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Easy High Protein Breakfast Pies - Grab-and-Go Morning Fuel

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the crust: 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (or finely ground almonds)
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (optional, for fiber)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2–3 tablespoons water, as needed
  • For the filling: 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%)
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 cup finely chopped veggies (spinach, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms)
  • 1/2 cup cooked lean protein (turkey sausage, chicken sausage, diced ham, or smoked tofu)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pan: Standard 12-cup muffin tin, lightly greased or lined

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and oven: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment liners.
  2. Make the crust: In a bowl, mix oats, almond flour, flaxseed, and salt. Stir in olive oil and egg. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  3. Press the crusts: Divide the crust mix among muffin cups (about 1 heaping tablespoon each). Press firmly on the bottom and slightly up the sides.
  4. Par-bake: Bake crusts for 7–8 minutes. This helps them set so they don’t get soggy.
  5. Prep the filling: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt until smooth. Stir in shredded cheese, veggies, protein, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Fill the pies: Divide the filling evenly into the warm crusts, almost to the top.
  7. Bake: Return to the oven for 16–20 minutes, until the centers are set and the tops are lightly golden.
  8. Cool and release: Let pies rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a small knife around the edges to lift them out.
  9. Serve: Enjoy warm as is, or add a spoonful of salsa or hot sauce.