Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese
These Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese are the perfect high-protein, low-carb, and delicious make-ahead grab-and-go breakfast. Perfect for busy mornings, these easy egg bites are made with just three ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time. They are only 75 calories each!
Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- optional garnish: chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, crack the 10 eggs. Whisk in the cottage cheese, salt and pepper.
- Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Carefully divide the shredded cheese evenly in the 12 muffin tins.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups.
- Put egg bites into the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through. You can check doneness with a toothpick, similar to baking a cake.
- Remove the egg bites from the tin to cool.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezing
This freezes well! After baking, store them in a freezer-safe container for up to two months. Allow to thaw in the fridge overnight, and then reheat in the morning. You can reheat it in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 222IUCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
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