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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites: Fluffy Protein-Packed Delights

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are fluffy, protein-packed delights perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
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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
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Adds creaminess and texture
  • 6 large Large Eggs Essential for lightness
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Contributes a sharp flavor
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach Introduces an earthy note
  • 1 cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper Provides sweetness and crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Delivers a warm garlic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Imparts sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Critical for achieving a light texture
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Infuses richness and prevents sticking

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, crack open the large eggs and whisk them vigorously until frothy.
  3. Fold the cottage cheese into the whisked eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Mix in shredded cheddar cheese, followed by chopped spinach, red bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
  5. Dissolve the baking powder in a tablespoon of water and pour this into the egg mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
  6. Drizzle the olive oil into the mixture and stir to combine.
  7. Spoon the prepared mixture into your greased muffin tin, filling each cup nearly to the top.
  8. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and golden.
  9. Allow the Cottage Cheese Egg Bites to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before removing.
  10. Serve warm or let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These egg bites are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for longer enjoyment.

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