Fluffy High-Protein Egg Bites – Light, Satisfying & Meal Prep Friendly Recipe
These Fluffy High-Protein Egg Bites are light, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep. Combining eggs with cottage cheese and your favorite cooked add-ins, these bites are baked to fluffy perfection, making a nutritious and convenient breakfast or snack option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Optional: garlic powder, herbs, or chili flakes
Cheese & Add-Ins
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, etc.)
- 1½ cups cooked add-ins (bacon, spinach, mushrooms, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a muffin tin well or line with silicone muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Blend Eggs and Cottage Cheese: In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture, ensuring fluffy bites.
- Mix in Cheese and Add-Ins: Transfer the blended egg mixture to a bowl and gently stir in the shredded cheese and your choice of cooked add-ins such as bacon, spinach, or mushrooms.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow space for rising during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 28 minutes or until the egg bites are just set and slightly firm to touch.
- Cool and Store: Allow the egg bites to cool slightly in the tin before carefully removing them. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage, making meal prep easy and convenient.
Notes
- Use fully cooked add-ins to ensure moisture balance and prevent sogginess.
- Customize flavors with your favorite herbs, spices, or cheese varieties.
- These egg bites reheat well in the microwave or oven.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and shredded cheese with plant-based alternatives.
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