After-School Snack Recipe: Mini Spinach Frittatas

Bake these Mini Spinach Frittatas in advance for an easy protein-packed after-school snack to enjoy throughout the week. 

Not only are these Mini Spinach Frittatas the perfect after-school snack for the kiddos, they’re also wonderful pre or post-workout fuel. Feel free to customize the frittatas and make them your own by substituting and adding in your favorite veggies. You could try kale instead of spinach, cheddar instead of feta and add in diced bell pepper, bacon and/or ham. If you prefer to eat dairy-free or just want to keep the calories lower; skip the cheese altogether.

Mini Spinach Frittatas

Ingredients- 

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped or a thawed 10-oz. box of frozen chopped spinach; squeeze dried
• 10 large eggs (organic and cage-free, if possible)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, rosemary or chives)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)

Instructions-

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Add spinach and stir with onion mixture for about 2 minutes and until spinach begins to wilt. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Meanwhile; in a large bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper until blended.
If using feta, divide crumbles among the 12 muffin cups.
Once onion mixture has cooled, whisk onion mixture and herbs into eggs. Divide among the 12 muffin cups and bake until set in center, 25 to 30 minutes.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts-
calculated with fresh spinach, feta and using 10 eggs

Servings- 12 frittatas
Amount Per Serving (1 frittata)
Calories 93.0
Total Fat 6.6 g
Saturated Fat 2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.6 g
Cholesterol 160.6 mg
Sodium 133.4 mg
Potassium 89.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate 0.8 g
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 6.4 g

Author information

Kim Lee

Kim is the blogger behind Hungry Healthy Girl, where she creates family-friendly delicious nutritious meals, snacks and desserts. She enjoys running, weight training, cooking, blogging, reading, shopping and family time.

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