Foods A recipe that graces our table often is this simple grain-free egg bake that is filling, hearty, and easy to throw together.
One of the many blessings of raising chickens is an abundance of eggs. Sometimes an over abundance!
But the blessing of having so many eggs is the joy in finding new recipes and discovering new family favorites. But it’s not just because we have too many eggs that we eat them so often—it’s the important part they play in our health.
Why We Love This Grain-Free Egg Bake Recipe…
Even after several decades, the myth that eggs are bad for your cholesterol still permeates the air. But numerous studies have proven that belief wrong, and in fact, have shown that eggs are so beneficial they’re now considered one of the healthiest foods you can eat!
What is it about eggs that makes them so desirable? They…
- contain all 9 essential amino acids and are high in protein
- are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D
- are shown in some studies to help prevent blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks
- encourage promote hair and nails because of their high sulfur content
- contain antioxidants that help protect your eyes
- contain numerous other important vitamins and minerals
But the one benefit this mama really likes is that eggs contain something called choline. Choline is a B-complex vitamin that helps regulate the nervous system, cardiovascular system, and is especially important for the brain. Egg yolks are among the richest and easiest natural sources of choline, providing 26.5 percent of the daily value in a single large egg.
Studies have been published explaining the pivotal role choline plays in the brain development of unborn babies and in preventing neural birth defects. That in itself rates it high on a list of important foods for moms-to-be.
It’s also on the list of recommended foods for children who are preparing for tests to help boost brain function and memory. And yes, it’s even important for those of us who misplace our car keys. 🙂
So if you’re looking for a great way to get more eggs into your diet and that of your family, I suggest this grain-free egg bake for the start of a fantastic day!
Grain-Free Egg Bake
Ingredients
- 18 eggs
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup raw milk use almond, coconut or cashew to reduce the carb count if you need to! 🙂
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound meat of your choice: precooked ham, chopped cooked ground beef, Homemade Sausage
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- If you're using ham, cut it into small pieces. If you're using ground beef, brown 1 lb. in a medium frying pan over low to medium heat. You can add the Homemade Sausage Seasoning anytime while the hamburger is browning and stir it in well.
- Combine the eggs, onion, green pepper, milk, and cheese in large mixing bowl. Whisk together well.
- Stir in the meat of your choice. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.
- Bake for 1 hour until just lightly browned on top.
Nutrition
Need some more tasty, kid-friendly breakfast ideas?
Check out our cookbook Brainy Breakfasts – it’s filled with over 40 grain-free, brain-fueling breakfast recipes to keep things new and exciting! It’s available as a downloadable or softcover book. You won’t run out of healthy, tasty breakfast recipes anytime soon with this cookbook.
And don’t forget to check out Paula’s cookbooks, too! She has a great bundle of Candida cookbooks. Click here to learn about Paula’s Candida Cookbooks.
More Healthy Egg Breakfast Recipes:
- Low-Carb Egg Cloud Breakfast Delight
- Spinach Scrambled Eggs Over Tomatoes
- Fiesta Egg Scramble
- Savory Salmon Frittatas
- Cheesy Broccoli and Bacon Quiche
Paula is a homeschooling mom of five. Several family health issues involving Lyme Disease, food allergies, and candida has created a passion to write about fitness, whole food, and healthy living at WholeIntentions.com. You can touch base with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
I have enjoyed having my own chickens this past year, and you are right about the over abundance of eggs! Right now the ladies aren’t laying well, but we’ve still got quite a stash of eggs around here. Looking forward to trying this recipe. Thanks for all of the great information about the health benefits of eggs!
I didn’t think you could have raw milk on Keto? So I take it your Grain Free Egg bake isn’t Keto? Is there any other milk that could be used? Thanks
You could use almond milk or coconut milk if you’d like.