Unhealthy: Egg Soufflé
Soufflés sound fancy and refined because they are. But they also tend to come with a side of butter, cream, cheese, and refined white flour. This doesn’t exactly sound light and healthy, does it? Especially if you’re watching your cholesterol. However, most of us don’t eat this often, so it shouldn’t be that big of a problem.
We can’t imagine anyone making egg soufflé every day, but in case you’re just that big of a fan, try lightening it up with skim milk and less cheese. You can even sneak in some spinach to balance things out. It won’t be exactly the same, but your arteries won’t mind.
Healthy: Baked Eggs (Not in Cake)
We’re not talking baked goods here—think more like roasted veggie dishes with eggs cracked over the top. Cooking eggs this way lets them soak up the flavors of whatever else is in the dish, and you don’t need much (if any) oil to make it work.
If you haven’t tried this yet here’s an easy go-to: roasted peppers, zucchini, and onions with two eggs on top, baked until the whites are just set. Simple, cozy, and full of delicious and nutritious goodness.
Unhealthy: Store-Bought Quiche
It looks innocent and healthy enough, sitting there in the bakery case, all golden and savory. You inevitably think it’s mostly eggs, right? It’s delicious, yes, but also a bit misleading. Quiche is usually packed with cheese, cream, and let’s not forget that buttery pastry crust.
If you love quiche (and who doesn’t?), try making your own at home. Skip the crust or use a whole-grain version. Lighten up the filling with milk instead of cream and load it with veggies. It still tastes amazing, promise.
Healthy: Microwaved Eggs
Microwaves often garner a negative reputation mostly because people use them to heat up ready-made microwavable meals or yesterday’s leftover takeout. But microwaves are actually a great way to cook eggs without killing off nutrients. Since they heat quickly, your eggs spend less time exposed to heat, which helps preserve vitamins like B2 and folate.
The best part is that you can make eggs in under two minutes. Whisk in a mug, microwave, stir, done. Add a little chopped spinach or bell pepper and some freshly cracked black pepper for flavour.
Unhealthy: Deviled Eggs
Ah, deviled eggs, the party snack that tricks you into thinking it’s healthy because it’s small. But all that mayo in the filling adds up, especially if you’re going back for seconds (or thirds).
But there’s an easy way to keep the vibe but cut the fat. Just use Greek yogurt instead of mayo. It’s still creamy, but also adds extra protein and probiotics. You can even keep the mustard and paprika, they’re doing no harm.
