Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a delicious and nutritious high-protein breakfast option that is easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, shredded cheese, and diced vegetables.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin.
- Serve warm or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
- These egg bites can be customized with your favorite vegetables and cheeses.
- They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for a quick breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, high protein breakfast