High Protein Baked Eggs

Make these high-protein baked eggs in the same amount of time it would take to pour a bowl of cereal for breakfast but you’ll get a much more nutritious meal to start your day. Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet containing choline, essential amino acids, antioxidants, and even Omega 3 if you opt for those pasture-raised eggs. Eggs have about 6 grams of protein each but you can up the protein by using this easy trick and the eggs come out creamy and delicious every single time! Eat the eggs right out of the ramekin or enjoy them as a breakfast sandwich on a homemade English muffin.

I developed this recipe for anyone short on time in the morning. College students with a microwave for example! These eggs can be cooked in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven. For the oven method, put the ramekins on a sheet pan and surround the ramekins with a bit of water to steam the eggs. They will take about 15 minutes to cook in the oven.

If you like eggs for breakfast this Zucchini Feta Skillet Breakfast or this Easy Vegetable Frittata are both fast, delicious and nutritious options. For more breakfast inspiration, check these recipes out.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe For High Protein Baked Eggs

This recipe for high protein eggs couldn’t be easier to prepare. With just a few ingredients and about 2 minutes you can have a hearty and delicious meal to chow down on.

These high protein eggs can be eaten on their, in a sandwich or cut them up and add them to your favorite salad.

Ingredients To Make Baked Eggs

• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp full fat cottage cheese
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/8 tsp basil, chili and garlic salt (or use sea salt or garlic salt) (recipe in my Herb + Salt ebook)

Equipment

• small mixing bowl
• 1 4″ ramekin

How To Make High Protein Baked Eggs

• Mix eggs, cottage cheese and spices in a small bowl.
• Using a pastry brush, grease the ramekin really well.
• Pour egg mixture into the greased 4” ramekin,
• Microwave for about 2 minutes. You can stop after one minute and stir the eggs if you want a scrambled egg consistency or leave it alone and you will end up with a baked egg round (perfect for that egg sandwich)! The eggs will rise quite high so do not be alarmed- they will settle into the dish.
• Enjoy your eggs right out of the ramekin or turn out of the ramekin and make a breakfast sandwich using a homemade grain free English muffin!

Storage

These high protein eggs will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze them though they most likely taste way better fresh.

Pro Tips

Here are a few things you can do to make sure your eggs turn out well every time.

• Grease the ramekin well so the egg pops out easily.
• Change up the spices depending on what you have on hand or add fresh herbs to the egg mixture.
• Serve the eggs with cheese on top of your favorite breakfast meat.

FAQs

What kind of eggs should I use to make these high protein eggs?

I know the egg section in the grocery store can be slightly overwhelming so I recommend you choose free range, organic eggs if possible. If this is not possible any type of eggs will work in this recipe. They all contain roughly the same amount of protein.

Can I use low fat cottage cheese?

If you want the eggs to be nice and creamy I suggest you use a higher fat cottage cheese. If you can’t find cottage cheese ricotta should work as well.

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