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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Delicious Cottage Cheese Egg Bites for a Wholesome Breakfast

Enjoy these protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cottage cheese
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Chopped spinach
  • 0.5 cup Chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Equipment

  • oven
  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  2. In a large bowl, crack the six eggs and whisk until fully blended and frothy.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  3. Add the cup of cottage cheese to the whisked eggs and stir gently.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  4. Mix in the half-cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly into the mixture.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  5. Fold in chopped spinach and red bell pepper, along with seasonings.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  6. In a small bowl, activate the baking powder with a splash of water and fold it into the batter.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  7. Pour the tablespoon of olive oil into the mixture and stir until smooth.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  8. Carefully scoop the egg mixture into the muffin tin, filling almost to the top.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until set and golden on top.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  10. Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before releasing the egg bites.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  11. Gently release the egg bites from the tin and serve or store.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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