Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Nutritious and versatile, these Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are an easy, fluffy, and delicious breakfast option packed with protein.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by collecting all your ingredients. Measure out your cottage cheese, eggs, cheese, spinach, bell pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend your cottage cheese and eggs until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Add the shredded cheese, chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Once baked, remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the egg bites cool for a few minutes.
- Using a small spatula or knife, carefully loosen the edges and remove the cottage cheese egg bites from the tin.
- Enjoy while warm or allow to cool completely before storing for later enjoyment.
Notes
For a dairy-free alternative, use dairy-free cheese or silken tofu. You can also adjust vegetables to include favorites or seasonal produce.