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Ham Spinach Egg Cups

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 28 Comments

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Ham Spinach Egg Cups are an easy meal prep that is high in protein and low carb. Simply bake in a muffin tin to have a healthy breakfast at the ready... made with only 4 ingredients!

Ham Spinach Egg Cups

Wanna know my little secret to a quick high protein breakfast?? These egg cups!

Seriously, these little babies are so tasty, simple to make and filled will all the good stuff. If you’re looking for grab and go high protein breakfasts, you have to try this recipe for Ham Spinach Egg Cups. It will change your breakfast life. Sure, they would work for a yummy snack too.

Ham Spinach Egg Cups are an easy meal prep that is high in protein and low carb. Simply bake in a muffin tin to have a healthy breakfast at the ready... made with only 4 ingredients!

You guys should know that egg muffin quiche recipes are my nemesis. BECAUSE THAT PAN CLEAN UP! Why do the eggs stick to the tin and not come off?? Ugh.

Ham Spinach Egg Cups are an easy meal prep that is high in protein and low carb. Simply bake in a muffin tin to have a healthy breakfast at the ready... made with only 4 ingredients!

Line the muffin pan with ham, and problems are solved. 

Are you a meal prep fan?? I love how easy these guys are to prep. You can see here – line a muffin cup with deli ham or turkey (make sure that it’s thick deli meat– thanks for that suggestion Meaghan!!) and then pop in all your favorites (my choice was chopped spinach and cheddar for this recipe) and top with an egg!

Oh and this recipe is only made with 4 ingredients!!!

  • Ham

  • Egg

  • Spinach

  • Cheese

Ham Spinach Egg Cups are an easy meal prep that is high in protein and low carb. Simply bake in a muffin tin to have a healthy breakfast at the ready... made with only 4 ingredients!

Ham Spinach Egg Cups are an easy meal prep that is high in protein and low carb. Simply bake in a muffin tin to have a healthy breakfast at the ready... made with only 4 ingredients!

These Ham Spinach Egg Cups take about 20-25 minutes to cook, depending on if you want the egg to be soft baked or more firm like I did in this recipe. Although I do love a good soft baked egg over a thick and grainy slice of buttered toast, oh YES!

Ham Spinach Egg Cups are an easy meal prep that is high in protein and low carb. Simply bake in a muffin tin to have a healthy breakfast at the ready... made with only 4 ingredients!

Ham Spinach Egg Cups are an easy meal prep that is high in protein and low carb. Simply bake in a muffin tin to have a healthy breakfast at the ready... made with only 4 ingredients!

So if you need a low carb high protein breakfast that’s easy to make ahead, get your muffin tin ready and bake these Ham Spinach Egg Cups made with only 4 ingredients!

Ham Spinach Egg Cups are an easy meal prep that is high in protein and low carb. Simply bake in a muffin tin to have a healthy breakfast at the ready... made with only 4 ingredients!

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Ham Spinach Egg Cups


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  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 6 muffins 1x
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Ham Spinach Egg Cups are an easy meal prep that is high in protein and low carb. Simply bake in a muffin tin to have a healthy breakfast at the ready… made with only 4 ingredients!


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Ingredients

  • 6 thick slices deli ham
  • 6 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons chopped spinach
  • 6 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
  • freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Line muffin pan with ham slices, and press gently into cup.
  3. Add cheese, spinach and top with egg.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until egg yolk is cooked to desired firmness.

  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
  • Calories: 114
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 312mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 199mg

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Ham Spinach Egg Cups are an easy meal prep that is high in protein and low carb. Simply bake in a muffin tin to have a healthy breakfast at the ready... made with only 4 ingredients!

Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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    June 28, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    […] mini chocolate chips, Greek yogurt or homemade energy bites. If salt is more your thing, try these Ham Spinach Egg Cups, a cheese stick, beef jerky, steamed edamame with sea salt or air-popped popcorn make great salty […]

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Thanks for stopping by Love & Zest. I’m Kristina LaRue, RDN (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. Here on L&Z, I share healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I'm a fan of adding veggies to everything and recipes that make mom life easier.
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