Egg White Bites Recipe with Red Pepper
These homemade Egg White Bites with Red Pepper are a healthier, high-protein breakfast option that perfectly mimics Starbucks' popular egg bites. Made with egg whites, creamy cottage cheese, and roasted red peppers, they’re light, flavorful, and ideal for meal prep.
Servings: 6
Calories: 65kcal
Cost: $4
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Silicone muffin pan (6-cup)
- Roasting pan or large baking dish (for water bath)
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 (240 mL) 1cup liquid egg whites (or about 8 large egg whites)
- 80 g ⅓ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 56 g ½ cup shredded mozzarella or white cheddar cheese
- 50 g ½ cup roasted red bell pepper, finely diced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat & Prep Water Bath:
- Preheat the oven to 160 °C (325 °F).
- Place silicone muffin pan inside a larger roasting pan.
Blend Base:
- In a blender, combine egg whites, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Blend on low just until smooth, taking care not to whip in too much air.
Assemble Bites:
- Divide the roasted red pepper evenly among the 6 muffin cups.
- Pour the egg-cheese mixture over the pepper, filling each cup about ¾ full.
Bake in Water Bath:
- Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan, coming about halfway up the sides of the muffin pan (creates a “steam bath”).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the bites are set in the center and lightly golden on top.
Cool & Serve:
- Remove the muffin pan from the water bath and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Gently pop out each egg bite and serve warm, or cool completely before refrigerating for meal prep.
Notes
- Customize: Swap in white cheddar, pepper jack, or Gruyère for a flavor twist.
- Add-Ins: Finely chopped spinach or green onions can be stirred in with the pepper.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in the microwave for ~30 seconds.
- Freezing: Freeze cooked bites on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a zip-top bag; reheat from frozen for ~60 seconds.