High Protein Egg Bites (Printable)
Savory, fluffy egg bites with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, turkey bacon and spinach—high protein, low carb.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup cottage cheese
03 - 1/4 cup plain nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
→ Proteins
04 - 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, diced
05 - 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella or cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables
06 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
02 - Combine eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and frothy.
03 - Divide turkey bacon, shredded cheese, chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, and diced onion evenly among muffin cups.
04 - Pour the blended egg mixture into each muffin cup, filling each about three-quarters full. Gently stir each cup with a fork to distribute fillings evenly.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
06 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm or refrigerate and enjoy cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can customize these bites every time and they'll never let you down at breakfast or snack hour.
- They pack so much protein that you'll honestly wonder how you got by without them.
02 -
- If you fill the cups too high, the overflow sticks everywhere—so really, don't overfill.
- Blending makes all the difference for that uniform, custardy texture instead of scrambled bits.
03 -
- Using silicone muffin liners means zero sticking, even after days in the fridge.
- A dash of smoked paprika or a few drops of hot sauce before baking can wake up the flavor.