Egg Broccoli and Ham Muffins

With these easy-to-make egg broccoli and ham muffins, you can quickly and effortlessly meal-prep a bunch of low-carb, protein-rich muffins to have on hand during the week. This tasty, classic combo of ham, cheese, and broccoli is the perfect heat-and-go meal to grab on the go during those busy weekday mornings.

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup roughly chopped broccoli florets
• 5 large eggs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• Pinch of red chili flakes, optional
• 4 slices deli ham, chopped
• 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place the broccoli in a pot of boiling water and simmer until tender, about 3 minutes. Strain and set aside the broccoli to cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper, and the red pepper flakes, if using. Set aside.

4. 4

   Divide the broccoli evenly among the 6 muffin cups. Top each with ham and then cheese.

5. 5

   Pour the egg mixture over each muffin to ¾ full. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until the eggs have just set in the center. Let cool for 5 minutes then serve!