Description
High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are the ultimate snack for anyone seeking a nutritious boost. These fluffy, savory bites combine creamy cottage cheese and rich eggs with vibrant spinach and melted cheese, creating a delightful flavor explosion in every mouthful. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack, these protein-packed bites are sure to impress your family and friends. Whip up a batch for meal prep or enjoy them fresh out of the oven—either way, they will become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix together cottage cheese, eggs, spinach, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin tin cups until they are three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg