Sweet Potato Hash Egg Cups

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These Sweet Potato Hash Egg Cups will surely make your breakfast special and flavorful. A great 30-minute healthy recipe you can prepare for the family or for yourself before going to work. It’s packed with 8 grams of protein but has only 99 calories. Surely, this is a new way to take your baked eggs to the next level and continue your healthy eating habits.

If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast that’s both high in protein and rich in complex carbs, we’ve got it. This recipe is your “egg in a cup” with the flavorful taste of sweet potato for breakfast. The process is very easy to follow and we’ll be using simple ingredients that you may already have.

The shredded sweet potatoes taste like hash browns. First, grate or shred the sweet potatoes using a grater, give the sweet potatoes a few squeezes with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture for a crispier hash brown shell. Then, slightly press them into a muffin pan, filling the cups about a third of the way. Don’t overfill them, or there won’t be room for your eggs.

Bake these for about 15-18 minutes at 400° F so the hash browns can get golden brown and crispy.

Then, add our secret weapon to avoid gaining weight and to boost your health, eggs! Bake them for 8 to 9 minutes, if you want yolks runny or for solid yolks 12+ minutes.

These little white creatures will keep you feeling full much longer than cereal or toast because of its high-quality protein. One large egg supplies 6g of high-quality protein and lower amounts of fat. The protein and fat in eggs help sustain your energy levels, keeping you satisfied for longer and reducing the need for a mid-morning snack. Thus, assisting your weight loss goals. In addition, the iron in egg yolk is in the form of heme iron, the most readily absorbable and usable form of iron in food which will help those people with mild iron deficiency. Studies have shown that there are loads of benefits you can get from eggs. These Sweet Potato Hash Egg Cups will last 2-3 days in the fridge and can be heated up in the microwave. Why not partner this up with Detox Water for a fully delicious and healthy meal?

 Watch how we make these Sweet Potato Hash Egg Cups

Ingredients

  • 1 Sweet Potato (4.2 ounces / 120 grams)
  • Cheddar Cheese (1.8 ounces / 50 grams)
  • 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • Pinch of Black Pepper
  • 6 Large-sized Eggs

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400℉ or 200℃.
  2. Generously spray or brush Olive oil on the muffin tin
  3. Peel the Sweet Potato. Use a cheese grater to grate the sweet potato into thin shreds.
  4. Place the grated sweet potato in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add the grated Cheddar Cheese, Olive Oil, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper. Mix well.
  6. Grab a portion of sweet potato mixture and press it lightly into the muffin tins.
  7. Bake for 15  to 18 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  8. Crack a large egg on top of each cup.
  9. Bake again for 8 to 10 minutes under 350℉ or 180℃.
  10. Add Pepper and Salt to taste. Serve and enjoy!

nutrition

  • Sugar: 1 gram
  • Fat: 6 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 4 grams
  • Protein: 8 grams

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