Introduction
About this Recipe
What you eat first thing in the morning can set the trend for the rest of the day. Start your day off strong with a high-protein breakfast like our egg & spinach single serve prep.
These glass containers* are about 1 cup in size and make the perfect bariatric friendly mini meals.Now, let’s show you how to make this!
Yields:
3x 1 cup servings
Ready In:
20 minutes
Nutritional facts per serving:
171 calories
20.7 g protein
7.7 g fat
4.5 g carbs
0.7 g fiber
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 6 oz (90 g) cottage cheese
- everything but the bagel seasoning (or any seasoning of your liking)
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella
How to give this recipe a twist:
- Add turkey sausage for a more savory flavor.
- Add broccoli florets or bell pepper for more fiber.
- Not into eggs? Substitute with shredded chicken or shredded tofu for a different variety.
- Like it more spicy? Add a tiny bit of hot sauce or sf ketchup for some zest on those eggs!
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
Step 2
In an oven-safe dish crack the egg and add 1/3 of the cottage cheese. Mix until well combined.
Step 3
Add the seasoning.
STEP 4
Add the spinach and top with mozzarella.
Step 5
Place in oven, about 12 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Step 6
Enjoy!
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