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High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites recipe - photo 4
Chef Ava

High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Light, fluffy make-ahead egg bites made with cottage cheese, colorful bell peppers, cheddar and green onions, packed with protein for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • cooking spray or olive oil for greasing

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
    High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites recipe
  3. Stir in the diced bell peppers, green onions and shredded cheese.
  4. Add the garlic powder, salt and black pepper, mixing until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
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  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
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  7. Let cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin.
  8. Serve warm or refrigerate for an easy grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week.
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Notes

For a smoother, more custard-like bite, blend the eggs and cottage cheese for 20 seconds before adding the vegetables. Pat the peppers dry so the bites do not turn watery.