Cheddar Broccolini Egg Muffins

My family LOVES these cheddar broccolini egg muffins, and I love them because they are super easy to whip up.  This recipe is just another variation of my Sausage, Cheddar, Green Chile Egg Muffins recipe. These egg muffins are gluten free, and a great way to sneak in a veggie.

I make these egg muffins the night before, so all I have to do is reheat the muffins and slice up some fresh fruit.  Plus, my hubby can grab a few after his 6am crossfit workout, and head to work.

This recipe calls for shredded cheese.  I use the shredding attachment for my KitchenAid Food Processor, to make shredding cheese quick.  Click here to read why I shred my own cheese, as well as, why I choose full-fat organic dairy.   

Nourishing Ingredients {why I feel good feeding these egg muffins to my munchkin}

• Egg:  Protein, selenium, vitamins B12 & D, phosphorus, and choline.  Eggs contain lutein & zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes from developing age-related macular degeneration & cataracts.  I HIGHLY recommend “pasture-raised” eggs from your local farmers market or organic eggs from the grocery store.
• Broccolini:  Vitamins A, B-complex, C & K, folates, small amount of Omega 3, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium.  Broccolini also contains fiber, antioxidants, and many photo-nutrients that have been shown to protect against various cancers.
• Cheddar:  Protein, vitamin A, B & D, calcium, phosphorus, and tryptophan.
• Milk:  Protein, vitamin A, B & D, calcium, phosphorus, and tryptophan.  I purchase the Kalona Super Natural brand for a few different reasons.  It’s non-homogenized, which means it is less processed and more similar to its natural state with the cream rising to the top.  In addition, whole milk is less processed than 2%, 1% and skim milk.  It’s officially USDA organic.  The milk is derived from grass-fed cows, which means a higher nutritional profile.  Finally, the milk is low temperature batch-pasteurized {once again, less processed than high temperature pasteurization} which preserves the beneficial bacteria and the flavor of the milk.  If you can’t find this brand then look for non-homogenized, organic, grass-fed, and batch-pasteurized.  You can read more about their process, by clicking here.
• Pink Himalayan Sea Salt:  Calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron,  and bromide.  Helps regulate sleep, retains water, nourishes nerves, and helps break down food.
• Pepper:  Aids in digestion, helps the body absorb vitamins & minerals, can reduce intestinal gas & upset stomach, antioxidants, and has antibacterial & anti-cancer properties.