{"id":28329,"date":"2022-03-15T19:02:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T19:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/?p=28329"},"modified":"2023-11-02T14:25:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T18:25:51","slug":"egg-muffins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/egg-muffins\/","title":{"rendered":"NJBC Eats: Egg Muffins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not consuming enough protein at breakfast can make it challenging to reach your protein goal by the end of the day. Since protein is at the forefront of a bariatric diet, we recommend that patients aim for 20 - 30g per meal. Egg muffin cups are a perfect grab and go breakfast to help reach this goal. They are high in protein and can be loaded with vegetables of your choice. I like to add onions, peppers, spinach, and broccoli. It is a good way for me to clear out any remaining vegetables in the fridge, and keeps the recipe interesting. I make it in advance and it lasts throughout the busy work week. Below is my recipe. Try it out and let me know if you like it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Egg Muffins<\/h4>\n<h5><b>Ingredients:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd tsp Everything but the Bagel Seasoning from Trader Joe\u2019s<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2154 cup low fat, shredded cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup chopped vegetables of your choice (ex. \u00bd cup onion, \u00bd cup bell pepper)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>Instructions:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line a 12- muffin tin pan with cup liners or use cooking spray in each section.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crack and whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl, add Everything but the Bagel Seasoning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whisk in chopped vegetables and shredded cheese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pour mixture into the prepared muffin pan evenly, filling each up about \u2154 full.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place in the fridge and reheat when ready to eat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/overnight-oats\/\">RELATED: Overnight Oats<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not consuming enough protein at breakfast can make it challenging to reach your protein goal by the end of the day. Since protein is at the forefront of a bariatric diet, we recommend that patients aim for 20 - 30g per meal. 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