High-Protein Egg Bites
Delicious and nutritious baked egg bites packed with protein and flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, onions, or your choice)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or feta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked bacon or sausage, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the diced vegetables and shredded cheese.
- If using, fold in the chopped bacon or sausage.
- Grease a muffin tin and pour the egg mixture evenly into each cup, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until set and golden.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the tin.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, add an extra egg white. Experiment with different cheeses and spices to customize flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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