Description
These Delicious High Protein Egg White Bites are a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack option. Packed with protein and flavor, they are easy to make ahead for quick meals on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg White Bites:
- 2 cups liquid egg whites (or whites from about 10 large eggs)
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Nonstick spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or oil.
- Blend Egg Mixture: In a blender, combine the egg whites, cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Stir in the spinach, bell pepper, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the centers are set and the tops are slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or store in the fridge for meal prep.
Notes
- These egg white bites are great for grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks.
- Add diced turkey, cooked turkey bacon, or mushrooms for variety.
- They freeze well—just reheat in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
