These sweet potato egg cups are the perfect meal prep grab and go option to add to your breakfast each week! They’re simple, delicious, and you can switch up the recipe in SO many ways so you never get tired of these!
Why Should You Eat Breakfast in the Morning?
Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day.. it also ranks pretty high on the list to make sure the breakfast you’re eating is pretty dang delicious, right? That’s where these sweet potato egg cups come into play!
That first meal of the day is what’s going to jumpstart our energy levels and our metabolism; and will keep it functioning, healthy, and burning calories for the rest of the day. (Hello, who doesn’t want that?!)
I know mornings can get a little crazy, but if you’re able to eat breakfast within an hour of waking up, and then stick to a schedule where you’re eating every few hours throughout your day, your metabolism is going to be working harder, speeding up, and you’re going to get into the habit of adequately fueling your body.
If you’re anything like me, and calling your mornings chaotic is an understatement, then do yourself a favor and take the time to meal prep.
Setting aside time each week to cook through your basics for all of your meals will save you time in the long run – I promise.
These sweet potato egg cups are one of my favorite breakfast recipes (and they happen to be the most popular!) take super minimal effort, and will keep you on pace to get a healthy and quick breakfast in all week (and these are even perfect when you need to grab something on the go!)
Plus, they’re not limited to just enjoying at breakfast time, and they make a great snack when you’re feeling hungry throughout the day.
Sweet Potato Egg Cups
Sweet Potato Egg Cups
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 muffins 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Simple, delicious, healthy meal prep option for grab and go/quick breakfasts! These sweet potato egg cups are Paleo + Whole30 approved (if you leave off the cheese/dairy free cheese!), and you can mix and match so many ingredients to keep these new every time you make them!
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1 lb ground chicken breast (or ground turkey)
- 1 chopped sweet potato
- 1 chopped onion
- “Handful” or 1-2 cups of chopped kale
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- Garlic to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbs olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the ground chicken until done
- Sautee the chopped sweet potato and onion with olive oil until soft
- Mix with the rest of the ingredients in a big mixing bowl until thoroughly combined
- Pour mixture into a muffin pan
- Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes
Notes
Optional: you can add a little cheese (or dairy free cheese) to the mix or melt on top!
If you leave the cheese off, this is a Paleo friendly + Whole30 approved meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg cup
- Calories: 64
- Fat: 2.8g
- Carbohydrates: 2.2g
- Protein: 7.7g
Keywords: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Paleo, Whole30, Dairy Free
Other optional ingredient ideas:
- Sausage or turkey sausage in place of the ground chicken/turkey
- Ham or bacon
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Spinach
- Cheese/dairy free cheese
- Russet potatoes in place of sweet
- Mushrooms
My name is Natasha and I am the owner of nodashofgluten.com, a blog dedicated to all kinds of recipes. On my website, you can find classic dishes, vegetarian delights, creative snacks, Gluten-free recipes, and desserts – all proving that cooking isn’t as hard as it seems! With easy-to-follow instructions and tips on how to make your meals even better, I strive to help everyone become master chefs in their own kitchen. Come join me at nodashofgluten.com for some delicious fun!
Eating breakfast is something I really must get back to doing. The main issue I have is boredom with food. Now this recipe looks delicious as well as exciting. It made my mouth water just reading about it and it is so versatile. Another perfect thing is it is Gluten-free. Being married to a coeliac can often make mealtimes a trial.
Have a great week and thank you for sharing.
Lisa.
Hi Lisa! I’m so glad you found this, then! Food boredom is real – so definitely having new ideas to keep things interesting can help! You’ll have to keep me posted and let me know how you switch this one up – I hope both you and your S.O. love it!
This looks so delicious and I agree. Breakfast is so important but hectic mornings can make it challenging to eat. Love that these are easy to cook!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
These are super easy and my secret weapon for busy mornings! ha!