Description
Creamy, high-protein egg bites made with blended cottage cheese for a smooth texture without a sous vide machine. These savory bites are packed with protein, easy to meal prep, and perfect for a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites (or ¼ cup liquid egg whites)
- ½ cup (50g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup packed fresh spinach (about 30g)
- ¼ cup (30g) crumbled feta cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Add cottage cheese to a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth with no visible curds.
- Add eggs, egg whites, mozzarella, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the blender. Pulse briefly until just combined into a uniform liquid.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and fold in the fresh spinach and crumbled feta cheese.
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with the egg mixture.
- Cover the muffin tin loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until centers are just set but still have a slight jiggle.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before removing.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese first to ensure a smooth texture. Do not overfill the cups as eggs expand during baking. For extra creaminess, you can use a water bath by placing the muffin tin in a larger roasting pan filled with an inch of hot water. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg bites
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 15
Keywords: high protein breakfast, cottage cheese egg bites, meal prep breakfast, healthy egg bites, gluten-free breakfast, keto breakfast, easy morning meal