
In short
This has about 21 g protein per serving, with 0 g fiber and 157 calories. It makes 2 servings and takes about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta
Allergens: egg, milk. Check your own labels.
Method
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 6 cups of a muffin pan.
- Whisk the eggs and egg whites, then stir in the spinach and feta.
- Pour into the cups and bake for about 18 minutes, until the centers are set and reach 160°F (71°C).
- Eat warm, or chill and use within 3 days.
Nutrition per serving
| Protein | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 g | 157 kcal | 7 g | 2 g | 0 g |
An estimate, added up from USDA values for each ingredient by weight and rounded. Your brands and portions will differ. Salt, pepper and cooking losses are not counted.
A note on this recipe
Each serving is 3 cups. Eat one or two at a time if that suits you better. See GLP-1 nausea and vomiting and what to eat on a GLP-1.
This is a recipe, not a treatment, and it won't suit everyone. If you have kidney disease, diabetes, a food allergy or a special diet, ask your prescriber or a dietitian.
Log it in Reko
Add the 21 g of protein to your day in Reko, against a target you set yourself. The free protein estimate gives a daily range to start from.
Get all 23 recipes as a free PDFHigh-protein recipes for a smaller appetite, ready for the kitchen.
Questions people ask
How much protein is in egg and spinach muffin cups?
About 21 g per serving, with about 157 calories and 0 g fiber. This is an estimate from USDA values, and your brands and portions will differ.
How long does egg and spinach muffin cups keep?
Keep it in the fridge and use it within up to 3 days.
What allergens are in egg and spinach muffin cups?
Allergens: egg, milk. Check your own labels.
More high-protein recipes
Useful tools
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Egg, whole, raw, fresh; Egg, white, raw, fresh; Spinach, raw; Cheese, feta. Checked 2 November 2026.
- Mozaffarian D et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: a joint advisory. Am J Clin Nutr 2025;122(1):344-367.
- Cooking temperatures: FoodSafety.gov.