Creamy • Savory • Meal-Prep Friendly • Low-Carb
Quick Description
These soft, creamy, high-protein egg bites are blended smooth with spinach, cottage cheese, cheese, and cooked sausage, then baked in molds for the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. Similar to Starbucks egg bites — but healthier, higher protein, and much cheaper.
Servings & Timing
Servings: 12 egg bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Protein: ~10–12g per bite (depending on meat + cheese)
Ingredients
Base Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Add-Ins (as shown in image)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen, squeezed dry)
- ½ cup cooked sausage or ground turkey
- ¼ cup green onions
- ¼ cup diced bell pepper (optional)
Equipment
- Blender
- Silicone egg-bite molds
Instructions
1. Blend the egg base
Add to a blender:
- Eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Cheese
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Add vegetables + sausage
Add spinach, cooked sausage, and green onions into the blender.
Pulse 2–3 times — do NOT fully puree.
You want texture like shown in the image.
3. Prepare molds
Lightly grease silicone egg-bite molds.
Pour the mixture into each cavity, filling about ¾ full.
4. Cook
Choose ONE method:
Oven Method
Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 18–22 minutes, until set but still soft.
Instant Pot Method
Cover molds with foil.
Add 1 cup water to Instant Pot.
Place molds on trivet.
Cook on Steam for 8–10 minutes, natural release 5 minutes.
5. Cool & store
Let egg bites cool for 5 minutes before removing from molds.
Storage & Meal Prep
Fridge:
Up to 5 days.
Freezer:
Up to 2 months.
Reheat in microwave 30–45 seconds.
Make It High-Protein
✔ Add extra egg whites
✔ Use 2% or low-fat cottage cheese
✔ Add more cooked turkey sausage
✔ Top with shredded cheese before baking
✔ Add finely chopped chicken breast or deli turkey
Flavor Upgrade Ideas
- Add sundried tomatoes
- Add feta + spinach
- Add jalapeños for a spicy version
- Add mushrooms
- Add bacon instead of sausage
- Add smoked paprika
