Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
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Published May 09, 2025
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These 5-ingredient cottage cheese egg bites are high-protein, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep! Just blend, bake, and enjoy a healthy grab-and-go breakfast.
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I’m a big fan of adding cottage cheese to recipes to amp up the protein. I already have cottage cheese scrambled eggs and this cottage cheese quiche, but I wanted to try making a super simple cottage cheese egg bites recipe, so that’s what I’m sharing with you today!
Honestly, they remind me a little of those fancy coffee shop egg bites, but way more affordable (and you know exactly what’s going in them).
Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a high-protein snack, or something easy to grab after a workout, these egg bites are sure to become a new favorite.
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Why You’ll Love These Egg Bites
There’s so much to love about these cottage cheese egg bites. Here’s why they’ve become a staple in my kitchen:
- Protein-packed – One serving, which is 3 egg bites has 19 grams of protein. It’s the perfect way to start your day.
- Super simple – You only need 2 main ingredients, plus seasonings. Just blend everything up, bake, and enjoy. Can’t get much easier than that!
- Meal-prep-friendly – This is the perfect recipe to meal prep over the weekend so you have breakfast ready to go for a few days.
- Customizable – Add your favorite veggies, meat or shredded cheese to mix things up.
- Perfect for on-the-go – They’re portable and easy to eat with one hand, making them perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast for those busy mornings. They’re even delicious cold straight from the fridge!
Ingredients Needed
You only need a few simple ingredients to whip up these fluffy egg bites! I bet you already have everything in your kitchen right now.
- eggs – the base of this recipe and the perfect source of protein and healthy fats.
- cottage cheese – makes the egg bites super creamy and adds an extra boost of protein. I recommend using full-fat for the best texture, but low-fat will also work.
- salt and black pepper – simple seasonings to bring out all the savory flavors.
- garlic powder – adds a subtle savory flavor that makes these egg bites extra tasty.
Recipe Substitutions & Variations
These egg bites are super customizable depending on what you have on hand:
- Different seasonings: Feel free to swap the garlic powder for onion powder, Italian seasoning, or even a little smoked paprika for a different flavor.
- Add-ins: Want to bulk them up? Stir in chopped spinach, sautéed mushrooms, cooked bacon, or shredded cheese after blending the base mixture.
- Want something lighter? Try my egg white bites for a lower-calorie option that’s still packed with protein and flavor.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Step 1: In a blender or food processor, blend everything until smooth and combined.
Step 2: Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups. You want to fill them about ¾ full.
Step 3: Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
Step 4: Let the egg bites cool for a few minutes before removing. Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for meal prep!
Brittany’s Recipe Tips!
A few things I’ve learned while making these on repeat:
- Use silicone liners: They pop right out with no sticking, no mess, and no muffin tin scrubbing (win!). I love using my silicone muffin pan for this recipe.
- Blend it really smooth: Don’t skip the blending step. It makes the cottage cheese disappear and gives these egg bites that light, fluffy texture.
- Watch the bake time: You want them just set with a little golden top. Overbaking can make them rubbery, so keep an eye on them toward the end.
- Let them cool a bit before removing: They firm up as they sit, so give them a few minutes in the pan before popping them out, otherwise the egg bites could fall apart.
Serving Suggestions
These egg bites with cottage cheese are perfect on their own, but I love pairing them with a little something extra to round out the meal. Here are a few ideas:
How to Store
Let the egg bites cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
For longer storage, you can freeze them! Just pop the cooled bites into a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, microwave in 20–30 second intervals until warm, or heat in a toaster oven or air fryer for a crispier outside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can replace some or all of the whole eggs with liquid egg whites. Just keep the total volume similar for best results.
Full-fat cottage cheese makes the egg bites rich and creamy, but low-fat or fat-free can be used for a lighter option.
Definitely! Try adding chopped spinach, bell peppers, cooked bacon, or sausage. Just stir them in after blending the base.
A blender or food processor helps make the texture smooth, but you can whisk the ingredients by hand if you prefer a chunkier texture.
I highly recommend it! Using a silicone muffin pan or silicone liners helps to prevent the cottage cheese egg bites from sticking and makes them easier to remove after baking.
More Cottage Cheese Recipes
- Cottage Cheese Wrap
- Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
- Blueberry Cottage Cheese Muffins
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad
Be sure to check out all of my breakfast recipes here on EBF!
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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Set oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with silicone liners or spray a silicone muffin pan well with cooking spray.
- In a blender or food processor, blend everything until smooth and combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before removing. Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for meal prep!
Notes
- Add-ins: Want to bulk them up? Stir in chopped spinach, sautéed mushrooms, cooked bacon, or shredded cheese after blending the base mixture.
- Want something lighter? Try my egg white bites for a lower-calorie option that’s still packed with protein and flavor.
- Storage: Let the egg bites cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals or use a toaster oven or air fryer for a crispier texture.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
