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Egg Bites Recipe

These better-than-Starbucks egg bites deliver cafe-quality results in your own kitchen. Packed with 12g of protein per serving and perfect for meal prep, they're a delicious, budget-friendly breakfast solution that saves you over 75% compared to store-bought versions. Make once, enjoy all week!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Better Than Starbucks Egg Bites High Protein Egg Bites High Protein Egg Bites Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 33 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 12 egg bites
Calories: 165kcal
Cost: $8.55

Equipment

  • Silicone egg bite mold or muffin tin
  • Blender
  • Large baking dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • Kitchen thermometer (optional)

Ingredients

Base Mixture:

  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Gruyere cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • teaspoon black pepper

Optional Mix-ins choose 2-3:

  • 2 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ¼ cup spinach sautéed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C)
  • Prepare Base:
  • Blend eggs, cottage cheese, and cream until smooth (30 seconds)
  • Add salt and pepper
  • Pour into measuring cup
  • Assembly:
  • Spray molds with cooking spray
  • Add mix-ins to molds
  • Pour egg mixture, leaving ¼ inch space
  • Top with cheese
  • Baking:
  • Place mold in large baking dish
  • Add hot water halfway up sides
  • Cover tightly with foil
  • Bake 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly
  • Finishing:
  • Cool 5 minutes before removing
  • Serve warm

Notes

  • Always use hot water for water bath
  • Pat vegetables dry before using
  • Don't overfill molds
  • Check doneness with slight jiggle test

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 138mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 1.2mg