Designed with the nutritional needs of both adults and kids in mind, this recipe provides a high-protein and vegetable-packed option. The combination of eggs, bell peppers, and shredded cheese creates a colourful filling breakfast or lunch box addition. They are simply, fun, fab, food!

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