Weight Watchers Breakfast Cups

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Weight Watchers Breakfast Cups with eggs & ham are a great protein start for the day. These cups feature the protein-rich ham slices & eggs as key items. You may also use a variety of low-carb veggies to make your cups colorful, nutrient-packed, & customize as per individual’s liking. You may also use cheese to have the rich flavor, but it may increase the WW points. So, go for no/low-fat cheese or skip the cheese as you wish. These Weight Watchers Breakfast Cups would be perfect to store for a week. Just pick & carry them with you to have an instant meal anywhere.

STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

  • Diet: Weight Watchers, high-protein, free from gluten, low carb
  • Course: Brunch/breakfast
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time for prep: Ten(10) minutes
  • Cooking time: Twenty(20) mins
  • Working time(total): Thirty minutes
  • Size/serving: 1 cup of ham & egg
  • Total yield: ~12 cups
  • Difficulty level: Easy

TOOLS:

  • Muffin tin
  • Bowl for mixing
  • A toaster/simple oven
  • Baking cups(silicone)/cooking spray(non-stick)
  • A fork/whisk
  • Ladle/spoon

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 slices of deli ham
  • To taste of salt & powdered pepper(black)
  • ~12 eggs

OPTIONAL ADD-INS:

  • Bell peppers
  • Green onions
  • Kale/spinach
  • Mozzarella/cheddar cheese
  • Cherry tomatoes

INGREDIENT NOTES:

OPTIONAL VEGGIES:

  • The addition of veggies is totally dependent on your wish. Their addition would boost the nutrients in your dish, and your cups will also attract people because of their vibrant colors. You can also go for onions, mushrooms, or zucchini.

DELI HAM:

  • Always go for the thin slices of lean deli ham that must be nitrate-free & low in sodium. You may swap it with vegan deli meat, turkey slices, or Canadian bacon.

CHEESES(OPTIONAL):

  • It adds richness & creaminess to your cups. You can either skip it or go for non-fat cheese to keep the points lower.

EGGS:

  • You need to use the big eggs. You can crack the egg directly into each cup or beat the eggs before transferring them into the muffin cups. To keep the points lower, go for egg beaters/egg whites(liquid).

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Set the oven to 190 degrees Celsius and begin working.
  2. Use baking cups(silicone)/cooking spray(non-stick) for no mess- easy removal of ham & egg Cups after baking.
  3. Place the slice of ham into the muffin cup as it takes the shape of the cup.
  4. Next, you may place any optional add-ins you want to use.
  5. Now, add each egg(whisked/un-whisked) to each muffin cup.
  6. At last, include salt & powdered pepper as per your taste.
  7. Now, the cups are ready to bake, so place them in the oven (it’s already hot).
  8. Bake them till you see the cooked eggs.
  9. It will take ~fifteen to twenty mins as per the preference of yolk state.
  10. Once they are cooked exactly as you want, keep them on the shelf in the same muffin tin for ~five mins.
  11. After the passing of five minutes have passed, demold the ham & egg cups from the tin.
  12. Serve these Weight Watchers Breakfast Cups warm/cool as you like.

TIPS:

  • You can customize each cup by adding different veggies to each one. This will be good for choosy eaters & also create variations.
  • Use the chilled eggs as they will give you better results.
  • The deli ham slices with more fat/ moisture will ruin your cups. For that reason, use lean & round slices of deli ham to retain the cup’s shape even after baking.

STORAGE DETAILS:

EARLIER PREPARATION:

  • Pack each ham & egg cup using the cling wrap, so it will be a lot easier for you to pick & take anywhere with you for an instant meal.

REFRIGERATION:

  • Pack the cooled & leftover ham & egg cups in a box(airtight). Consume within ~five days while keeping them chilled in the refrigerator.

FREEZING:

  • Arrange the egg cups in a tray & freeze them. Once frozen, shift all the cups into a bag/box(freezer-safe). Defrost, rewarm, & enjoy them whenever you want within sixty days.

FAQs:

Will they work the whole week if I prepare a big batch for a week on a weekend?

  • This is the amazing part, they will freshen up as you rewarm them. For this reason, they are ideal to prepare a batch for the whole week.

What actions can I take to maintain the cups’ significantly lower point total?

  • You can remove egg yolks and use lean deli ham with low sodium. These precautionary measures will help you in keeping the points low.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

Size/serving: 1 egg & ham cup
Calories: 85 kilocalories
Carbs(total): 0.5 g
Fiber: Zero grams
Net carbs: 0.5 g
Proteins: Eight grams
Fats: 5 grams
Sodium: 310 mg