Portables: Protein Based

If you read my blog last Wednesday I introduced the concept of Portables; mini pre-made snacks that YOU prep, make, and wrap. Portables are intended to replace the need to grab a bar or prepackaged snack item. By taking the time to make the food yourself you know the source, you know exactly what is going into the product, and you can feel good about eating real food.

There are many different platforms in which a portable is built. Most contain rice, an easily digestible carbohydrate rich food. This week I thought I’d bring you a quick and easy recipe that will bring a high quality protein to the party. EGGS!

The recipe is super easy. The prep on either end of the actual cooking is what may deter most from following through. Putting time and effort into the food that you eat is up to you. Choosing to fuel yourself with REAL FOOD is a worthwhile choice but requires you to plan ahead. Picking up a protein & carbohydrate packed bar is easy, but is it always the best fueling option for you based on caloric intake and quality of ingredients?

Basic Baked Eggs  

6 eggs

2 TBPS of chopped COOKED bacon

Optional Add Ins

¼ cup grated parmesan

cooked spinach

salt & pepper

Heat oven to 350*. Thoroughly coat six cups of a standard muffin tine with spray or melted coconut oil.

Carefully crack one egg into each form. Rotate the pan after 5-6mins for even cooking.

Bake until the whites and yolks look set (approx 10-15mins). Remove from the oven to rest; eggs will still cook. Sprinkle with bacon, s&p.

Don’t be afraid to get creative and slide in a few of your favorite cooked veggies or greens for added nutrition value. Get even crazier and scramble the eggs before pouring into the muffin tins.

Let cool to touch before wrapping and storing.

Recipe taken from: Feed Zone Portables by Biju Thomas & Allen Lim