Broccoli Cheddar Baked Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese 

These Broccoli Cheddar Baked Egg Bites pack protein, veggies, and flavor into a convenient breakfast you can prep in advance and freeze. Silky cottage cheese blends with eggs and cheddar cheese, while fresh broccoli and spinach add freshness and nutrients. Baked to just perfection in a muffin tin, they’re easy to grab and warm any morning. High-protein, vegetarian-friendly, and gluten-free, these bites make busy weekdays healthier and tastier.

Ingredients

• 9 large eggs
  
  

• 1 cup cottage cheese
  
  

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, divided (half blended, half sprinkled)
  
  

• ½ head broccoli, chopped
  
  

• 1 cup spinach, chopped
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• 1 tsp black pepper
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 °F (150 °C) and prepare a silicone muffin tray with non-stick spray.
   
   

2. In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, half the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
   
   

3. Evenly pour the mixture into each muffin slot, filling halfway.
   
   

4. Top with chopped broccoli, spinach, and remaining cheddar.
   
   

5. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before removing from the tray.
   
   

Nutrients (per egg bite, 1/12 of recipe)

• Calories: 90 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 6 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0 g
  
  

• Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 95 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 220 mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 2 g
  
  

• Fiber: 0 g
  
  

• Sugar: 1 g
  
  

• Protein: 8 g