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January 24, 2026

High Protein Egg White Muffins with Turkey Bacon

Meal prep these delicious, high-protein Egg White Muffins with turkey bacon, cottage cheese, and veggies for a quick breakfast on the go!

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 2 muffins

Cals:144

Protein:20

Carbs:4.5

Fat:4.5

Fiber:1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 16 ounce carton egg whites
  • 5.3 ounce container 2% cottage cheese, a little over 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, like adobo
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots or red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 medium orange or red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped steamed broccoli or frozen
  • 6 slices Applegate uncured turkey bacon, cut in half (from 1 8 oz package)
  • 1/4 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • olive oil spray

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a nonstick 12 cup muffin tin VERY generously with oil so the eggs don't stick.

2. Sautéed the shallots, scallions and bell pepper in oil over medium-low heat, cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes.

3. Add the broccoli and cook 1 more minute.

4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the egg whites, cottage cheese, garlic powder and seasoning salt.

5. Add the veggies and mix.

6. Using 12 cup muffin tin, line each cup with a half slice turkey bacon around the edges and pour in the egg mixture, about 1/3 cup each.

7. Top with the shredded cheese and bake in the center of the oven about 25 minutes, until set.

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