Description
These Protein Egg White Bites are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option. Packed with protein and customizable with your favorite veggies, they are easy to make ahead for busy mornings.
Ingredients
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Egg White Mixture:
- 2 cups liquid egg whites or whites from about 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup diced cooked turkey bacon or lean ham
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Blend Egg White Mixture: Blend egg whites and cottage cheese until smooth, then combine with remaining ingredients.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide mixture among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Let cool before serving warm or storing.
Notes
- These bites reheat well in the microwave for a quick protein-packed breakfast or snack.
- Customize with your favorite veggies or a sprinkle of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
