Healthy Mac & Cheese Muffins

These Healthy Mac and Cheese Muffins are a fun, lunchbox-friendly spin on a classic comfort food. Packed with whole wheat pasta, vegetables, and protein-rich cheese, they make a satisfying and nutritious snack or meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped spinach
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

Follow the directions on the box to cook the macaroni until it is al dente

Remove the water and set it aside

Whisk the milk, eggs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper together in a bowl

To the cheese mix, add cooked macaroni, diced bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and chopped spinach

Mix everything together well

For muffins, use cooking spray to grease the tin

Put an even amount of the macaroni mixture into each muffin cup

Put the muffins in an oven that has already been heated for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are set and have a light golden top

Let the muffins cool a bit in the pan before taking them out

You can serve it hot or cold