Easy High-Protein Egg Bites
These Easy, High-Protein Egg Bites are versatile, delicious, and simple to make, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 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) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or silicone molds.
- Whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth in a large bowl.
- Fold in the shredded cheese, crumbled bacon or diced ham, and chopped spinach if you’re using it.
- Pour the egg mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg bites are fully set and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before removing from the tin.
- Serve warm or let them cool completely for storage.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother mixture and don’t overfill the muffin cups.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/easy-high-protein-egg-bites/