High-Protein Vegetable Breakfast Bake
This high-protein breakfast bake is made with egg whites, fresh veggies, and cottage cheese for a nutritious and easy make-ahead meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 240 ml egg whites
- 4 large eggs
- 250 g cottage cheese
- 60 g grated cheddar cheese
Vegetables
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 100 g fresh spinach, chopped
- 100 g broccoli florets, chopped
Seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray For greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 23x33 cm baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites and whole eggs until well combined and fluffy.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and grated cheddar cheese into the egg mixture, ensuring it's mixed evenly.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil (or use cooking spray) and sauté the diced red and green bell peppers, chopped onion, and broccoli florets for about 5 minutes, or until they are slightly softened.
- Add the chopped spinach into the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
- Combine the sautéed vegetables with the egg mixture, adding in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together well.
- Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, making sure to spread it out evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the bake is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow it to cool for a few minutes before cutting into slices. Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand! This dish stores well in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep. For extra flavor, consider adding herbs such as oregano or dill into the mix.