Description
These egg bites are a creamy, savory protein-packed option perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, shredded cheese, diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
- Let cool before removing from the muffin tin.
Notes
Serve warm or cool completely for meal prep. Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 186mg