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Perfect Egg Bites Recipe – Better Than Starbucks!
These Egg Bites are perfect for busy mornings when you just need something that you can grab from the fridge and heat up in seconds. While I love my make-ahead Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups and Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal, sometimes savory and higher protein breakfasts are a must. This recipe is made with fresh veggies, salsa for extra flavor, and cheesy goodness, resulting in perfectly fluffy egg bites that work every time and making for a great start to the day!
Why You’ll Love This Quick Egg Bites Recipe
- Healthy – Low in calories and filled with protein and healthy veggies, these breakfast egg bites are an easy breakfast and excellent fuel for your body!
- Easy – As a busy mom of 3, I know how important it is to have easy and fast breakfast options available. You will love how quickly this recipe comes together with minimal effort.
- Versatile – You can customize this recipe in so many different ways! Add meat, swap out with different veggies, or toss in some fresh herbs!
Love egg recipes? You’ll also love my Pesto Eggs Recipe and Poached Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad, too!
Ingredients in the Best Egg Bites
You only need 6 ingredients to make these tasty egg bites. Here’s what is inside:
- Eggs – Large eggs are the base of this recipe. You can substitute with egg whites, too. Just use 1 full cup of egg whites for the recipe.
- Cottage Cheese – I love the flavor cottage cheese adds to these bites. I used low-fat, but use whatever you prefer. You can substitute it with Greek yogurt or cream cheese as well.
- Salt – I’ve added a specific amount the the recipe, but feel free to adjust to your taste.
- Spinach and Red Bell Pepper – The textures and healthy additions of veggies make these SO GOOD! Check below for some other ideas for things you can add in.
- Salsa – This is the star of these delicious breakfast bites. Any simple salsa, either store-bought or homemade salsa will work.
How to Make Easy Egg Bites
This recipe comes together in just 3 easy steps. All you need is a whisk or blender, and a silicone muffin pan! Here’s how to make easy egg bites:
- Step 1: Blend together the eggs, cottage cheese, and salt.
- Step 2: Fold in the veggies and salsa, and pour into the silicone muffin tin.
- Step 3: Bake for 30 minutes, serve, and enjoy!
More Ingredient Options
Meat – Add more protein and flavor to your egg bites with finely chopped proteins like breakfast sausage, bacon, ham, or chorizo.
Veggies – There are endless options when it comes to adding veggies into your egg bites. I suggest avoiding things with high water content so the egg bites aren’t too moist. Greens like kale and arugula, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, carrots, and asparagus are all great options!
Cheeses – The cottage cheese gives them a slightly cheesy flavor, but you can add more in the blending process. Smoked Gouda, creamy gruyere, and salty parmesan would all make perfect additions. Other options to try are Monterey jack cheese or feta cheese.
Herbs and Spices – Make them herby with freshly chopped basil, parsley, oregano, or dill. I love adding Everything Bagel seasoning to these as well. Make them spicy with a dash of cayenne pepper or a taco seasoning.
FAQ
What if My Egg Bites Are Soggy?
If your egg bites seem to have a lot of liquid around the edges when you pull them out of the muffin tin, pop them back into the oven for another 5-10 minutes!
How to Prevent Soggy Egg Bites
The best way to prevent soggy egg bites is to make sure to not add too much liquid to the “batter”. In this case, I used cottage cheese, but made sure to drain it first! Another option is to substitute cheddar cheese instead.
Can I Use Paper Liners for Egg Bites?
Absolutely! Just let the egg bites cool completely, then slowly and carefully peel them off to prevent them from falling apart. If possible, though, a silicone mold pan works best!
Storing Baked Egg Bites
Refrigerate – Allow the egg bites to cool completely, place them in an airtight container, and store them in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freeze – Allow the egg bites to cool completely, place them in an airtight container, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheating – Reheat the egg bites in the microwave for 30-60 seconds for refrigerated, or 2-2.5 minutes for frozen.
More Breakfast Recipes to Try
- Blended Overnight Oats
- Gluten-Free Lemon Raspberry Muffins
- Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
- Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole
- Maple Butternut Squash Quinoa Breakfast Bake
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Perfect Egg Bites Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
- 2 Tablespoons salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, and salt to the blender and blend until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped spinach, bell peppers, and salsa.
- Spray the silicone molds with avocado oil spray.
- Pour the egg mixture into muffin pan.
- Bake the egg bites for 30 minutes, or until firm and set. Allow to cool for 2 minutes and remove them from the mold.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- To prevent the egg bites from getting soggy, be sure to drain the cottage cheese.
- You can also use cheddar cheese instead!
- Store in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, and freeze up to 3 months.Â
- Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds from the fridge or 2.5 minutes from the freezer.
Krysten says:
Perfect egg bites recipe! Saves me on having to buy them every day, haha! These were so easy to make. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to try it. I did add a little sprinkled feta but that’s the only change I made.
Krysten says:
Delicious egg bites recipe! Saves me on having to buy them every day, haha! These were so easy to make. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to try it.
moop brown says:
These egg bites look super vibrant and colorful and I appreciate that they are packed with protein as well. Thank you for sharing
Hayley Dhanecha says:
I made these yesterday for our brunch and we all enjoyed it. Great recipe that healthy and simple to follow.
ERin says:
These eggs bites were so easy to make! And I love the inclusion of cottage there in there. I’ll be making them again!
Veronika says:
I love making various egg bites every couple of weeks, it makes breakfast so easy! I love the addition of cottage cheese and the salsa added some great flavor too!
Molly Kumar says:
These look absolutely gorgeous and so delicious. Would make such a healthy grab and go breakfast or snack. Loving the use of low-fat cottage cheese along with salsa.
Lauren says:
These egg bites turned out delicious.. I love that I can just grab-and-go on a busy weekday morning too!
Tammy says:
A delicious high protein bite! Perfect make ahead recipe too for busy mornings or post-workout meals.
Elaine says:
I recently made this and they were fantastic! Smooth, creamy texture and full of flavor from the cheese and veggies. My family loved it! 🙂
Jar Of Lemons replied:
So glad you enjoyed this egg bite recipe!
Gloria says:
Eggs are great for any meal of the day. These little bites are great for eating on the run. No need to skip breakfast!