Omelette Muffins
2 tsps coconut oil or butter, to grease tin
1½ tsps olive oil
90g unsmoked bacon, visible fat removed and chopped
70g red bell-pepper, chopped
2 spring onions, chopped
10 eggs
¼ tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp baking powder
60g Cheddar cheese, grated (use dairy free if preferred)
70ml whole milk (or use dairy free milk of your choice)
Makes 9 muffins
Per muffin:
138 calories
10g protein
2g carbs
10g fat
Preheat oven to 180˚C/350˚F. Grease 9 muffin tin compartments with coconut oil or butter.
Heat ½ tsp olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and fry for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until crispy.
Add the pepper and spring onions and fry for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Crack the eggs into a jug. Whisk gently with a fork.
Add the salt, pepper, remaining oil, milk and baking powder. Stir well.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until firm in the centre. Enjoy warm or cold.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.