High-Protein Spinach Frittata

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High-Protein Spinach Frittata

Looking for a way to get more protein and greens in your diet? This high-protein Spinach Frittata covers all of those bases while tasting fluffy and delicious. Each slice has a whopping 16 grams of protein and over one cup of spinach making it the perfect snack or addition to any meal. Your classic frittata has a base of eggs and vegetables, but this frittata takes it a step further with the addition of cottage cheese and parmesan for an added dimension of flavor. Cottage cheese is one of our favorite ways to sneak more protein in since it tends to be lower in calories compared to most cheese and much higher in protein.

You can get really creative with this recipe and swap in any other leafy greens and fresh herbs! Let’s dig into the details on how to prep this frittata…you will love it:


Spinach Frittata

PREP TIME
15

COOK TIME
30

TOTAL TIME
45

SERVES
6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (~50g) parmesan cheese⁣
  • 1 jalapeno, de-seeded⁣
  • 1 large handful chives⁣
  • garlic powder⁣
  • black pepper⁣
  • 1 container (16oz) 2% cottage cheese⁣
  • 2 eggs + 1 egg white⁣
  • 8-10 cups spinach (I used ~290g)⁣
  • pinch of salt if desired⁣

Directions

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend together
  2. Pour the ingredients into a cake pan
  3. Cook for ~25-35 minutes at 375, the top should be evenly browned with the middle bouncy and formed.⁣
  4. Flip it over on a cooling rack and cut into 6 slices

Summary

This protein-packed Spinach Frittata delivers 16g of protein per slice, making it ideal for blood sugar balance, hormone support, and satiety. The blend of eggs, cottage cheese, and parmesan offers a high-protein, low-carb base, while over a cup of spinach per serving adds fiber and essential micronutrients like folate, magnesium, and iron. Cottage cheese provides a lower-calorie, high-casein protein boost that supports muscle repair and blood sugar regulation. 

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