High Protein Egg Bites (Printable)
Protein-packed egg bites with cottage cheese, spinach and turkey bacon—quick, low-carb breakfast or grab-and-go snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup cottage cheese
03 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)
→ Proteins
04 - 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon or lean ham, diced
05 - 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables
06 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone baking liners.
02 - Combine eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
03 - Divide diced turkey bacon or ham, shredded cheese, chopped spinach, bell pepper, and onion evenly among the muffin cups.
04 - Pour the blended egg mixture into each muffin cup, filling about three-quarters full. Gently stir each cup with a fork to distribute the ingredients.
05 - Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the egg bites are just set and slightly golden on the surface.
06 - Allow the bites to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack or serving plate. Serve warm or enjoy chilled as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Nobody will guess these pillowy bites are powerhouse nutrition—youll taste brunch, but eat like an athlete.
- I found theyre just as delicious straight from the fridge, making healthy snacking almost too easy.
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- If you skip greasing the pan (or liners), youll need to chisel these out with a fork—I learned the hard way.
- Blending the eggs and dairy until completely smooth transforms the texture from average to heavenly.
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- Letting the bites cool for a few minutes before removing ensures they keep their shape and makes cleanup effortless.
- If you use silicone liners, you can skip greasing and the egg bites slide right out every time.