Kickstart your day with these irresistible McMuffin and high-protein bagels! Packed with protein from eggs, cottage cheese, and Greek yoghurt, these delicious breakfast treats will keep you energised and satisfied. The vibrant bell pepper and spinach add a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals, making this a breakfast that truly saves your morning every time!
chopped
chopped
crumbled
1 whipped egg
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Chop the red bell pepper and red onion. In an 8x8 inch baking pan, crack the eggs. Add the chopped red bell pepper, chopped red onion, spinach, and cottage cheese to the pan. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Top the mixture with crumbled feta cheese.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set and lightly golden.
While the egg McMuffin is baking, combine the Greek yoghurt, gluten-free flour mix, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
Roll the dough into a log shape. Cut the log into 6 equal sections. Take each section and roll it into a ball, then flatten it slightly and create a hole in the centre to form a bagel shape.
Whisk one egg to create an egg wash. Place the formed bagels on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Brush each bagel with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning. Bake in the same preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Once both the egg McMuffin and bagels are cooked, remove them from the oven. Slice the baked bagels in half. Cut the baked egg mixture into squares, approximately the size of the bagels. Place an egg square inside each bagel to create your McMuffin.
Serve the McMuffins immediately, or wrap them individually in parchment paper for meal prep. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
For an extra flavour boost, try adding a pinch of garlic powder or dried herbs to your egg mixture.
If you don't have everything bagel seasoning, you can make your own by combining sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, and a pinch of sea salt.
These McMuffins are perfect for meal prepping! Once assembled and wrapped, they can be reheated in the microwave or a toaster oven for a quick and easy breakfast on busy mornings.