These easy, protein-packed egg bites are a wholesome, low-carb breakfast you can prep in advance. Loaded with cheese, veggies, and optional meats, they’re endlessly customizable—and they reheat beautifully for busy mornings!
Servings: 12 egg bites
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12–18 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped vegetables of your choice (e.g. bell peppers, tomatoes, onions)
- ½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon or sausage (optional)
- ½ cup chopped turkey (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). - Prepare Muffin Tin
Generously spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. - Prep Ingredients
Chop your vegetables and optional meats. Cook bacon or sausage, if using, and crumble it. - Mix the Eggs
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy. - Assemble Egg Bites
Add a bit of veggies, meat, and cheese to each muffin cup. - Add Egg Mixture
Carefully pour or spoon the egg mixture into each cup, filling about ¾ full. - Stir Each Cup
Use a fork to gently stir each cup so the add-ins are evenly distributed. - Bake
Bake for 12–18 minutes, or until egg bites are set in the center and lightly golden on top. - Cool & Serve
Let cool for a few minutes before removing with a butter knife or spatula. Serve warm.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Microwave individual egg bites for 10–15 seconds until warmed through.
Nutrition (Per Egg Bite)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Protein: 11g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
- Cholesterol: 181mg
- Sodium: 262mg
Tips & Variations
- Use silicone muffin liners for even easier cleanup.
- Try other cheeses like mozzarella, feta, or pepper jack.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Great with spinach, mushrooms, or diced ham!
Better Than Starbucks Egg Bites
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–18 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites
Description
These easy, protein-packed egg bites are a wholesome, low-carb breakfast you can prep in advance. Loaded with cheese, veggies, and optional meats, they’re endlessly customizable—and they reheat beautifully for busy mornings!
Ingredients
-
10 large eggs
-
½ cup milk or cream
-
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
-
½ cup chopped vegetables of your choice (e.g. bell peppers, tomatoes, onions)
-
½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon or sausage (optional)
-
½ cup chopped turkey (optional)
-
Salt and pepper, to taste
-
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
-
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). -
Prepare Muffin Tin
Generously spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. -
Prep Ingredients
Chop your vegetables and optional meats. Cook bacon or sausage, if using, and crumble it. -
Mix the Eggs
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy. -
Assemble Egg Bites
Add a bit of veggies, meat, and cheese to each muffin cup. -
Add Egg Mixture
Carefully pour or spoon the egg mixture into each cup, filling about ¾ full. -
Stir Each Cup
Use a fork to gently stir each cup so the add-ins are evenly distributed. -
Bake
Bake for 12–18 minutes, or until egg bites are set in the center and lightly golden on top.
-
Cool & Serve
Let cool for a few minutes before removing with a butter knife or spatula. Serve warm.
Notes
-
Use silicone muffin liners for even easier cleanup.
-
Try other cheeses like mozzarella, feta, or pepper jack.
-
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
-
Great with spinach, mushrooms, or diced ham!