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High protein cottage cheese egg bites baked in a muffin tin

High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Fluffy blended cottage cheese egg bites with spinach, bell pepper, and cheddar for an easy make-ahead breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings (2 egg bites each)
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese about 225 g
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese about 55 g
  • 1 cup baby spinach finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use silicone muffin cups.
  2. Blend the eggs and cottage cheese until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir in the cheddar, spinach, bell pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
  5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the centers are just set and the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm or cool completely for meal prep.