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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites: The Ultimate High-Protein Snack

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are fluffy, protein-packed gems perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a quick snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Mixture
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese can use dairy-free alternatives
  • 6 large Eggs well-blended
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or finely diced shallots
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
For the Cheese and Veggies
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese can substitute with other cheeses
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach can use kale or Swiss chard
  • 1 medium Chopped Red Bell Pepper or diced zucchini
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can use avocado oil

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
  3. Add cottage cheese to the eggs and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped spinach, red bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
  5. Combine baking powder with a splash of water and stir into the egg mixture.
  6. Drizzle in olive oil and fold it into the mixture.
  7. Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the tops are golden and firm.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. Serve warm or store them in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure you whisk the eggs thoroughly and store bites in airtight containers for freshness.

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