A quick and clean breakfast recipe.

A phrase we’ve likely all heard a thousand times… “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. Even on busy mornings, it’s important to start your day with a healthy meal that fuels your body for the day ahead. While there’s of course a deeper science behind the importance of breakfast, I’ve personally found that it allows me to feel energized, refreshed, and ready to tackle the day. 

This Turkey Muffin recipe has been a staple of mine for years and is the perfect addition to your meal prep routine. I bake at the beginning of the week and microwave daily for breakfast or perfect for a midday snack. These protein packed muffins are a game changer, especially on the days that I don’t have the time to cook a well-rounded breakfast from scratch. The savory delights are not only loaded with flavor but also incredibly healthy and a breeze to whip up… not to mention they’re family approved! This recipe easily combines elements from three main food groups into conveniently shaped muffins… oats, colorful veggies, and lean ground turkey seasoned to perfection. It’s a super easy, guilt-free indulgence that your taste buds, body, and morning routine will thank you for! 

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Breakfast Turkey Muffins

An easy, protein-packed breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings. Make a batch at the beginning of the week and microwave when you need a quick, clean meal! 

Author Chef Tiffany Blackmon

Ingredients

• 1 pound of 99% lean ground turkey
• 3 egg whites beaten
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
• 1 1.5 – ounce package meatloaf seasoning mix
• ½ tsp Kosher salt
• ½ tsp coarse ground black pepper
• 1 10 – ounce can diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped bell pepper
• non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

• Preheat oven 350°
• Gently mix turkey, egg whites, oats, meatloaf seasoning mix, salt, and pepper.  Add diced tomatoes & green chilies, onion and bell pepper, and mix thoroughly.
• Gently form into balls the size of a racquetball which should be approximately 3 ounces.  Place in regular-size muffin pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°.

Notes

Tiffy’s Tips

~Add 1 tbsp fresh cilantro for added flavor.  

~Add chopped garlic for added flavor.  

~Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.  Reheat microwave on HIGH 45 seconds.