Keto Egg Muffins - Quick & Easy Breakfast Recipe - Diet Doctor (2024)

Keto Egg Muffins - Quick & Easy Breakfast Recipe - Diet Doctor (1)

One of the best time-saving keto breakfasts of all time, hands down. Delicious, savory egg muffins are convenient, easy to make, and perfect for on-the-go adults and kids. Make ahead of time, and revel in your preparedness.

December 4 2015 recipe by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Breakfast

One of the best time-saving keto breakfasts of all time, hands down. Delicious, savory egg muffins are convenient, easy to make, and perfect for on-the-go adults and kids. Make ahead of time, and revel in your preparedness.

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6 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 2 (1 oz.) 2 (30 g) scallion, finely choppedscallions, finely chopped
  • 5 oz. 140 g cooked bacon or salami, chopped
  • 12 12 eggeggs
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp red pesto or green pesto (optional)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1½ cups (6 oz.) 350 ml (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Line a muffin tin with paper baking cups, grease a silicone muffin tin with butter, or use a non-stick muffin tin.

  3. Add scallions and the cooked bacon or salami to each muffin cup.

  4. Whisk the eggs, pesto, salt, and pepper until combined.

  5. Add the cheese to the egg mixture and combine.

  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly into each muffin cup.

  7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on the size of the muffin tin, until set. Enjoy two muffins per serving, warm or cold.

Tip

Kids love these cheesy muffins, they're perfect for a lunchbox. Enjoy them hot or cold. Prepare a big batch and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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164 comments

  1. 151

    Reply to comment #150 by Amanda

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    April 12 2022

    Is it 2g of carbs per muffin or per serving? You have some conflicting answers here in the comments. If 1 serving is 2 muffins, and each muffin is 2g, then wouldn't it be 4g of carbs?

    All Diet Doctor recipes list the nutrition information per serving. In this case, there are 2 muffins per serving so the nutrition information covers 2 muffins. Two muffins are 2g net carbs for both of them.

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    alex_janiszewska

    April 28 2022

    hands down one of the best savory egg muffins out there! I'm not a fan of cold eggs but these taste cold as delicious as they are when eaten hot! and you can pretty much make them with any deli meats (my fave is prosciutto) and any cheese (feta or mix of cheddar and pecorino romano is amazing), I love them, cant imagine week plan without them! and they hold very well in the fridge! YUM!

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    Reply to comment #152 by alex_janiszewska

    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    April 28 2022

    hands down one of the best savory egg muffins out there! I'm not a fan of cold eggs but these taste cold as delicious as they are when eaten hot! and you can pretty much make them with any deli meats (my fave is prosciutto) and any cheese (feta or mix of cheddar and pecorino romano is amazing), I love them, cant imagine week plan without them! and they hold very well in the fridge! YUM!

    Yes, these are perfect for meal prep! So glad you love them!

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    Lauren Bintcliffe

    May 8 2022

    I can’t wait to make these, quick question what is the best way to reheat next day?

    Reply: #157

  5. Rick M

    May 9 2022

    Made these this morning. Used chopped ham vs bacon and added some mushrooms I had leftover. No pesto so I added a bunch of Italian seasoning to the eggs, plus a little salt and pepper. Put the cheese on top per one of the suggestions. I cooked mine for a bit longer due to my oven being off. No other issues, they came out tasty. These are a good base to work from, you can basically load up any omelet ingredients in them. Used cupcake liners to make cleanup a breeze.

    Reply: #156

  6. 156

    Reply to comment #155 by Rick M

    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    May 9 2022

    Made these this morning. Used chopped ham vs bacon and added some mushrooms I had leftover. No pesto so I added a bunch of Italian seasoning to the eggs, plus a little salt and pepper. Put the cheese on top per one of the suggestions. I cooked mine for a bit longer due to my oven being off. No other issues, they came out tasty. These are a good base to work from, you can basically load up any omelet ingredients in them. Used cupcake liners to make cleanup a breeze.

    Yes, these are so versatile! Sounds great!

  7. 157

    Reply to comment #154 by Lauren Bintcliffe

    Rick M

    May 10 2022

    Lauren, I put them in the microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. They were nice and warm but not too too hot.

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    Sue M

    June 16 2022

    Tried these today and loved them. Very yummy with chopped linked sausage and Mexican blend cheese. Very easy to make and better warmed up. Thanks

    Reply: #159

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    Reply to comment #158 by Sue M

    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    June 16 2022

    Tried these today and loved them. Very yummy with chopped linked sausage and Mexican blend cheese. Very easy to make and better warmed up. Thanks

    So glad you enjoyed them! They're so versatile and great for meal prep!

  10. 160

    Jakob Schmidt

    September 15 2022

    I guess not all pesto is made equal. I added 2 tablespoons and it's all you can taste.
    2 teaspoons would have been far more appropriate in my case

  11. 161

    Katherine Williams

    January 10 2023

    The recipe indicates an amount of COOKED bacon. What is the amount raw? This would be more helpful so I know how much to put in the pan. Thanks.

    Reply: #162

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    Reply to comment #161 by Katherine Williams

    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    January 11 2023

    The recipe indicates an amount of COOKED bacon. What is the amount raw? This would be more helpful so I know how much to put in the pan. Thanks.

    Hi, Katherine! Bacon loses a lot of weight during cooking, so you would need to use about 16 ounces of raw bacon to get 5 ounces of cooked bacon.

  13. 163

    Woodstockbda

    January 16 2023

    This was the info I was looking for. I too, wish there were more nutritional information listed as well suggested amount for serving

    Reply: #164

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    Reply to comment #163 by Woodstockbda

    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    January 16 2023

    This was the info I was looking for. I too, wish there were more nutritional information listed as well suggested amount for serving

    Detailed nutrition information is one of the premium features included with Diet Doctor Plus. All our recipes list the number of servings that they make and this one specifies that two muffins is a serving.

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    Corina Desormeaux

    April 13 2023

    very new to this forum, sorry for the ignorant question, but how do I know how many of these I can / should eat? I didn't see that on the recipe I know you can adjust the servings based on how many people you are feeding. I just need cut and dry what to do and not to do, if that makes sense. Please let me know where I will find this information.

  16. 166

    Deb D

    May 3 2023

    If you don't want to mess around with muffin trays, or make more than the portions you need on the day, you can always make this as an omelet. Also is quicker to cook.

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Keto Egg Muffins - Quick & Easy Breakfast Recipe - Diet Doctor (2024)

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How many eggs should I eat for breakfast on keto? ›

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And a serving of two egg muffins has 16 grams of protein and only 2.3 grams of carbs. It's the perfect keto breakfast!

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Bacon and eggs is a staple ketogenic breakfast for many people on the keto diet, so I figured I'd add this in here to really let you take it to the next level! The key to great scrambled eggs is to never overcook, and always add more richness to them.

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Potatoes - Home fries or hash browns add texture and flavor to any breakfast. Vegetables - Juicy fresh tomatoes complement the soft, creamy eggs, or serve them with a side of sautéed mushrooms or spinach, fresh salsa, or slices of avocado.

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There are many things, Here are a few highlights:
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Keto fruits by definition are low in carbohydrates. You still need to exercise portion control with most keto-friendly fruits to be within the limits of a keto diet. Keto-friendly fruits include avocados, watermelon, strawberries, lemons, tomatoes, raspberries, peaches, cantaloupe, star fruit, and blackberries.

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Can You Eat Bacon On a Keto Diet? While you may not think of bacon as diet food, most types of bacon fit perfectly into a keto diet plan since they're low in carbs yet high in protein and fat. That means bacon is perfect for snacking on in the afternoon or mixing into your chicken dinner dish for some extra flavoring.

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The best keto cheeses include cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese, while the worst are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties. If you're following the keto diet or know someone who is, be sure to keep these cheeses in mind to promote ketosis and meet dietary goals.

How many eggs can you eat on a keto diet? ›

Eggs, being naturally low in carbs and high in both protein and healthy fats, fit the bill perfectly. There's no one-size-fits-all answer to the question “how many eggs per day can some eat on a keto diet?” But generally, sticking to about 2-3 eggs per day should keep you on the right track.

Why do my egg muffins deflate? ›

Egg muffins will rise too much when you skip the water bath, causing them to deflate as they cool. Prevention is the key, so use the water bath as directed in this recipe. If you find the egg muffins still rise too much, use a lower oven temperature of 325ºF and increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.

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Healthy: Two omelet muffins have 14 grams of protein with only 165 calories and under three grams of carbs. Meal Prep: These egg cups are perfect for making ahead whenever you have time, and they freeze and reheat well.

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For most individuals following a keto diet, aiming for 1-3 eggs per day is a reasonable range. However, it's always best to consult with a healthcare professional or dietitian to determine the exact egg intake that aligns with your specific nutritional needs.

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