Description
High protein egg bites are a delicious and nutritious snack or meal option made primarily from eggs, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs: A rich source of protein and essential nutrients.
- 1 cup cottage cheese: Adds creaminess and boosts protein content.
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped: Sneaks in greens, adding vitamins and minerals.
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced: Adds sweet crunch and vibrant color.
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded: Provides a delicious cheesy flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt: Enhances flavors of all ingredients.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper: Adds a little spice for flavor.
- Cooking spray or olive oil: For greasing the molds.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Mix in the cottage cheese, then fold in the chopped spinach and diced bell peppers.
- Pour the mixture into greased muffin tins or silicone molds, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool for a few minutes, then gently release from molds and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Experiment with seasonings to customize your bites.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- Freeze for long-term storage, lasting up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: high protein, egg bites, healthy snack, meal prep, breakfast