High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Oven Meal Prep Recipe)
Make these fluffy, high-protein egg bites at home using cottage cheese for a creamy texture. This easy oven recipe is perfect for quick, grab-and-go breakfasts and meal prepping for the week.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or full fat)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (optional add-in)
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach (optional add-in)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use silicone liners.
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This step is key for fluffy egg bites.
- Stir in your desired mix-ins, such as shredded cheese, bacon, or spinach, into the blended egg mixture.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Let the egg bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
- Serve warm or cool completely before storing for meal prep.
Notes
- For a Starbucks copycat texture, use a blender to ensure the cottage cheese is fully incorporated.
- These egg bites are excellent for keto diets and low carb meal prep.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 190
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 95