"Lazy" Snow Days

Its been a long while since I have written anything. We have been on quite a journey this past year and as things settle into a new kind of routine I will get caught up and take you on that journey. But for now, on this frosty cold day off school, I think I will have some fun. I always love reading recipe blogs and getting inspired to try something new with my kids, who both LOVE to help me in the kitchen. My youngest just turned 2 and my oldest is turning 6 and they both bring so much fun and joy to cooking. Ok, and maybe a whole lot of mess, lets be real, ha ha. But that's part of the joy, their joy. I have had to learn to let go of the controls a bit and find ways for even the littlest ones to help. Small plastic measuring cups with handles so they can help pour into oversized bowls so they cant miss, wooden spoons for stirring, and of course a sturdy chair or step so they can see into the bowls while the magic happens.
So on this unexpected day at home, I managed to organize some learning/activity stations (thanks to years of ECE training, lol) that kept the littles happily busy until mid-morning. Then the inevitable happened and they started asking for snacks. That's when I realized it was 11:30am that I had very little in the way of a quick lunch for the three of us. I honestly have no idea where I saw this yummy meal idea, if I find it again I will for sure credit the source, but I might have made it up. Who knows. The important part is, we loved it! They both had seconds and cleared their plates, and as you know, when the kids are silently eating at the table, it must be yummy!

I called them Egg Muffins but you can call them whatever you like...

Start with a well oiled muffin pan and an over preheated to 350 degrees.  Add your choice of meat if so desired, this is also yummy vegetarian style. We used the allergy free smoked ham by Pillars. Lay in the bottom of each and then add chopped greens such as onion, spinach, kale etc.

Then add chopped tomatoes, mushroom or anything else yummy!

Next crack one egg on top of each...

Bake for approx 15-20 min, or until egg whites are fully cooked. VOILA!

Serve on english muffins, or with gluten free toast, with salad, or on their own. So quick to prep and bake, one pan to wash, one happy mama and two satisfied kids!