Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (24g Protein, Meal Prep)
Creamy, protein-packed egg bites made with cottage cheese that deliver 24g of protein per bite without tasting like a protein shake. Perfect for meal prep—make once on Sunday and eat all week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- ½ cup diced ham or bacon, cooked
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives or green onion, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne or garlic powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin generously with butter or cooking spray.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and eggs until mostly smooth. Fold in cheddar, spinach, ham, bell pepper, chives, salt, pepper, and cayenne until evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Spoon mixture into prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Step 4: Bake for 18–22 minutes until centers are set and tops are light golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Step 5: Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then run a thin knife around each edge and pop them out. Cool completely before storing.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container for 5–6 days. Freeze on sheet pan then transfer to freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave for 60–90 seconds or in oven at 325°F for 8–10 minutes. Mix-ins can be swapped for other vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, or asparagus without affecting protein content.