Description
Cottage cheese egg bites are a tasty and nutritious way to elevate your breakfast routine. These fluffy, protein-packed bites combine creamy cottage cheese with fresh vegetables and eggs for a satisfying meal that is both filling and versatile. Ideal for meal prep, they can be customized with your favorite ingredients and enjoyed warm or cold, making them perfect for busy mornings or as a healthy snack throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add the cottage cheese and whisk until creamy.
- Fold in the spinach, bell peppers, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until combined.
- Pour the mixture into muffin cups until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite (50g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different cheeses such as feta or mozzarella. Customize by adding herbs like basil or chives, or even cooked bacon bits for extra crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.