McDonald's-Style Egg McMuffin
This version replaces processed meats and refined breads with pasture-raised eggs and wholesome sprouted grains for a nutrient-dense start to your day.
- Cuisine American
- Course Breakfast
- Prep 10 min
- Cook 10 min
- Serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 organic sprouted grain English muffins
- 2 organic pasture-raised large eggs
- 2 slices nitrate-free grass-fed ham
- 1 oz grass-fed sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Clean swaps
How we upgrade the restaurant version with better ingredients.
- Canola or soybean oil → Avocado oil — Eliminates inflammatory industrial seed oils
- Nitrate-preserved ham → Nitrate-free grass-fed ham — Avoids chemical preservatives and nitrates
- Refined white flour muffin → Sprouted grain English muffin — Provides sustained energy without a blood sugar spike
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F or prepare a toaster.
- Split the muffins and toast them until lightly golden brown.
- Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat with the avocado oil.
- Sear the ham slices for 1 minute per side until slightly crisp, then remove from the pan.
- Crack the eggs into the same skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper; cover and cook until whites are set but yolks remain runny (about 2-3 minutes).
- Place a small amount of cheese on each egg to allow it to soften.
- Assemble the muffins by layering the ham, egg, and cheese between the toasted halves.
FAQ
Is this version gluten-free?
To make it gluten-free, swap the sprouted grain muffins for two thick slices of toasted gluten-free sprouted bread.
Can I make this lower in calories?
Yes, you can omit the cheese and use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
Cooked it?
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