Description
Protein-packed, portable egg bites made with creamy cottage cheese, melted cheddar, and spinach. Fluffy, moist, and perfect for breakfast prep or on-the-go meals.
Ingredients
8 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup baby spinach (finely chopped)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Avocado oil or high-heat cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Grease a standard muffin tin thoroughly with avocado oil or high-heat cooking spray
In a blender, mix eggs, cottage cheese, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth
Distribute chopped spinach evenly across 12 muffin cups
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over spinach
Pour blended egg mixture into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full
Bake for 20 minutes until centers are set
Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from tin
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Freeze individually wrapped bites for up to 2 months
Use pasture-raised eggs for richer flavor
Replace cheddar with vegan cheese for a dairy-free option
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg