High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Nutritious and versatile egg bites packed with protein, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup chopped veggies (spinach, bell peppers, or tomatoes)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs or spices (like garlic powder or paprika)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, chopped veggies, salt, pepper, and any optional herbs or spices.
- Grease a muffin tin and pour the mixture evenly into each cup.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden.
- Let them cool slightly before removing from the tin. Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for meal prep!
Notes
These egg bites are perfect for meal prep and can be customized with various fillings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg