Weight Watchers Egg Cups

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Weight Watchers Egg Cups are also known as egg bites. It is a popular and versatile morning breakfast or snack option for Weight Watchers diet participants. These cups are made with eggs, vegetables, and low-fat cheese, and portioned into individual cups for a convenient meal. These flavorful cups are ideal for rushed mornings because they offer a high-protein breakfast. This dish is faster than making scrambled eggs or bread. They are not handy, but they also give you all the nutrition you need to begin each day. You can enjoy these tasty cups for breakfast, a light lunch, or a mid-snack. With only 80 calories, each Weight Watcher’s Egg Cups are a low-calorie and low-point food. You can also alter the ingredients to lower the dish’s calories and point value. Let’s bake the mini-sized cups with the instructions (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Breakfast, Snack, Light lunch, Brunch
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Low-calorie
  • Total Time: Thirty minutes
  • Preparation Time: Fifteen minutes
  • Cook Time: Fifteen minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • Muffin tray
  • A sharp knife (to chop vegetables)
  • Serving dish

INGREDIENTS

  • Canadian Bacon 1 2 slices
  • Eggs 12
  • A half teaspoon of salt
  • Ground black pepper half a teaspoon
  • Low-fat and grated parmesan cheese 2 tbsp
  • Grape tomatoes 3/4 cup
  • 3/4 cup of chopped Baby Bella mushrooms
  • Chopped chives one tbsp
  • Cooking spray

INGREDIENT NOTES

Eggs:

  • These are also known as protein houses. Use fresh eggs to prepare these cups.

Canadian bacon:

  • We used lean bacon. You can use low-fat protein meat items like beef or chicken.

Cheese:

  • For a cheesy flavor, I used a low-fat cheese block.

Mushrooms:

  • The taste of this mushroom is intense and savory. Cremini mushrooms also work well.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees Celsius.
  2. Next, grease the muffin containers with cooking spray.
  3. After that, tear or chop a tiny cut in the Canadian bacon to create a cup.
  4. Then, put it into the muffin container.
  5. Now, top each piece of bacon with a cracked egg.
  6. Next, add the chopped mushrooms, black pepper, parmesan cheese, salt, and sliced tomatoes over the eggs.
  7. Bake it for fourteen to sixteen minutes or until the raw items are simmered.
  8. After baking, take the bacon cups out of the muffin container.
  9. The delicious Weight Watchers Egg Cups are ready.
  10. Garnish the cups with chopped chives.
  11. Place the cups into a serving dish and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Pair egg cups with a layered Greek yogurt parfait or oatmeal.
  • Enjoy these cups with whole-grain toast or hash browns.
  • Serve it with roasted vegetables and whole-grain crackers.
  • Roasted turkey breast or baked white fish also pairs well with this dish.
  • Accompany this recipe with an Italian-style omelet.

TIPS

  • Chop all ingredients such as mushrooms and tomatoes before baking.
  • Incorporate a variety of colorful vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
  • Use fat-controlled cheese to manage the fat content.
  • Season this dish with different items like cumin, garlic powder, sage, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.
  • Avoid stuffing the muffin containers too full because this can cause them to overflow during cooking.
  • Utilize good-quality and fresh eggs.
  • Experiment with different fillings such as lean protein meat, vegetables, and cheese.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • You can save the egg cups in a covered bowl and refrigerate them for five days.

Freezer:

  • These egg cups freeze well. Wrap them separately in a plastic sheet and store them in a freezer for thirty to sixty days.

Reheating:

  • We can rewarm the chilled cups by microwaving them for thirty seconds to one minute.

FAQs

Can I prepare these eggs with different sorts of cheese?

  • Yes, you can use various types of reduced-fat cheese such as mozzarella, cheddar, and feta, to prepare these cups.

Which veggies we can include to prepare this dish?

  • You can include a range of vibrant and fresh vegetables like zucchini, spinach, bell peppers, and broccoli.

How do we prevent the egg cups from attaching to the muffin tray?

  • Cover the muffin tray base with silicone papers or spray it with a non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Per serving size 1 cup
Total servings 15
Total Calories 80 kcal
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Carbohydrates 1 g
Protein 9 g
Sugar 1 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sodium 200 mg

Each serving of these egg cups gives a total of only 1 Weight Watchers point.