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Learn the base recipe to make these high protein egg bites that can be completely customizable to your tastes. This recipe makes a small batch, perfect for the single girl living on her own, the meal prepper who hates making breakfast after the gym or simply, someone who wants a Starbucks snack without paying Starbucks prices.

This base recipe can be customized to your tastes or what you have on hand at home. For example: I had leftover extra sharp white cheddar cheese and a quarter of a bottle of bacon bits in the fridge. I shredded the cheese and added 1 tsp of bacon bits until the bottle was finished. If you prefer to use real bacon, I’ve found that using 5 slices chopped creates the perfect amount to be distributed with 1 tbsp each to all 6 egg bites.

This is small batch recipe that makes 6 egg bites. This recipe can be doubled to make 12 and leftovers can be frozen.

Customization Ideas

Use this base recipe to transform your egg bites into any flavor combination. If you prefer the Starbucks version, add cooked, chopped bacon and gruyere cheese. Add chopped peppers and onions for an omelet style version. Watching your fat content? Use reduced-fat cheese and fat-free cottage cheese.

Here are more ideas below:

• Feta and spinach
• Roasted red peppers and mozzarella cheese
• Sausage, thyme, cheddar and chives
• Hot sauce, cayenne or chili flakes for a kick

Do I Have To Use Cottage Cheese?

Short answer: yes. You cannot skip/replace this ingredient. It is what gives the egg bites their creamy, airy texture as well as an added protein boost. And no, you can’t taste it.

How To Store Egg Bites

These egg bites can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days and microwaved until warm. They can also be stored in the freezer and microwaved from frozen until hot.

INGREDIENTS

3 large eggs

1/2 c. cottage cheese

1/2 c. shredded cheese

1/8 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Ground Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a tray of water on the lowest rack.
2. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high.
3. Evenly pour the mixture into 6 generously greased muffin cups.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the egg bites are set (may turn lightly golden brown).
5. Remove from the oven and carefully remove the eggs bites from the pan.
6. Let cool completely before storing in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
7. To reheat: microwave 30-45 seconds until warm.

Notes:

If adding bacon to the egg bites, omit the salt.