Description
High-Protein Egg White Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack or meal option, perfect for those looking to increase their protein intake while enjoying a flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced bell peppers, green onions, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before gently removing the egg bites from the muffin tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in cooked spinach or diced tomatoes.
- You can also substitute the cheddar cheese with feta or mozzarella for a different taste.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg