High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe Is So Easy & Delicious (5 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) by Elisa Schmitz
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I'm a huge fan of the egg bite. Also known as egg muffins or even keto bread, these tasty morsels are a perfect food. Egg muffins are easy to make, flexible in terms of ingredients, filled with nutrition and taste amazing. What more could you ask for? This high-protein cottage cheese egg bites recipe is so easy and delicious.
Egg muffins are so popular that you can now find them in many restaurants and coffee shops. But they're so simple to make that I frequently whip them up at home. If you're looking for an easy way to get in more protein or fewer carbs without sacrificing flavor, then you've got to try this delicious and nutritious high-protein egg bites recipe. Check out the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of cottage cheese.
You only need five wholesome ingredients and about half an hour to make these low-carb egg muffins. Here's what you need to gather: cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour, baking powder and garlic powder. You mix up the gluten-free ingredients, pour the mixture into muffin cups then bake the bites until they're fluffy and golden. I love the simplicity of this egg bites recipe, but you also could add some vegetables or shredded cheese if you like.
Serve these irresistible egg muffins as a quick grab-and-go breakfast or as part of an elegant brunch alongside some fresh fruit or vegetables, toast or your favorite side dishes. They also make an energizing anytime snack, and are perfect for meal planning during the busy week.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 25 to 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste (optional, but I used about 1/4 teaspoon of each)
Here's how to make it:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese and eggs. Whisk vigorously to combine. (You also could whip the cottage cheese in a blender first before whisking it with the eggs.)
- Add the almond flour, baking powder and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Whisk to combine.
- Evenly distribute the mixture into 12 muffin cups that have been sprayed with cooking spray or lined with baking liners.
- Bake the egg bites in an oven that's been preheated to 350 degrees F until they're puffed up and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Allow the egg muffins to cool before removing from the pan and serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
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