Easy Cheese & Bacon Frittata Recipe | High Protein Breakfast or Lunch

A frittata is the ultimate meal prep recipe — quick, versatile, and packed with nutrients. This cheese & bacon frittata is rich in protein, low in carbs, and makes a hearty breakfast or light lunch. With simple ingredients like eggs, ricotta, spinach, and mushrooms, it’s a balanced option that fuels your body while tasting amazing.

Perfect for:

• Meal prep → make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days

• Low-carb diets → with just 5.7g of carbs per serving

• High-protein goals → 26.7g protein per serve keeps you fuller for longer

Ingredients (Serves 1 | 255g)

• 2 large eggs

• 60 mL skim milk

• 26.75 g light ricotta cheese

• 10 g shredded mozzarella cheese

• 20 g diced bacon

• 20 g mushrooms, diced

• 15 g baby spinach

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

2. Prepare vegetables: wash and dice mushrooms, chop spinach.

3. Whisk eggs & dairy: in a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and ricotta until smooth.

4. Add fillings: stir in bacon, mozzarella, mushrooms, and spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and optional chilli flakes.

5. Bake: pour mixture into an oven-proof dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and set.

Nutrition per Serve

• Calories: 263kcal

• Protein: 26g

• Fat: 14g

• Carbohydrates: 5.7g

• Fibre: 1g

This makes it a perfect macro-balanced meal for anyone looking to boost protein while keeping carbs moderate.

Tips & Variations

• Make it vegetarian → swap bacon for extra mushrooms or zucchini.

• Add more flavour → try fresh herbs like parsley or basil.

• Meal prep hack → bake in muffin tins for grab-and-go frittata cups.