Description
These Healthy Baked Broccoli Cheese Cups bridge the gap between nutritious and delicious, offering a savory bite with perfectly golden, crispy edges. Made from simple, clean ingredients, they are perfect as a snack, side dish, or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets (finely chopped)
3 Large Organic Eggs
1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup Almond Flour or Oat Flour
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- Steam the finely chopped broccoli florets for about 3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and pat dry
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the organic eggs until frothy
- Stir in the steamed broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper until thoroughly mixed
- Fill the muffin cups with the mixture, packing it tightly, and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brow
- Let the cups cool in the tin for at least 5 minutes before removing
Notes
To make vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based cheese.
Chop broccoli finely for better texture and hold.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg