Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites: Indulgent Protein-Packed Delights
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious snack with these Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, perfect for any time of day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (like bell peppers and spinach)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Add in the shredded cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing well.
- Fold in the chopped vegetables.
- Grease a muffin tin and pour the mixture evenly into each cup.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
Notes
- These egg bites can be served warm or cold.
- Experiment with different vegetables and spices for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg