Egg and Veggie Muffin Cups

Soft, savory little muffin cups packed with eggs, spinach, and bell pepper. Each bite is mild and gentle, perfect for toddlers learning to self-feed. No dairy, no soy, just pure vegetable and egg goodness baked into a shape that fits right in their palm.

By TasteBuds

Recipe details

Yield
6 muffin cups (2–3 toddler servings)
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
18 minutes
Total time
28 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs Large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/8 tsp Garlic powder
  • A pinch Fine sea salt
  • For greasing Nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil. Make sure every cup is coated so the eggs release easily later.
  3. Finely chop 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh spinach. You want tiny pieces that will blend into the eggs without creating chewy strands.
  4. Finely dice 1/4 cup (40 g) red bell pepper. Keep the pieces small and even so they cook through and stay tender.
  5. Crack 4 large eggs into a medium mixing bowl. Add 1/8 tsp (0.3 g) garlic powder and a pinch of fine sea salt. Whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy.
  6. Stir the 1/2 cup (15 g) finely chopped fresh spinach and 1/4 cup (40 g) finely diced red bell pepper into the whisked eggs. Mix until the veggies are evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the egg and veggie mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. The eggs will puff slightly as they bake.
  8. Bake for 18 minutes, until the tops are just set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The cups will look lightly golden on top and feel springy to the touch.
  9. Let the muffin cups cool in the tin for 3 minutes, then run a butter knife around the edge of each cup and gently lift them out. Serve warm or at room temperature.