Grab and Go Turkey Muffins - Keeping it Healthy on the Go!
Disclosure: This post for Turkey Muffins was sponsored by Canadian Turkey. As always, all opinions are my own. Scroll all the way down for a great giveaway too!
Spring is right around the corner. It seems like it was New Year's Day just yesterday. You know, when we all made grand plans to eat right, get more exercise and basically re-make ourselves into the perfect people? Well, two months down the road and it is time to get real. Changing everything doesn't work and most people won't stick with it. Instead, let's focus on making those little changes that make a big difference like cooking at home more and using Canadian Turkey in recipes.
Turkey is the perfect go-to ingredient, and it can be used as a substitute for any other meat protein in nearly any recipe. Make sure to include turkey when planning your breakfast, lunch and dinner meals so that your family feels energized all day, with delicious recipes that are budget and time-friendly.
A great way to make cooking from scratch easier is to roast an entire turkey. Then you can portion out the turkey from it to use in recipes like the one below. It's also great in stirfries, salads (mmmm....with cranberries and pecans) and soups. Plus you can freeze the frozen turkey so it is at hand and ready for those busy weeknights.
Spring break is right around the corner and NOW is the time to plan. Days will be busy so why not roast a turkey and make some of your favourite recipes now. You can have your fun-filled days without your healthy eating goals going out the window. All the fun without any of the regret! Perfect.
Need ideas on what to make? Looking for additional tips, recipes, videos and HOW TOs? Visit canadianturkey.ca for all your healthy cooking inspiration. The recipe section is packed with a wide variety of amazing recipes for full meals, appetizers and snacks. You can also find a gold mine of ideas for your leftovers and make-ahead meals. There’s nothing better than making some delectable dishes for the remainder of the week, or stashing some pre-made meals in the freezer for another busy weeknight.
Grab and Go Turkey Muffins
Make these easy and delicious Turkey Muffins for a healthy grab and go snack.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Canadian turkey thighs, OR 3 cups cooked and chopped Canadian turkey meat
- 10 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 1 cup peas, frozen and defrosted or pre-cooked
- 1 cup chopped broccoli, frozen and defrosted or pre-cooked
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup finely chopped or grated onion
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- If using cooked turkey, skip to step 5. If using uncooked turkey, slice turkey thighs into 1-inch strips. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook over medium heat until cooked through, 5 – 8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside to cool. Once cooled, chop into chunks.
- Add onions to pan. Sauté until translucent, 2-4 minutes.
- Add broccoli, peas and baby spinach. Cook until warmed through and spinach is wilted, 3 – 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs together. Add water and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spray a 12-piece (or 2 X 6 piece) non-stick muffin pan generously with non-stick cooking spray.
- Divide cooked vegetables evenly among muffin cups.
- Divide cherry tomatoes evenly between each muffin cup.
- Equally divide egg mixture into each muffin cup leaving ½ centimeter of space at the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until eggs are cooked through.
- Let cool slightly and then remove from muffin tins.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Amount Per Serving: Calories: 174Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 311mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 16g
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Turkey is an excellent source of high quality protein but is also lean and nutrient rich
I agree.
It is a great choice for my family because it's high in protein which gives us energy all day long! 🙂
Hi Merry sounds delish and great to find something high in protein so portable. That and a bun and some fruit and veg & you're good to go. Just double checking recipe says 10 eggs?
Yep. It makes 12 muffins (maybe a bit more) so just under 1 egg per muffin. They are like an egg muffin really.
Gotcha. Thanks.
Hi and thanks for the giveaway.We love turkey because it's delicious and high in protein
It is a nutritious choice because it is high and protein and lean, perfect for us since we have to watch our fat.
It is a great choice for my family because it’s high in protein and low in fat.
I love all the nutrients that is in Turkey and how versatile it is. You can make so many different meals using turkey
Turkey is a great choice for us because of the protein and great taste!
It is a great choice for my family because it is healthy and there are SO many recipes you can make. Great for picky eaters. Thanks!
Turkey is low in fat and high in protein.
Turkey contains all the protein we need.
LOVe turkey, especially in ‘ground’ form, so I don’t always have to use beef. 🧡
Turkey is has high quality protein. It's healthy, delicious, and versatile so the whole family can enjoy!
It is a great choice as turkey is a nice lean meat with a 100-gram serving of turkey having about 30 grams of protein
Turkey is a great choice for my family. It is lean and packed full of protein.
High in protein and low in fat is a great choice!
Turkey is low in fat & also helps you to build lean muscle as it's high in protein which means you'll burn more fat when moving and exercising.
Turkey is nutritious because it’s got high quality protein, it’s lean, it gives you iron, vitamin B12, niacin, vitamin D, potassium and phosphorus.
This recipe looks delicious !
Welcome back to Canada but I bet you can't wait to get back to the great weather down south.
Turkey is a whole, nutrient-rich food that's good for your heart.
We love Turkey because it is high in protein and my whole family loves it.