High-Protein Egg Bites
Start your mornings right with delicious and nutritious high-protein egg bites, perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, etc.)
- 1/4 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Stir in shredded cheese, diced vegetables, cooked turkey bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Grease a silicone muffin tray with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tray.
- Garnish with chives if desired and enjoy immediately or store for meal prep.
Notes
Customize your egg bites with your favorite vegetables and cheeses. Chill completely before storing for better preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg