Description
These High Protein Egg Bites are a nutritious and tasty breakfast option packed with protein and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 12-cup silicone muffin tin.
- Combine the eggs, cottage cheese, egg whites, salt, and pepper in a blender.
- Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until everything is completely smooth and aerated.
- Stir in the shredded cheese by hand to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Place a baking pan filled with 1 inch of hot water on the bottom oven rack to create a steam bath.
- Bake the egg bites on the middle rack for 25 minutes until the centers are just set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing.
Notes
Grease muffin tins well to prevent sticking and avoid overblending the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg