HEALTHY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST MUFFINS  Serves 4 375 kcal & 28g protein per serving  AD Flavouring your chicken mince with your favourite sausage is a great hack to make these super high protein alternative that you can tuck into every day. Using my addiction @All Things Butter cottage cheese instead of cream cheese to add extra protein and flavour. These hold up brilliantly for 4 days or you can freeze! 4 English muffins 250g 5% chicken mince 1 small courgette, grated and squeezed very dry 1 egg 1 tsp dried sage 1 tsp garlic granules Lots of black pepper 4 tbsp cottage cheese 2 spring onions, finely chopped Large handful of spinach, finely chopped 4 slices cheese of choice (I like smoked cheddar) Method Mix the chicken mince, grated courgette, egg, dried sage, garlic granules and lots of black pepper in a bowl season with salt. The mixture will be wet.  Line a baking tray with parchment (or prep your air fryer basket). Use two spoons to shape into 4 patties roughly the size of your muffins.  Bake at 220°C (200°C fan) for 12 minutes, flip, then bake 3–5 minutes more until browned on both sides and cooked through. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.  Mix the cottage cheese with the spring onions and chopped spinach. Add black pepper (and a pinch of salt if needed).  Cut the muffins in half. Spread the cottage cheese mix over the bottom halves. Add a chicken patty, top with a slice of cheese, then close with the muffin top and press down gently. Wrap each muffin tightly and store in the fridge. Storage Instructions: * Fridge: Wrap and store for up to 4 days. * Freezer: Freeze wrapped for up to 3 months. Defrost fully before reheating for best texture. Reheating Instructions: * Oven/Air Fryer: Split in half and reheat sausage side up at 170°C for 8–10 minutes until hot throughout and the cheese has melted. * Microwave: Split in half, microwave at 600W for 30 seconds, flip, then 30–40 seconds until piping hot. (Finish in the air fryer for 1–2 minutes if you want it crisp.) #healthy #mealprepideas #breakfast - @emthenutritionist