Quick Protein Mini Muffin Tin Egg Bites
These protein-packed mini muffin tin egg bites are a quick, easy, and nutritious breakfast option perfect for busy mornings. They are fluffy, cheesy, and customizable with veggies or meats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 20-23 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach (fresh or thawed frozen), diced red bell pepper, or green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of garlic powder (optional)
- Olive oil or butter for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your mini muffin tin with oil or butter.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a bowl. Add 1/4 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt and whisk until smooth and slightly frothy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/2 cup chopped spinach or preferred veggies, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the greased mini muffin tin cups, filling about 3/4 full (yields around 12 egg bites).
- Bake on the middle rack for 15-18 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean or eggs should be firm but moist.
- Let the egg bites rest in the tin for 5 minutes before removing to firm up.
- Serve warm or cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for even cooking and fluffiness. Don’t overbeat eggs to avoid tough bites. Grease muffin tins well or use silicone liners to prevent sticking. Check doneness at 15 minutes to avoid dryness. Customize with veggies, cheeses, or cooked meats as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini egg bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 6
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