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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites for Your Next Quick Snack

Discover how to make delicious Cottage Cheese Egg Bites that are both quick and nutritious, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Mixture
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese can use dairy-free alternatives
  • 6 large Large Eggs essential for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensures fluffiness
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
For Flavoring
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese can use mozzarella or Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach can replace with kale
  • 1 cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper can substitute with zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder adjust amount for fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder substitute with fresh onion if preferred
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt use kosher salt for better texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
    Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, about 1-2 minutes.
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  3. Add the cottage cheese to the eggs and stir until fully blended and smooth.
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  4. Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until evenly distributed.
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  5. Fold in the chopped spinach, red bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
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  6. Activate the baking powder with a tablespoon of water and mix it into your egg mixture.
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  7. Pour in the olive oil and mix until the batter is smooth and cohesive.
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  8. Fill each muffin cup with the egg mixture, almost to the top.
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  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes until set in the middle and golden on top.
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  10. Allow the bites to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before removing.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your Cottage Cheese Egg Bites with any favorite veggies or cheeses.

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