Description
High-Protein Tuna Melt Egg Bites are a wholesome and delicious option for busy mornings or quick snacks. These savory bites combine protein-packed tuna, fluffy eggs, and gooey cheese, making them not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for meal prep, they can be enjoyed warm or chilled, offering flexibility for any schedule. With vibrant colors and easy customization options, these egg bites are sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 oz) can of high-quality tuna packed in water or olive oil
- 4 large fresh eggs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Stir in tuna, cheese, bell peppers, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into each muffin cup, filling about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg