High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

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If you’re looking for a quick, protein-packed breakfast or snack that’s easy to meal prep, these high protein cottage cheese egg bites are a game changer. They’re fluffy, savory, and full of flavor plus, they reheat beautifully for busy mornings.

I love making a big batch at the start of the week to have a healthy grab-and-go option ready in the fridge. The cottage cheese makes these egg bites extra creamy and adds an extra boost of protein without any heavy cream.

Why You’ll Love These High Protein Egg Bites

  • High in protein – eggs + cottage cheese + chicken sausage = a high protein power combo.
  • Meal-prep friendly – bake once, enjoy all week.
  • Customizable – swap in your favorite veggies or protein.
  • Low carb & gluten free – great for a light, balanced breakfast or snack.

How to Make These High Protein Egg Bites

Please see recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe details.

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Blend the base – In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
  3. Add the mix-ins – Stir in spinach, basil, red bell pepper, chicken sausage, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  4. Prepare your pan – Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. If you’re using a silicone muffin pan, no spray is needed.
  5. Fill the cups – Evenly distribute the egg mixture into the muffin cups, about 1/3 cup per mold.
  6. Bake for 23–25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
  7. Cool & release – Let them rest for 2–3 minutes, then carefully remove from the pan. If using silicone, you can pop them out once cooled.
  8. Serve & enjoy – Top with a sprinkle of crumbled feta and black pepper before serving.

Recipe FAQs

Yes! Simply replace the cottage cheese with a dairy-free alternative (like a coconut yogurt, or plant base milk). Skip the feta topping or use a vegan cheese.

Absolutely. Pour the mixture into a greased 8×8 baking dish and bake at the same temperature for about 30–35 minutes, or until set in the center. Then slice into squares.

Nope! You can swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese. Cottage cheese is just my go-to because it’s high in protein and keeps the texture moist.

Variations

  • Add extra veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, or broccoli.
  • Sprinkle in a little shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or goat cheese.
  • Swap chicken sausage for turkey sausage, ham, or smoked salmon.

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High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

If you’re looking for a quick, protein-packed breakfast or snack that’s easy to meal prep, these high protein cottage cheese egg bites are a game changer. They’re fluffy, savory, and full of flavor—plus, they reheat beautifully for busy mornings.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 12 egg bites
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 7 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup chicken sausage cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper cute into small cubes
  • a large handful fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup (about 0.25 ounces) fresh basil leaves chopped
  • crumbled feta, for topping (optional)
  • black pepper, to taste
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth (for fluffier results, use a blender).
  3. Stir in spinach, basil, red bell pepper, chicken sausage, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  4. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. If you’re using a silicone muffin pan, no spray is needed.
  5. Evenly distribute the egg mixture into the muffin cups, about 1/3 cup per mold.
  6. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
  7. Let them rest for 2–3 minutes, then carefully remove from the pan. If using silicone, you can pop them out once cooled.
  8. Top with a sprinkle of crumbled feta and black pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat: Microwave for 30–45 seconds (from fridge) or 1–2 minutes (from frozen).

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  1. 5 stars
    These were absolutely delicious, I added some bacon.

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