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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Oven Copycat Recipe)

A stack of golden-brown, baked egg bites filled with spinach and cheese on a white plate.
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Make easy, high-protein egg bites similar to Starbucks using cottage cheese. This recipe bakes well in the oven and is perfect for quick meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
  • 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup mix-ins (e.g., cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped spinach)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well, or line with silicone liners.
  2. Combine the cottage cheese, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. This step creates the fluffy texture.
  3. If using mix-ins like bacon or cheese, stir them into the blended egg mixture now.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the egg bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before removing them.
  7. For meal prep, cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for later use.

Notes

  • For a Starbucks sous vide copycat texture, you can use an Instant Pot with a trivet and silicone molds, cooking on High Pressure for 8 minutes followed by a 5-minute natural release.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese for a slightly different texture.
  • Add cooked sausage or chopped broccoli for variety in your next batch.

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