Description
These light and fluffy cottage cheese egg bites are packed with protein and flavor, making them the perfect healthy breakfast or snack that’s easy to meal prep and enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk until fully combined.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and mix until evenly distributed.
- If using, stir in the chopped spinach and diced bell pepper for added flavor and nutrition.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm or let cool completely and store in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes to the egg mixture.
- The egg bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days for easy meal prep.
- Use silicone muffin molds to make it easier to remove the bites after baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
