Description
Start your day with these powerfully delicious cottage cheese egg bites, packed with protein and fresh veggies for a healthy and satisfying breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably full-fat for creaminess)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- ½ cup chopped spinach (fresh or thawed frozen)
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
Other
- Non-stick spray or silicone muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray or use a silicone muffin mold to prevent sticking.
- Mix eggs and cheeses: In a blender or large bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend or whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add vegetables: Fold in the chopped spinach and diced red bell pepper. Stir gently to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Fill muffin cups: Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm, or let cool completely before storing for later.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar with any cheese of your choice, such as mozzarella or pepper jack.
- You can use fresh or frozen spinach; if frozen, thaw and drain excess water before use.
- Adjust salt and spices according to taste preferences.
- These bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds before serving for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite (approx. 1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cottage cheese egg bites, healthy breakfast, protein-packed snack, baked egg cups, low fat breakfast
