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Sweet Potato & Egg Muffin Cups

Portable egg muffins with shredded sweet potato and herbs, baked in a muffin tin for easy meal prep. High in folate and naturally gluten-free.

PROTEIN 12g
CALORIES 184
P:E RATIO 6.5
TIME 40m
YIELD 12
Golden-topped sweet potato egg muffins cooling on a wire rack with a muffin tin in the background
P:E 6.5
ELITE DENSITY

INVENTORY LIST

ORIGINAL VEGAN SWAP
10 large eggs 12G PROTEIN
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 2 cups) CARB BASE
1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped HIGH FIBER
½ cup diced bell pepper (any color) FLAVOR
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk DAIRY
2 green onions, thinly sliced FLAVOR
1 teaspoon garlic powder FLAVOR
½ teaspoon smoked paprika FLAVOR
½ teaspoon salt FLAVOR
¼ teaspoon black pepper FLAVOR
Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing FLAVOR

MEAL PREP LOGISTICS

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze in zip-top bags for up to 2 months.
  • Batching: Use a box grater or food processor to quickly shred the sweet potatoes.
  • Reheat: Microwave from the fridge for 45–60 seconds. From frozen, microwave for 90 seconds or thaw overnight in the fridge first.

EXECUTION STEPS

01

THE MACRO PREP

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously with cooking spray or olive oil.

02

THE ASSEMBLY

Divide the shredded sweet potato evenly among the muffin cups, pressing it down gently to form a small nest in each cup.

03

THE MACRO PREP

Layer chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, and green onions on top of the sweet potato.

04

THE ASSEMBLY

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

05

STEP 5

Pour the egg mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling about ¾ full.

06

STEP 6

Bake for 22–25 minutes until the eggs are set and the tops are lightly golden.

07

STEP 7

Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then run a knife around each cup and pop them out.

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