Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

These Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a nutritious and convenient option for breakfast. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, they are perfect for a healthy start to your day. This egg bites recipe is simple to follow and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or herbs.

Ideal for meal prep, these egg bites make for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. They fit well into a variety of dietary plans, making them a versatile choice for healthy high protein meals.

Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

This recipe features fluffy egg bites made with cottage cheese, eggs, and your choice of mix-ins. They are baked until set and can be enjoyed warm or cold. The preparation time is minimal, and they can be stored in the refrigerator for a quick breakfast option throughout the week.

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
1/2 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, or onions)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with silicone liners.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined. Stir in the shredded cheese and diced vegetables.
Fill Muffin Tin: Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
Cool and Serve: Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm or store in the refrigerator for later.