PrintEasy, High-Protein Egg Bites (Copycat Starbucks Texture)
Make these easy, high-protein egg bites in a muffin tin for a perfect grab-and-go breakfast. This recipe delivers fluffy texture comparable to Starbucks egg bites and is ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon or diced ham
- 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin or silicone muffin molds.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until completely smooth. This step helps create the fluffy texture.
- Gently stir in the shredded cheese, cooked bacon or ham, and spinach, if using. Do not overmix.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg bites are set in the center and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean.
- Let the egg bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
- Serve warm immediately, or cool completely before storing for meal prep.
Notes
- For the best texture, blend the egg and cottage cheese mixture using an immersion blender or regular blender until completely smooth before adding mix-ins.
- These egg bites freeze well. Cool them completely, place them in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to one month. Reheat from frozen in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds.
- For a low-carb breakfast, skip any added vegetables that contain higher sugar content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 105