Egg Bites

Ready for a more exciting breakfast? Say hello to our protein-packed, pillowy, perfectly cooked egg bites. Whether you need a quick breakfast, microwaveable lunch, or easy afternoon snack, these delicate little egg bites are the answer. And forget about hitting up Starbucks on your way to work, try our easy egg bites recipe instead. So go ahead and give those taste buds a healthy breakfast treat they won't forget.

What are Egg Bites?

Egg Bites are a combination of eggs with various other ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, and herbs. The mixture is usually cooked in a muffin tin, resulting in small, individual-sized bites that are similar in texture to a crustless quiche or frittata.

Egg bites have become popular as a quick and easy breakfast or snack option, and are often sold in coffee shops and fast food chains such as Starbucks. This copycat Starbucks egg bites recipe can be made at home with a few simple ingredients and baked in the oven, making them a convenient, customizable, healthy, and protein-rich treat on the go.

popularized by the Starbucks menu, these bite-sized egg treats are the perfect way to keep snacking healthy and have breakfast on the go. It's a

Why We Love Egg Bites

Easy and fast. Mix the ingredients, throw them in the oven, and walk away. It could not be easier.

Grab and Go Breakfast. Make up a batch on Monday and throw them in the microwave for a few seconds all week long to get out of the house fast each morning.

On Plan. This recipe makes a protein and nutrient-rich low-calorie food. If you are eating healthy and staying on plan, eggs, and veggies are a good choice.

Ingredients for Egg Bites

• Sweet Onion. Vidalia is one of the well-known sweet onion types.
• Zucchini. Also called green squash. Yellow squash is a good substitute.
• Carrots. You can buy pre-shredded carrots for convenience or shred your own.
• Spices. Oregano. Sumac. Salt. Black Pepper.
• Cooked Quinoa.
• Eggs. You can egg whites or egg beaters.
• Baking Powder. To make your egg bites puffy and light.

How to Make Egg Bites

To get everything ready, get your oven preheated and use non-stick cooking spray on your muffin pan. The recipe makes about 18 egg bites so you will need two muffin tins. Cook your quinoa or use leftover quinoa.

Once you have the quinoa ready, sautee your vegetables. Mix this with the quinoa and adjust the seasoning. Then add your eggs and mix them well. Bake your egg muffins and cool them completely before removing them from the pan.

Recipe Variations

Try changing it up with any mixture of ingredients you enjoy with your eggs. Here are some possibilities.

• peppers: red peppers, green peppers, yellow peppers, orange peppers, or any variety of hot pepper will work
• Roasted Red Peppers: jarred or homemade
• tempeh bacon
• tomatoes
• green onions
• vegan cheese: cheddar cheese, cream cheese, gruyere cheese, feta cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, parmesan cheese, cottage cheese, almost any good vegan cheese is a good choice.
• red pepper flakes for heat
• garlic powder
• egg whites can be used by themselves if you want to avoid the yolks

Flavor combinations are so fun to play with in egg dishes. Try these to keep things interesting. Remember, most veggies should be precooked except for greens.

• spinach, cheddar, and feta
• potatoes and onions
• arugula, olives, tomatoes, and feta
• tempeh bacon and gruyere
• plant-based sausage, cheddar, onions, and kale
• pesto and diced tomatoes
• broccoli, mushrooms, red peppers, and kale
• Salsa with pepper jack cheese
• mushrooms, spinach, and parmesan
• sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and basil

While we found the oven fast and efficient you don't have to use the oven. Try different cooking methods.

• If you have a silicone mold you can make this recipe in a pressure cooker with just nine minutes on high pressure for Instant Pot egg bites.
• Starbucks sous vide egg bites have the perfect texture, so if you can sous vide yours you should try it!

Tips for Success

• Make sure to cook the veggies before adding them to the egg.
• Make sure you squeeze the liquid out of the zucchini or any other high-water content vegetable.
• Make sure you generously oil or spray the muffin tin to prevent the egg bites from sticking. You may also use muffin liners, but you will still need to spray.

FAQ

How do I store leftovers?

These egg muffin cups should be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days.

Can egg bites be frozen?

Yes. Freeze egg bites on a tray first so that they don't stick together. Then move them to a freezer-quality plastic bag or airtight container. They will keep in the freezer for up to three months.

How do I reheat egg bites?

A microwave works really well to reheat egg bites. Try thirty seconds at a time until they are hot throughout.

Why are my egg bites runny?

If they are runny, they have not been cooked long enough. Every oven is different and egg bites should be checked for doneness before you remove them from the oven.

How long do egg bites last?

Egg bites will keep in the refrigerator for two or three days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Are egg bites gluten-free?

Yes. In most cases egg bites are gluten-free. Look for wheat, rye, or barley in the recipe to be sure. Each of those ingredients would include gluten.

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