Veggie Breakfast Bars (Low Carb)
The breakfast bars are packed with flavor, vegetables and love.
These vegetable packed breakfast bars are my go to meal prep for that healthy low carb delicious lunch, snack or anytime meal. Again, another recipe that is super simple to prep and make. It is few steps but I promise you that they are worth it!
The options for substitutes here are cheddar cheese for the mozzarella and next time I am definitely making this with some sauteed mushrooms and feta cheese.
If you like this recipe you will love my Sausage and Cheese Egg Bake or my Baked Egg Tortilla or my Easy Egg Crunch Wrap. All super delicious and easy to make anytime!
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Veggie Breakfast Bars
Ingredients
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 small carrots, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp Italian herb blend
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella (divided)
- 8 oz broccoli, fine chop
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400℉. Line a 9×13" pan with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, heat your olive oil. Add in the onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add in the carrots and bell pepper and cook until they become tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season with the Italian herb blend, salt and pepper to taste. Lastly stir in the garlic for 30 seconds and then remove the pan from the burner.
- In a large bowl, lightly beat your eggs and then add in the milk, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, the sauteed veggies, the chopped broccoli. Season again with a little salt and pepper to taste. Mix it all to combine. Transfer the mixture to your pan and spread out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Slice into 6 equal pieces and serve.
Notes
You can use any vegetable here like mushrooms.
You can use any shredded cheese like cheddar as an alternative to mozzarella.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3439IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 1mg
so easy to make and so tasty. trying to find quick, easy, low carb, healthy recipes, and this is perfect! Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack! Thank you!!
HI Frances, That’s right! I’m glad you liked the way the recipe sounds! Hope you enjoy!
Wondering if these breakfast bars freeze well?
yes they do!
How do you heat leftovers?
Hi James, I do in my mini toaster oven or in a covered pan on my cooktop…