Easy Make-Ahead Sausage and Egg Muffins (Whole30/Healthy)

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

breakfast sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat and calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water can reduce calories.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is low-calorie and adds moisture.

Spray a 12-count muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large skillet, cook ground turkey sausage over medium-high heat until fully cooked; drain and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, place 14 eggs and whisk together until smooth.

Add onion, herb seasoning, pepper to taste, and some drops of hot sauce; whisk until fully combined.

Add 2 cups of chopped spinach and stir until combined.

Add the cooked ground turkey sausage and stir until combined.

Use a medium cookie scoop to fill each muffin tin full; they will shrink slightly when they bake.

If desired, sprinkle the tops with a little bit more pepper.

Bake in the oven at 400°F (204°C) for 12-15 minutes.

Let muffins cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

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