Maple Pork Breakfast Muffin Bites

Savory oven-baked breakfast muffins made with lean ground pork, eggs, oats, and a touch of maple for a portable meal-prep option. They reheat well for busy mornings and offer a Canadian-inspired flavor profile that is very different from skillet, bowl, or casserole-style pork recipes.

Maple Pork Breakfast Muffin Bites
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
25 min
Yield
1 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 g Black Pepper
  • 35 g Carrot
  • 20 g Celery
  • 25 g Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 g Dried Thyme
  • 50 g Egg
  • 150 g Lean ground pork
  • 10 g Maple Syrup
  • 40 g Milk 2%
  • 40 g Onion
  • 30 g Rolled oats
  • 2 g Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C and lightly grease a muffin pan or line it with parchment cups.
  2. Finely chop the onion, carrot, and celery, then cook them in a skillet over medium heat until softened.
  3. Add the lean ground pork, salt, pepper, and thyme, and cook until the pork is no longer pink, breaking it up well as it cooks.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and maple syrup, then stir in the oats and cheddar cheese.
  5. Mix the cooked pork and vegetables into the oat mixture until evenly combined.
  6. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin wells and press it down lightly so it holds together after baking.
  7. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the muffins are set and lightly browned on top.
  8. Let cool before removing from the pan, then portion into containers for the week and reheat as needed.