Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls
My Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls are a protein-packed, savory option perfect for busy mornings. Easy to customize and great for make-ahead breakfasts.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground meat of choice, ie. ground beef, turkey, chicken, crumbled sausage
- 8 eggs (or 1.25 egg whites)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (0 or 2% work great)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup cheese (or feta)
- ½-3/4 cup toppings of choice
Toppings: *measurements are provided per 1 bowl*
Mexican-inspired
- ¼ cup bell peppers, diced
- ¼ cup white onion, diced
- ¼ cup shredded sweet potato
- ¼ cup black beans (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Pizza inspired
- ¼ cup bell peppers
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon basil
Mediterranean inspired
- ¼ cup tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup bell peppers, diced
- ¼ cup shredded zucchini (excess water squeezed out)
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
Classic breakfast
- ¼ cup shredded frozen hashbrowns
- ¼ cup red bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Cook the ground meat by adding to a large skillet over medium heat. Use a spatula to gently break up the meat, stirring occasionally until the meat is browned and no longer pink in colour. Drain excess grease if present. Set aside.
- Blend eggs, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder until smooth.
- To four 4-cup glass containers, lightly spray with olive oil spray. To each container add about ¾ cups of egg mixture.
- To each container add ¼ cup of cooked ground meat and the desired toppings. Stir. Top with cheese.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is no longer jiggly.
Notes
For the toppings- all options can be added without being cooked prior except I do recommend sauteing the Mexican-inspired toppings prior to adding for a stronger depth of flavor.
Please note that adding ingredients such as zucchini and tomato with a higher moisture content may result in slightly longer cook time!
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below but please note the nutrition info doesn't include toppings! Always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 400mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 832IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 3mg
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