High Protein Egg Bake

High Protein Egg Bake (Weight Watchers Friendly)

Makes 6 servings | ~1–2 WW Points per serving (depending on ingredients)

✨ Ingredients:

• 8 large eggs — 0 points
• 4 egg whites — 0 points
• 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese — 0 points
• 1/2 cup skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk) — 0 points
• 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color) — 0 points
• 1/2 cup diced onion — 0 points
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped — 0 points
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese — 4 points total (0.5–1 point per serving)
• Salt and pepper to taste — 0 points
• Cooking spray — 0 points

🥣 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Sauté (Optional):
   • Lightly sauté the bell peppers and onion in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until softened (optional but recommended).
3. Mix Eggs:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, and milk until smooth.
4. Assemble:
   • Add the sautéed veggies (or raw, if skipping the sauté step) and chopped spinach to the egg mixture.
   • Season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour & Top:
   • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
   • Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
6. Bake:
   • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
   • A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
7. Serve:
   • Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
   • Enjoy with a sprinkle of fresh herbs (optional).

🧮 WW Points Recap (per serving):

Estimated per serving: ~0.5–1 point

✅ Tips & Variations:

• Swap cheddar for reduced-fat mozzarella or reduced-fat feta.
• Add cooked lean ground turkey or chicken sausage for extra protein (adjust points).
• For a dairy-free version, use unsweetened almond milk and skip cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.