Cottage Cheese and Egg Breakfast Muffins

You know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But you probably don’t have time for a sit-down breakfast so you just grab something on-the-go.

These egg breakfast muffins are the perfect solution. Not only are they a quick, portable breakfast option but a satisfying snack too. 2nd breakfast anyone? Count me in!

You already know that I never miss this all-important first meal. But with Mike’s crazy schedule at the hospital, he has to squeeze in food whenever he finds the time. So as his doting wife (cue the “Awww’s”), I try to provide him with healthy and filling options. These really hit the spot!

Don’t let the word “muffin” fool you. These don’t taste like a typical muffin. The cheese provides a nice crust and the inside tastes like an omelet—rich and flavorful. Also, if you’re not a fan of almond meal or cottage cheese, don’t turn away!  I couldn’t taste either in this recipe… just a yummy omelet in a pretty package.

Zucchini, Banana, and Flaxseed Muffins

Zucchini rolled in chicken, zucchini in a salad, zucchini in a frittata … and now zucchini in muffins. Apparently I can’t get enough of the long green summer squash.

These muffins are a “healthified” hybrid of zucchini bread and banana bread. You won’t find any oil or butter in this recipe, but instead a vegetable, a fruit, and nutrient-rich flaxseed. The zucchini and banana provide moisture in the muffins, helping to keep them low in fat.

I made a few modifications to this Martha Stewart recipe: I upped the amount of cinnamon, replaced whole milk with skim, and swapped in some whole wheat flour to add more whole grains. I was happy to see the recipe called for flaxseed… did I tell you how much I love this wonder food?

I sprinkle ground flaxseed in yogurt parfaits, smoothies, cereal, etc. Plus it’s a great way to get nutrients and minerals (like fiber, lignans, omega-3 oils, and iron) into baked goods.

So the verdict on this healthy baked good: Yummy (with a capital Y)! The muffins were soft and made the apartment smell AHHH-MAZING!