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High protein vegetarian breakfast sandwiches on whole wheat muffins with eggs and spinach
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High Protein Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwiches

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 whole wheat English muffins, split
  • 6 large egg s
  • 1 cup liquid egg whites
  • 1 cup low -fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 soy -based vegetarian breakfast sausage patties

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard jumbo muffin tin or a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, liquid egg whites, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until the cottage cheese curds are evenly distributed.
  • Fold in the chopped spinach and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Divide the mixture evenly among 6 jumbo muffin cups or pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set in the center and edges are lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing egg discs from the pan.
  • Toast the whole wheat English muffins until golden.
  • If using, heat the vegetarian sausage patties according to package instructions.
  • Assemble sandwiches by placing one egg disc and one sausage patty on the bottom half of each muffin, then topping with the other half.
  • For meal prep, wrap each sandwich tightly in parchment paper and store in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 3 months.