Description
These Better Than Starbucks Egg Bites are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast option that you can easily make at home. Soft and fluffy, packed with your favorite veggies, cheese, and optional meats, they bake to perfection in a muffin tin for a convenient grab-and-go meal. Customize with your preferred vegetables and meats for a flavorful start to your day or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fillings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped vegetables of your choice (bell peppers, tomatoes, onions recommended)
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon or sausage (optional)
- ½ cup chopped turkey (optional)
Other
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the egg bites evenly.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Generously spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the egg bites.
- Prepare Fillings: Chop the vegetables you plan to use and pre-cook and crumble the bacon or sausage if using. Chop turkey if adding meat. Set aside.
- Mix Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy, similar to scrambled eggs.
- Assemble Egg Bites: Place a handful of chopped veggies, meats, and a bit of shredded cheese into each muffin cavity.
- Add Egg Mixture: Carefully pour or spoon the egg mixture into each muffin cavity, filling each about 3/4 full to allow space for rising.
- Mix Inside Cups: Use a fork to gently stir each muffin cavity to evenly incorporate the fillings with the egg mixture.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the egg bites are set in the center and slightly golden on top.
- Cool and Remove: Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes, then use a butter knife or spatula to gently loosen and remove them from the tin.
- Serve and Store: Serve warm. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for about 10 seconds before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables and meats to your taste preferences.
- Using cream instead of milk will make the egg bites richer and creamier.
- Make sure not to overfill the muffin cups to avoid overflow during baking.
- These egg bites can be made ahead and stored, perfect for meal prepping breakfasts.
- Use a toothpick to check doneness; it should come out clean from the center when cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
