Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Starbucks Copycat!)

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Large Eggs (cracked separately to avoid shells)
• 1 cup Cottage Cheese (full‑fat or low‑fat, adds moisture and protein)
• 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (adds flavor and extra protein)
• 1/2 cup Fresh Spinach (roughly chopped)
• 4 slices Cooked Bacon (crispy, chopped; can substitute turkey bacon)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 12 pieces Silicone Muffin Liners (no spray needed)
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil (for cooking bacon only)

Instructions

1. Prepare Bacon

   Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon strips and cook until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel to drain and crumble.

   Time: PT5M

2. Chop Fillings

   Roughly chop the cooked bacon, fresh spinach, and set aside the shredded cheese.

   Time: PT3M

3. Blend Egg Mixture

   Crack the 6 eggs into a mixing bowl, checking for stray shells. Add cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend on medium speed until smooth and slightly frothy.

   Time: PT4M

4. Combine Fillings

   Stir the chopped bacon, spinach, and shredded cheese into the blended egg mixture.

   Time: PT2M

5. Prepare Muffin Tin

   Place silicone muffin liners into the muffin tin. No spray is needed because the silicone is non‑stick.

   Time: PT1M

6. Fill Liners

   Pour the batter into each silicone liner, filling to about three‑quarters full.

   Time: PT2M

7. Bake

   Bake in a pre‑heated oven at 350°F for 18‑20 minutes, or until the bites are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Cool & Serve

   Allow the egg bites to cool in the tin for 2 minutes, then pop them out of the silicone liners. Serve warm or store for later.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

2g

Fat

9g

Fiber

0g