High-Protein Pepperoni Breakfast Cups (Printable)

Protein-packed cups with pepperoni, mozzarella, and fluffy eggs baked in muffin tins. Perfect for meal prep mornings.

# What You Need:

→ Egg Base

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup plain nonfat or 2% Greek yogurt
03 - 1/4 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Pizza Roll Filling

06 - 3/4 cup mini pepperoni slices
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
10 - 1/4 cup diced red or green bell pepper
11 - 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or oil.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix mini pepperoni, mozzarella, Parmesan, pizza sauce, bell pepper, red onion, and Italian herbs.
04 - Divide the pizza roll filling evenly among the muffin cups.
05 - Pour the egg mixture over the filling in each muffin cup, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
06 - Gently stir each cup with a fork to distribute the filling throughout the egg base.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the frittatas are puffed, set, and lightly golden on top.
08 - Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and carefully remove. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Protein-Packed: With 10g of protein per cup, these will keep you full until lunch.
  • Pizza Flavors: Featuring mini pepperoni, mozzarella, and tangy pizza sauce.
  • Perfect for Meal Prep: Easy to bake in batches and reheat throughout the week.
  • Low Carb & Savory: A satisfying alternative to sweet breakfast options.
02 -
  • Use part-skim mozzarella cheese for a lighter version of this recipe.
  • Store these cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave for 30–45 seconds for a fast and hearty breakfast on the go.
  • Add extra herbs on top after baking for a fresh pop of color and aroma.
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