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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Oven Method)

Two squares of fluffy, baked egg bites showing spinach and bacon pieces inside, resting on a white plate.
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Make quick, fluffy, high-protein egg bites similar to Starbucks using cottage cheese and your choice of mix-ins, perfect for meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat or full fat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese (e.g., Monterey Jack or Gruyere)
  • 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon or diced ham
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin or silicone mold.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheese and your chosen mix-ins (bacon, spinach) into the blended egg mixture. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Place the muffin tin into a larger baking pan. Carefully pour hot water into the larger pan until the water reaches halfway up the sides of the muffin cups (this creates a water bath or bain-marie).
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  7. Carefully remove the muffin tin from the water bath. Let the egg bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing them.
  8. Serve warm or store them in the refrigerator for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, strain the cottage cheese mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before adding mix-ins.
  • If you prefer the Instant Pot method, cook on high pressure using a natural pressure release for 8 minutes with a 1/2 cup of water in the pot.
  • These egg bites reheat well in the microwave in 30-second intervals.

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