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Fluffy high-protein egg bites on a plate with herbs

High-Protein Egg Bites Recipe

These High-Protein Egg Bites are fluffy, cheesy, and packed with 15g of protein each. Perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or post-workout fuel, they’re quick, versatile, and better than any store-bought version.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Keto, Low Carb
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 egg bites
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Immersion blender
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat recommended
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Optional Add-ins

  • 0.5 cup cooked bacon chopped
  • 0.33 cup spinach chopped
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 0.25 cup bell peppers diced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease muffin tin.
  • Cook and chop add-ins if using.
  • Whisk eggs until frothy.
  • Blend eggs, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and cream until smooth.
  • Add salt, pepper, garlic powder.
  • Gently fold in bacon, veggies, or extras.
  • Pour mixture ¾ full into muffin tin.
  • Sprinkle cheddar on top of each cup.
  • Bake 18–22 minutes until set and golden.
  • Let rest 5 minutes in pan before removing.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 70g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 120mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg