These healthy mini frittatas are just the thing for busy mornings because you can make them ahead!
When I was a child in the 80s I used to imagine what life would be like in the 21st century and I would count how old I would be in the year 2000. 25. That seemed like an impossibly big number.
I would be a full-fledged grown up with responsibilities and everything else that comes with adulthood but it also seemed awfully far away, so I didn’t think about it too much.
Now fast-forward a few years ahead and then a few more. 25 has come and gone and the number I am looking at is 40.
That’s right. That’s how many I am. This past birthday on Christmas Day came with a lot of joy and a bit of apprehension. I was in retrospective mood for weeks leading up to the big day attempting to embrace entering the new decade of my life.
I’ve arrived at who I am. There is no more ‘when I grow up I want to be…” I’ve become me and I better live my life NOW.
Looking back I love all of my choices…the attitudes could’ve been sunnier at times though. Overall the 30s were a busy decade; first babies, then toddlers, then getting my professional life back on track.
I spent last three years pursuing many career goals, both in teaching and blogging, which translated into A LOT of hard work. I had no time to pause, take a breather, go for a run or even a walk.
The results are amazing on both counts but poor me suffered a bit. Well, no more, I am declaring the 40s to be the healthy years; the end of striving and longing, the end of instability and poor health.
I am going to take care of myself, mind and body. Just like my previous goals required commitment so will this one. For now I am starting with healthy eating and exercise, who knows where I will end up!
These healthy mini frittatas is how I start my day. I am up at 6:30 am and out of the house by 7:30.
I have no time to lallygag about the house. Every minute counts and that is why I make a batch of mini frittatas and keep them in a fridge to last me throughout the week, then pop them in a microwave and you’ve got a nutritious breakfast.
You can even grab them and eat them on the go since they are baked in a muffin tin and perfectly portable.
How can something simple and so healthy be delicious? I’ll tell you how – eggs, tiny bit of ham, kale sautéed with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes – that’s how!
If you have brilliant ideas of how I can make my life healthier please leave a comment. I would love to hear your nuggets of wisdom!
Ingredients
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 cups of chopped kale
- 10 eggs large
- salt
- pepper
- 2 thick slices of ham or turkey
- low calorie spray for coating muffin pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 350F/180C.
- Spray a large pan with low-calorie cooking spray and add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cook for 1 minute over low heat. Add kale, a pinch of salt and 2 tbsp of water, cover with a lid and let it steam for 5 minutes. It should be enough time to soften the kale and for the flavours to blend. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk eggs until slightly foamy, add chopped ham and salt and pepper. Add cooked kale and sun-dried tomatoes to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
- Evenly divide among 12 muffin cups, preferable silicone ones to avoid sticking.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
Kimberly Robbins says
atI can’t wait to make these. Think I will add chicken apple sausage to some and broccoli cheddar to others.
The best thing I ever did for my health was to download the my fitness pal app to my phone. I use it to track all of the food that I eat throughout the day, as well as any exercise that I get.
Gotta tell you it was a real shocker when I realized how many calories I actually consume in a day😳
My motto these days is everything in moderation. I used to to deny myself the things that I love like desserts, Pasta and bread with jam. Life is too short to never eat cake so now I have a little bit when I want it and I don’t feel deprived, which keeps me from over indulging🎂
vikalinka says
atThat’s my philosophy as well, Kimberly! Life is not just about being thin! 🙂
Tzivia says
atWow omg these look really way yummmm and colorful too job well done julia darlin wonder if it would be really way good with cheese inside love cheese
vikalinka says
atOh yes, Tzivia, cheese would be lovely!! I skipped it to save some extra calories but adding it could only improve the recipe. 😉
Charlie @ The Kitchen Shed says
atThese look delicious! I haven’t made this kind of thing for ages, It would save a lot of time in the morning when I’m rushing on the school run.
Kevin Chambers-Paston says
atHappy belated birthday from me! I am ashamed to say I’ve never thought of having frittata for breakfast… I’ve often made one and had leftovers which I’ve had for lunch but next time I’m having it the morning after for sure. In fact, I’ll even make them as mini ones for this express purpose. I am a changed man! 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
atThese look delicious! We make something similar to this every Sunday for breakfasts on the go and snacks. They save a lot of time and stop us grabbing junk food.
Louise | Cygnet Kitchen says
atI rarely think to make make frittata but I love the look of these mini snack size versions, Julia! I also remember spending a lot of time wondering what life would be like in the new New Millennium, convinced there would be flying cars and other such things like in Back To The Future. I never imagined what it would be like to forty, it seemed so old. Fortunately its not that bad, like they say, its where life begins… xx
Gingeybites says
atHappy Birthday! These look so good. I have a real savoury tooth and am rubbish at eating breakfast but I could definitely eat these!
Hannah Hossack-Lodge (Domestic Gothess) says
atHappy belated birthday! These look like a fantastic snack to keep in the fridge so there’s something quick and healthy to grab when the hunger pangs strike. My tip would be to find an exercise that you actually enjoy doing – I go for a dog walk every day which I love as it gives me a break from the computer screen; and I go bouldering every week which is a fantastic workout but it doesn’t feel like you are doing “a workout” as it is so much fun, and is a mental challenge as much as a physical one!
Sweet Somethings Blog says
atHappy birthday!! Sounds like you need to take a vacation! And then a couple of mini vacations throughout the year! I’ve found this really helps me to stop whatever I am doing and really appreciate life and family. And happiness is definitely a key to being healthy. Good luck on your journey and great post!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
atI love these frittatas, perfect for breakfast on the go! I find that I exercise as much for my physical health as my mental health… it helps to schedule it into the week, and then I make time for it. Also, I think it helps to do something you love. I love running, but I’ve also added in some yoga and pilates this year for greater strength and flexibility. If you can look forward to your workout, it’s much easier (and more fun!) :).
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
atThese are the perfect little pick me up snack for a cold winter day!
Lucy Parissi says
atAccording to my husband your 40s is when you pursue your true passion. You may have had a jump start though on that score! I know what you mean about concentrating on everything else but keeping yourself healthy – and it sadly gets harder the older you get. But we can do it!
I love this recipe – am making it soon as I need something portable and preprepared for breakfast. I will add some oatbran to Dukanify it!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
atFirst, fabulous frittatas! Secondly, happy belated birthday. Without totally outing myself as “old”, I have to say while I met my 40’s with trepidation, they were (so far), the best years yet. There is just something about the wisdom and confidence of age, combined with being still young enough to enjoy it 😉