Description
Delicious and healthy egg bites packed with broccoli and cheese, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (2%)
- 1 cup finely chopped steamed broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or silicone mold with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a high-speed blender, combine the eggs, liquid egg whites, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pulse until the mixture is completely smooth and aerated, approximately 30 seconds.
- Distribute the finely chopped steamed broccoli evenly among the muffin cups.
- Pour the egg mixture into each cup, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Top each cup with a portion of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set in the center and slightly golden on top.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before using a silicone spatula or knife to gently release the bites from the tin.
Notes
- These egg bites can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a quick breakfast option.
- Experiment with different vegetables or cheeses based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 200mg