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Healthy Gestational Diabetes Egg Muffin Cups Recipe with Spinach and Cheese

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These egg muffin cups are a quick, nourishing, and blood sugar-friendly breakfast or snack option packed with protein and leafy greens, perfect for managing gestational diabetes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or mozzarella preferred)
  • ¼ cup milk (whole or 2%, or dairy-free alternative like almond milk)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • Olive oil or non-stick spray for greasing muffin tins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the muffin tin generously with olive oil or non-stick spray.
  3. Wash and roughly chop about 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze dry.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs and ¼ cup of milk until smooth and slightly frothy.
  5. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir well to combine.
  6. Fold in the chopped spinach and shredded cheese gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the muffin cups cool for 5 minutes in the tin before carefully removing them using a butter knife if needed.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep muffins moist. Whisk eggs thoroughly for fluffier texture. Drain frozen spinach well to avoid soggy muffins. These muffin cups freeze well and can be reheated in microwave or oven. Variations include adding vegetables, herbs, or meats. For dairy-free, omit cheese or use nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: gestational diabetes, egg muffin cups, spinach, cheese, healthy breakfast, low carb, high protein, meal prep

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