PrintFluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Enjoy these easy, high-protein cottage cheese egg bites for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack. They bake perfectly in muffin tins for a grab-and-go meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 12 egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use silicone muffin liners.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If using, stir in shredded cheese and chopped chives into the blended mixture.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden.
- Let the egg bites cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before removing.
- Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- These egg bites are great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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