Description
These cottage cheese egg bites are quick, easy, and healthy perfect for simple breakfast ideas or snack prep. They’re fluffy, protein-rich, and loaded with veggies! Great for on the go mornings, weekend brunch, or healthy lunchbox additions. Enjoy these best egg bites warm or cold!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 eggs
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1/2 cup diced zucchini
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray for muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Stir in diced peppers, zucchini, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon mixture into muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, until eggs are set and tops are golden.
- Let cool slightly before removing from pan. Serve warm or store.
Notes
- Add chopped spinach or mushrooms for variety.
- Use silicone muffin cups for easy release.
- Freeze extras and reheat in the microwave.
- Top with hot sauce or avocado for serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg