High-Protein Avocado Egg Muffins
Creamy, savory muffins packed with protein and healthy fats—perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast. This American-inspired recipe (high-protein, low-carb), ready in about 30 minutes, combines eggs, avocado, cheddar cheese into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 86 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ripe (1/2 cup mashed) avocado
- 1/4 cup shredded (2 oz) cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a standard 6-cup muffin tin with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 2: Whisk 4 large eggs in a medium bowl until smooth, then stir in 1/2 cup mashed avocado, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup chopped spinach, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until fully combined.
- Step 3: Divide the mixture evenly into the 6 greased muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until centers are set and tops are lightly golden.








