Do you love those velvety, protein-packed, and delicious sous vide egg bites from your favorite coffee shop but don’t love the daily hit to your wallet? What if you could make an even more delicious, perfectly fluffy, and completely customizable version at home for a fraction of the price? Get ready to transform your breakfast routine with this incredible, easy, and healthy recipe for Cottage Cheese Egg Bites.
This isn’t just a recipe; it’s your ultimate guide to mastering the perfect meal-prep breakfast. The secret to that unbelievably light, custardy texture and the amazing protein boost is cottage cheese, blended seamlessly into the eggs. These bites are packed with savory vegetables and are perfect for a quick, satisfying, and energizing start to your day.
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Recipe Overview: The Ultimate Healthy Breakfast Hack
What makes these Cottage Cheese Egg Bites a true game-changer for busy mornings is their incredible ease of preparation and their perfect suitability for meal prep. The entire batter comes together in a blender in just a few minutes. Then, they bake up into light, fluffy, and savory little muffins that are a dream to store and reheat. It’s a low-carb, high-protein, and gluten-free breakfast that will keep you full and satisfied all morning long.
| Metric | Time / Level |
| Total Time | 35 minutes |
| Active Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Servings | 12 egg bites |
The Essential Ingredients for Perfect Egg Bites
This recipe uses a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients to create a breakfast that is both delicious and incredibly nourishing.
- The High-Protein Base: This is the secret to the signature texture and nutrition.
- Large Eggs: The classic foundation, providing protein and a rich flavor.
- Low-Fat Cottage Cheese: This is the magic ingredient! When blended, the cottage cheese curds disappear completely, creating an unbelievably smooth, creamy, and custardy texture that mimics the expensive sous vide method. It also adds a massive boost of protein and a savory, cheesy flavor without a lot of extra fat. Be sure to drain off any excess liquid for the best texture.
- The Flavorful Mix-Ins: This is where you get that delicious, savory flavor.
- Chopped Spinach & Red Bell Peppers: This classic vegetable duo adds beautiful color, great texture, and a host of vitamins and nutrients.
- Salsa: Using a couple of tablespoons of your favorite store-bought salsa is a brilliant shortcut that adds an instant boost of flavor from tomatoes, onions, chiles, and spices with zero extra chopping.
Step-by-Step to the Fluffiest Egg Bites
This recipe is wonderfully simple. The blender does almost all the work for you!
Step 1: Blend the Creamy Egg and Cottage Cheese Base
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In the pitcher of a blender, add the 8 large eggs, the 1/2 cup of drained low-fat cottage cheese, and the 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Blend on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds, until the mixture is completely smooth, frothy, and a uniform pale yellow color. This step is crucial for ensuring there are no lumps of cottage cheese and for whipping air into the eggs, which makes for a lighter, fluffier bite.
Step 2: Fold in the Veggies and Flavor
Pour the blended egg mixture into a medium mixing bowl. Add the 1/2 cup of chopped spinach, the 1/2 cup of chopped red bell peppers, and the 2 tablespoons of salsa.
Use a spatula to gently fold in the vegetables until they are evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
Step 3: Bake to Fluffy Perfection
Generously spray a 12-cup muffin tin with avocado oil spray or another non-stick cooking spray. For the absolute easiest removal, using silicone muffin molds or liners is highly recommended.
Pro Tip: Eggs are notorious for sticking, so be sure to grease your pan very, very well if you are not using silicone.
Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each one about 3/4 of the way full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the egg bites are puffed up, set in the center, and no longer jiggly.
Allow the egg bites to cool in the pan for about 2 minutes. This allows them to firm up slightly, which makes them easier to remove. Then, carefully remove them from the mold and transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm and enjoy!
The Best Fluffy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
A healthy and high-protein recipe for baked egg bites, perfect for breakfast or a snack. The base is a smooth, custard-like mixture created by blending eggs and drained cottage cheese with salt. Chopped spinach, red bell peppers, and salsa are then folded into the egg mixture, which is poured into silicone molds or a muffin pan and baked until firm and set. These bites are a great option for meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes (includes cooling time)
- Yield: 8–12 egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Avocado oil spray or other non-stick spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine the eggs, drained cottage cheese, and salt. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Pour the blended egg mixture into a bowl. Gently fold in the chopped spinach, chopped bell peppers, and salsa.
- Spray silicone molds or a standard muffin pan with avocado oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared molds or muffin cups.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the egg bites are firm to the touch and fully set.
- Allow the egg bites to cool in the mold for 2 minutes before removing them.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Using a blender is the key to achieving a smooth, custard-like texture without any cottage cheese curds, similar to popular coffee shop egg bites.
- Draining the cottage cheese helps to prevent the final product from being watery.
- These egg bites are excellent for meal prep; they can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for a quick breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120-160
- Sugar: 2-3 g
- Sodium: 400-550 mg
- Fat: 7-10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3-5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3-5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12-15 g
- Cholesterol: 350-400 mg
The Ultimate Meal-Prep Breakfast
These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are an absolute game-changer for busy weekday mornings.
- Make-Ahead: You can bake a full batch of these on a Sunday and have a healthy, high-protein breakfast ready to go for the entire week.
- Storage: Store the completely cooled egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: These egg bites also freeze beautifully! Let them cool completely, then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: To reheat, simply place one or two egg bites on a plate and microwave for 30-60 seconds, until they are warmed through. From frozen, they will take about 60-90 seconds.
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Creative Recipe Variations (Customize Your Bites!)
This simple recipe is a perfect base for all sorts of delicious flavor combinations. Simply swap the spinach and peppers for about 1 cup of your favorite mix-ins!
| Variation Name | Delicious Mix-Ins to Fold In |
| Classic Bacon & Gruyère | 1/2 cup of crumbled, cooked bacon and 1/2 cup of shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese. |
| Savory Mushroom & Spinach | 1 cup of finely chopped mushrooms, sautéed until golden brown and cooled, along with the spinach. |
| Hearty Sausage & Cheddar | 1/2 cup of crumbled, cooked breakfast sausage and 1/2 cup of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese. |
| Mediterranean-Inspired | 1/2 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 cup of chopped kalamata olives. |
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Enjoy Your Healthy, On-the-Go Breakfast!
You’ve just created a delicious, healthy, and incredibly convenient breakfast that will make your busy mornings so much easier. These High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a perfect harmony of savory flavor and a light, fluffy, custardy texture. They are a nourishing and satisfying way to start your day that tastes like a decadent treat.
We hope you love this amazing breakfast hack!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Why do you put cottage cheese in egg bites?
Cottage cheese is the secret ingredient that perfectly mimics the creamy, velvety texture of the famous “sous vide” egg bites from coffee shops. When you blend it, the curds disappear and create a super smooth, custardy base. It also adds a massive boost of protein, which helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours, and it gives the bites a savory, cheesy flavor without adding a lot of fat.
Q2: How do I keep my baked egg bites from being dry or rubbery?
The two main culprits of rubbery egg bites are over-mixing and over-baking. The blender method in this recipe is perfect because it incorporates air, making them light. Be sure to bake them only until they are just “firm and set.” If you can see the edges starting to pull away from the pan and get dark brown, they have been in for too long. The cottage cheese in this recipe also adds a ton of moisture, which is a great insurance policy against a dry result.
Q3: Can I make these egg bites without a blender?
To get that signature smooth, custardy texture and to make sure the cottage cheese is completely incorporated, a blender is highly recommended. If you don’t have a blender, a food processor or an immersion blender would be the next best choices. Mixing by hand will not break down the cottage cheese curds and will result in a lumpy texture.
Q4: Do I have to use low-fat cottage cheese?
No, you don’t. Low-fat cottage cheese is a great option for keeping the calories and fat content down. However, if you are not concerned about that, using a full-fat (4% or 5%) cottage cheese will result in an even richer, creamier, and more flavorful egg bite.
Q5: What is the best way to keep the egg bites from sticking to the pan?
Eggs love to stick! The absolute best, most foolproof way to make these is in a silicone muffin pan or with silicone muffin liners. The baked egg bites will pop right out with zero sticking. If you are using a standard metal muffin tin, you need to be very generous when you grease it with cooking spray or butter, making sure to get the bottom and all the way up the sides of each cup.