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Taco Egg Muffin Cups

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Taco Egg Muffin Cups – A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.  Plus, it’s only 3 freestyle points!
Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.  Plus, it's only 3 freestyle points!

I’m really not sure how I’ve been blogging for three years this month and never shared this recipe with you yet.  These are one of my favorite go-to breakfasts.  When I’m wanting to cut back on my carbs, I’ll make a batch of these on Sunday to have for the week.  It makes it so nice for mornings when I’m running around getting all the kids ready to head out for school.  I just grab a few and pop them in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.  Plus, it's only 3 freestyle points!

I usually eat them with a small piece of fruit when I’m being particularly strict on watching what I’m eating.  That way I’m good to go until my snack mid-morning, which is usually a yogurt.  I find that cutting back all the bread products really works for me.  And when I do grab a grain, it is whole wheat.  I usually limit it to 2 servings a day.  So here’s what I love about these!  One muffin only has 1/4 of a whole wheat tortilla.  So when I eat two, it only counts as a 1/2 serving of a whole grain for my day!

Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.

That way I can save more for a little snack in the afternoon and a still have one more for supper.  I find this method really works for me….high protien and low-carb with lots of veggies thrown in there.  Now the first few days, I’m pretty irritable as I’m kicking the carbs.  But after that, I’m good.

Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.  Plus, it's only 3 freestyle points!

I personally feel a key part of weight-loss (for me at least) is a breakfast with protein.  That way I am not starving an hour later!  I find that it regulates my blood sugar, and I don’t have these moments where I think I’ll be sick if I don’t get something to eat soon. Do you guys do that?   I’ve done that since I was 12.  I know it has everything to do with not eating correctly.

Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.

These are super simple to whip up.  I find with 6 large eggs, I can make 8 muffin cups.  The original idea for this recipe is from a Biggest Loser video I watched many years ago.  They put turkey breakfast sausage in theirs, but I don’t want a whole lot of meat in mine.  I just prefer the egg and salsa.  But I loved the idea of putting the tortilla in there to act as a little cup for the egg and salsa 🙂  Hope you enjoy!

Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.

Taco Egg Muffin Cups

Yield: 8 muffins (2 per serving)

Ingredients

  • 2 whole wheat flour tortillas (soft taco size)
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 8 tbsp salsa
  • 1/4 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • cooking oil spray

Instructions

  1. Spray 8 cups on a muffin tin with cooking oil spray. This is a very important step!!
  2. Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges. Place two wedges into the bottom of each muffin cup with wide edges on bottom and pointed edges coming up out of the tin. (See photo in post)
  3. Place 1 tbsp of salsa in each muffin cup.
  4. Fill each with beaten egg to almost near the top.
  5. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until egg is mostly set.
  6. Top each with a little shredded cheese once removed from oven.
  7. Allow them to sit for about 5 minutes and then remove from pan. Serve warm.
  8. Allow to cool and refrigerate any leftovers for later in the week.

Notes

I like to make these ahead of time, let them cool, and refrigerate for a quick breakfast throughout the week. Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

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Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.  Plus, it's only 3 freestyle points!
Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.  Plus, it's only 3 freestyle points!
Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.  Plus, it's only 3 freestyle points!
Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.  Plus, it's only 3 freestyle points!
Taco Egg Muffin Cups - A great grab and go breakfast idea that is high in protein and low in carbs.  Plus, it's only 3 freestyle points!
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I am a wife to an awesome husband, mother of four great kids, and a middle school math teacher. I love collecting recipes and cookbooks! Being able to share the things I make with others is so much fun for me. I have gotten so many cookbooks and torn so many recipes out of magazines! This is my way to really make use of them. I am starting this blog as a way to chronicle the recipes I’ve tried and pass them along. I hope everyone enjoys!!!
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Comments

  1. Linda says

    January 7, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    These sound so simple to make. I agree breakfast is one of the best ways to start the day and keep me on track..
    I have to make up some of these. Thanks for sharing your great ideas.

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      January 9, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      Thanks for visiting Linda!

      Reply
  2. Roberta Cantley says

    April 29, 2020 at 4:09 am

    The taco egg muffin cups were so good and easy to make. My husband couldn’t stop eating them. I will certain keep this recipe going for us. So many variations can be made. thank you. Love your website, plan to try other recipes.

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      April 29, 2020 at 7:08 am

      Glad to hear that, Roberta! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply

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