Cottage Cheese Egg Bites: The Ultimate High-Protein Breakfast
These cottage cheese egg bites are fluffy, protein-packed, and perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast or post-workout snack
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- large eggs
- ¾ cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, feta, or mozzarella)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking powder (optional)
- ½ cup chopped spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or use silicone liners.
In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and baking powder (if using). Blend until smooth.
Stir in shredded cheese and optional ingredients.
Pour mixture into muffin tin, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake for 20–22 minutes until set and golden. A toothpick should come out clean.
Let cool 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
For fluffier egg bites, bake with a water bath or blend well to aerate the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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