High-protein Egg Bake
This is an easy to prep, high protein, tasty breakfast. Since this casserole is lower carb and fiber, I typically pair with a carbohydrate, like fruit, to make it a full breakfast!
Ingredients
- 8 whole eggs
- 240 g liquid egg whites
- 225 g low-fat cottage cheese
- 115 g shredded part-skim cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 150 g red bell pepper, diced
- 75 g onion, diced
- 14 g olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook onion and red pepper for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3
In a large bowl whisk together eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and seasonings.
4
Spread vegetables evenly in the baking dish and pour egg mixture over top.
5
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly.
6
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the center is set.
7
Rest & slice.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 of 6)
250
Calories
22g
Protein
6g
Carbs
14g
Fat
1g
Fiber