Cottage Cheese Egg Bites: A Perfect Meal Prep Breakfast!
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a nutritious and delicious meal prep breakfast option, packed with protein and perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until well combined.
- Add the diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the egg mixture and stir until evenly mixed.
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line with silicone muffin cups.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the ingredients with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- These egg bites can be reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg