Superb Protein Egg White Bites: 18 Minute Magic
Enjoy these easy, fluffy Protein Egg White Bites, just like your favorite coffee shop version. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 6 bites
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup liquid egg whites
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (small curd)
- 1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped cooked ham or turkey bacon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin or use silicone liners.
- In a bowl, whisk the liquid egg whites until slightly frothy.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped meat (if using), spinach, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is just combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. The bites are done when they are set in the center and lightly golden brown.
- Let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them.
Notes
- For a starbucks-style result, do not overfill the muffin cups.
- You can use different fillings like feta cheese or diced bell peppers.
- These freeze well for future quick meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg