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Fluffy Cottage Cheese & Spinach Egg Bites (Copycat Texture, High Protein Meal Prep)

Three golden-brown, fluffy spinach and cheese egg bites served on a white plate.
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Make high-protein egg bites at home that rival your favorite coffee shop version. This recipe uses cottage cheese for a creamy, fluffy texture perfect for easy, make-ahead breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Gruyere cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional, for flavor depth)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin or silicone mold.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This step is key for a fluffy texture.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheese and chopped spinach by hand in a bowl. Do not blend the mix-ins.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be slightly puffed.
  6. Remove the tin from the oven. Let the egg bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. This helps them firm up.
  7. Serve warm, or cool completely for meal prep.

Notes

  • For the best copycat texture, blend the wet ingredients until completely smooth. Do not overmix once the spinach is added.
  • If you prefer bacon or ham, cook 1/2 cup of crumbled bacon or diced ham separately and divide it among the cups before pouring in the egg mixture.
  • These egg bites freeze well. Cool them completely, place them in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to one month. Reheat in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds.

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