Eggs are a great source of protein and vitamins A, B and D. They’ve also been shown to help with weight loss, which is one reason they’re a top-logged food in MyFitnessPal. This Easter, go beyond omelets and try using eggs in everything from protein-packed pancakes to casseroles and muffins. These creative recipes all contain less than 350 calories and up to 21 grams of protein.
1. EGG & BACON MINI CASSEROLES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 300; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 206mg; Sodium: 538mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 17g
2. GRAIN-FREE PANCAKES | LENTINE ALEXIS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 192; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 186mg; Sodium: 87mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 10g
3. BROCCOLI, KALE & CHEDDAR QUICHE | CLEAN EATING
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 245; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 3.5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 104mg; Sodium: 381mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 13g
4. BAKED VEGGIE EGG CUPS | EATING BIRD FOOD
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 137; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 192mg; Sodium: 411mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 12g
5. EGG SALAD PROVENCAL IN LETTUCE CUPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 157; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 279g; Sodium: 310g; Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 10g
6. SLOW COOKER BACON, EGG AND HASH BROWN CASSEROLE | ELLE PENNER
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 342; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 10g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 357mg; Sodium: 648mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein 21g
7. SPAGHETTI SQUASH EGG CUPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 288; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 389mg; Sodium: 424mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 19g
8. SPINACH & TOMATO FRITTATA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 113; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 215mg; Sodium: 225mg; Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 9g
9. SMASHED AVOCADO TOAST WITH FRIED EGG & SALSA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 257; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 186mg; Sodium: 360mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 12g
10. 20-MINUTE EGG IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE | HEALTHY NIBBLES & BITS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 338; Total Fat: 24g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 14g; Cholesterol: 372mg; Sodium: 454mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 16g
11. BAKED EGG CUPS WITH GARLIC TOAST | CLEAN EATING
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 228; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 203mg; Sodium: 523mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 11g
12. GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE OAT MUFFINS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 250; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 115mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 7g