Fluffy Pastured Egg Protein Bites
does anyone remember when the Starbucks sous vide egg bites arrived? they were one of the first high protein and gluten-free fast food options available. the marketing was fantastic, the flavors were yummy but the ingredients/chemicals were a mile long. with back to school on the horizon, I decided to make a starbucks dupe made with simple ingredients and an added punch of protein. these fluffy pastured egg protein bites are a simple solution for the perfect egg bites on the go.
egg bite ingredients:
- pastured eggs: I love choosing pastured eggs for their vibrant orange-colored yolk and extra nutritional benefits. this is my favorite brand.
- cottage cheesE: I use full-fat cottage cheese with smaller curds- I love this brand.
- add-ins: you can use whatever egg mix-ins you love- bacon, breakfast sausage, veggies, herbs or cheeses. the possibilities are endless!
how to make:
these fluffy pastured egg protein bites only have a few ingredients and require one simple piece of equipment- a silicone muffin pan. you can find them easily at home goods or on amazon. this is the one I have.
you will also set up something called a Bain marie. it sounds fancy but it’s really just a dish with simmering water that will release steam beneath the egg bites in the oven and keep them moist and fluffy. you can add the water to a pyrex casserole dish and you are finished!
add in your fave mix-ins to the silicone muffin cups and top with a simple egg and cottage cheese mixture that blitzes quickly in the blender. you will have protein-rich, nutrient dense and delicious egg bites to enjoy all week long.
meal prep combinations:
there are some flavor combinations to inspire you during meal prepping:
- sausage herb: brown mild italian sausage with minced fresh sage & rosemary (shown).
- ham & white cheddar: add julienned deli ham with grated sharp white cheddar.
- shredded veggie: grate zucchini, sweet potatoes & carrots on the box grater (shown).
- thyme & goat cheese: add crumbled goat cheese and picked fresh thyme.
- bacon gouda: crispy chopped bacon and shredded smoked gouda are a match made in heaven.
- sun-dried tomato & kale: olive oil marinated sun-dried tomatoes tossed with julienned kale is a lovely option.
need more breakfast ideas?
Fluffy Pastured Egg Protein Bites
Equipment
- 1 silicone 12-cup muffin pan
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese I like Good Culture brand
- ¾ teaspoon mineral salt
- 10 grinds of fresh-cracked black pepper
- 1 cup of optional add ins crumbled bacon, cheese, herbs, veggies, sausage, etc
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Add water 3/4 the way up a 9x13 casserole dish and place on the bottom oven rack to warm while preparing the other ingredients.
- To a blender, add eggs, cottage cheese, salt and pepper. Pulse 5-10 times until eggs and cottage cheese are combined and homogenous- do not blend and make mixture frothy.
- Transfer silicone muffin pan atop a sheet pan and evenly disperse add-ins to the bottoms of each cup. Pour the egg mixture evenly atop each cup.
- Transfer the pan to the middle or top rack of the oven, above the simmering water. The water will release steam keeping the egg bites fluffy and moist.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan 180 degrees halfway through cooking, until egg bites are set and popping out of the cups.
- Serve immediately or chill completely and store in pyrex to warm for breakfasts. Egg bites will stay fresh throughout the work week kept in a well-sealed container in the fridge.
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