Description
These Better Than Starbucks Egg Bites are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast option made with eggs, cheese, vegetables, and optional meats. They are fluffy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick morning meal or snack. Baked in a muffin tin, they are easy to make ahead and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 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)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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 ensure the egg bites do not stick after baking.
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the vegetables you plan to use and cook the bacon if using, then crumble it and chop any meat.
- Mix Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until the mixture is frothy and well combined, like scrambled eggs.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Place a handful of chopped veggies, meat, and a bit of cheese into each muffin tin cavity.
- Add Egg Mixture: Carefully pour or spoon the egg mixture into each muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
- Mix Inside Cups: Use a fork to gently stir each muffin cavity to thoroughly combine the ingredients with the egg mixture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until the egg bites are set in the center and slightly golden on top.
- Cool and Remove: Let the egg bites cool for a few minutes, then carefully loosen with a butter knife or spatula and remove them from the muffin tin.
- Serve and Store: Serve the egg bites 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 vegetables and meats to your liking or omit the meats to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Use cream instead of milk for richer, creamier egg bites.
- Non-stick spray is essential to prevent sticking; alternatively, use silicone muffin liners.
- To ensure the egg bites cook evenly, do not overfill muffin cups and stir ingredients inside each well before baking.
- These egg bites can be prepared ahead and stored, making them great for meal prep.
- Reheat gently to avoid rubbery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
