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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites - Your New Favorite Protein Snack

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are fluffy, protein-packed snacks perfect for breakfast or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Mixture
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Can be swapped with dairy-free alternatives
  • 6 large Eggs Essential for structure
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Prevents sticking
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Easy to replace with mozzarella
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach Can be substituted with kale or arugula
  • 1 cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper Can be replaced with zucchini or mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
For the Rise
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Equipment

  • muffin tin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy and well-blended.
  3. Gently fold in the cottage cheese to the whisked eggs until smooth.
  4. Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, followed by the chopped spinach and red bell pepper.
  5. Sprinkle the baking powder into the mixture and stir well to activate it.
  6. Pour in the olive oil and mix until the batter is uniform.
  7. Carefully fill each muffin tin cup with the egg mixture.
  8. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
  9. Allow the egg bites to cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes.
  10. Remove the Cottage Cheese Egg Bites from the tin and serve them warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These egg bites are customizable with favorite veggies, and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for meal prep.

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