Easy Zucchini Egg Frittata Muffins
Servings: frittata muffins
Start your little one's day off right with a hearty dose of veggies and protein in these delicious Zucchini Frittata Muffins! They have a wonderfully cheesy flavor that will delight even picky eaters. You might want to make a double batch...the whole family will love them!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture
- 1/4 cup thawed finely chopped frozen or fresh spinach
- 3 medium eggs
- 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour (or gluten-free flour if necessary)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat to oven 350 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini and spinach and fry lightly for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- In a large, bowl mix the eggs, cheese (if using), flour and spices together. Add the cooked vegetables and mix until well combined.
- Divide the egg mixture between 10-12 silicone baking cups or use a regular muffin tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until egg is firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and allow the frittata muffins to cool. Serve warm or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
- I used a heart shaped silicone muffin pan for these zucchini cheese muffins, but you can use regular silicone baking cups (the egg cups pop right out) or grease a muffin tin really well.
- Frozen spinach that's been squeezed of excess moisture is really convenient for this recipe since it's already finely chopped. You can either use small spinach nuggets if you can find them or defrost a block of chopped frozen spinach and measure out the quantity required for the recipe.
- If making this recipe for baby-led weaning, you may wish to leave out the salt to limit baby’s sodium consumption, especially before the age of one. However, if you’re making the frittata muffins for older children or adults, you might want to add it to incorporate some extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.3mg
