Easy High Protein Egg Bites (Print version)
Soft, fluffy high-protein egg bites baked in a muffin tin with cottage cheese and fresh mix-ins. Great for meal prep and ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
Base
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8 large eggs
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1/2 cup (120 g) cottage cheese, 2% or 4%
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1/2 cup (55 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
Mix-ins
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1/4 cup diced bell pepper
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1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
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2 tbsp diced onion
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Olive oil or nonstick spray for greasing
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 325°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly with olive oil or nonstick spray.
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Crack the eggs into a blender and add cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper. Blend for 10 to 20 seconds until completely smooth.
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Drop a small pinch of diced bell pepper, spinach, and onion into each muffin cup. Keep it to about 1 tablespoon total so the bites hold together.
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Pour the egg mixture into each cup until it is about three-quarters full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the centers are just set and no longer jiggle.
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Let the tin rest for 5 minutes, then run a butter knife around the edges to lift each bite out cleanly.
# Good to know:
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Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently to avoid rubbery texture.