Description
These high-protein, creamy egg bites are perfect for meal prep, a quick breakfast, or a healthy snack! Packed with cheese, veggies, and optional turkey bacon, they’re nutritious, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients
✅ 6 large eggs
✅ ½ cup cottage cheese
✅ ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
✅ ¼ cup diced bell peppers
✅ ¼ cup diced spinach or kale
✅ ¼ tsp garlic powder
✅ ¼ tsp black pepper
✅ ¼ tsp salt
✅ ½ cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon or chicken sausage (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use silicone liners.
2️⃣ Blend the egg mixture:
- In a blender, mix eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Add veggies & protein:
- Divide the bell peppers, spinach, and turkey bacon (if using) evenly into each muffin cup.
4️⃣ Pour the egg mixture:
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the blended egg mixture.
5️⃣ Bake:
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve:
- Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
- Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for up to 4 days!
7️⃣ Reheat & Enjoy:
- Microwave for 30 seconds for a quick breakfast on the go!
Notes
✔️ Want extra flavor? Add a pinch of paprika, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce.
✔️ Mix up the veggies! Try mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, or zucchini.
✔️ Make them dairy-free – Use dairy-free cheese and sub cottage cheese for unsweetened almond yogurt.
✔️ Freeze for later! Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes