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High Protein Egg Bites


  • Author: emily-mitchell
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

These fluffy, filling egg bites are perfect for busy mornings and can be customized with various ingredients to suit your taste.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, etc.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cooked meat (optional: turkey sausage, chicken, bacon, ham)
  • 1/2 cup chopped veggies (spinach, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, broccoli)
  • Cooking spray or a little oil for the pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a standard muffin tin really well.
  2. Blend the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth and foamy.
  3. Add the shredded cheese into the blended egg mixture.
  4. Fill the muffin cups with cooked meat and veggies, then pour the egg mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the centers are set.
  6. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.

Notes

For watery veggies, pre-cook them for a minute or squeeze out excess moisture to keep the egg bites fluffy.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 bites
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg