Description
A cozy, nutritious breakfast option packed with protein, perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional herbs (chives, parsley, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, diced vegetables, salt, pepper, and any optional herbs.
- Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin and serve warm.
Notes
These egg bites can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg