Description
These Better Than Starbucks Egg Bites are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast option that are easy to make at home. Loaded with eggs, cheese, veggies, and optional meats, these savory bites are baked to fluffy perfection and perfect for meal prep or a quick nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fillings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, tomatoes, onions)
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon or sausage (optional)
- ½ cup chopped turkey (optional)
Other
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the egg bites.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Generously spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prep Ingredients: Chop vegetables and pre-cook and crumble bacon or sausage if using. Chop turkey if using as well.
- Mix Egg Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until the mixture is frothy and fully combined, similar to scrambled eggs.
- Assemble Bites: Place a handful of chopped vegetables, meats, and some cheese into each muffin tin cavity.
- Add Egg Mixture: Carefully pour or spoon the egg mixture into each muffin cavity, filling about ¾ full.
- Mix Ingredients in Cups: Use a fork to gently stir the contents in each muffin cup ensuring the ingredients are well distributed within the eggs.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-18 minutes until the egg bites are set in the middle and slightly golden on top.
- Cool and Remove: Let the egg bites cool for a few minutes, then use a butter knife or spatula to loosen and remove them from the muffin tin.
- Serve and Store: Serve warm. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds before eating.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings with your favorite vegetables and meats or keep it vegetarian by skipping the meat.
- Use cream instead of milk for richer, creamier egg bites.
- Ensure the egg bites are not overfilled to prevent spilling during baking.
- To make them in advance, bake, cool, and store them in airtight containers in the fridge or freezer.
- Reheat gently in the microwave to avoid rubbery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
