Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
A light, fluffy, and protein-packed breakfast or snack!
Introduction
Looking for a quick, healthy, and Weight Watchers-friendly breakfast? These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are perfect! They’re low in carbs, high in protein, and super easy to make. Plus, they’re meal-prep friendly and can be customized with your favorite veggies and cheeses!
Ingredients (Makes 12 Egg Bites)
✅ 6 large eggs
✅ ¾ cup fat-free cottage cheese
✅ ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
✅ ¼ cup diced bell peppers (any color!)
✅ ¼ cup chopped spinach (or kale)
✅ ¼ cup diced onions
✅ ½ tsp garlic powder
✅ ½ tsp salt & black pepper (to taste)
✅ Cooking spray (for greasing muffin tin)
(Optional Add-Ins: diced turkey bacon, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or jalapeños!)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
2️⃣ Blend the Base: In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Add Veggies & Cheese: Stir in cheddar cheese, bell peppers, spinach, and onions.
4️⃣ Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
5️⃣ Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the muffin tin. Enjoy warm or store for meal prep!
Weight Watchers Points (Per Egg Bite, Approximate)
💙 Blue Plan: 0 points
💜 Purple Plan: 0 points
💚 Green Plan: ~1 point (due to eggs)
(Points may vary depending on ingredient brands—track in the WW app!)
Nutritional Information (Per Egg Bite, Approximate)
- Calories: ~50
- Protein: ~6g
- Carbs: ~1g
- Fat: ~2g
Tips & Variations
✔ Make It Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free cottage cheese and omit shredded cheese.
✔ Spicy Version: Add hot sauce, red pepper flakes, or diced jalapeños.
✔ Extra Protein: Stir in diced turkey bacon, chicken, or lean ground turkey.
✔ Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Benefits of Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
✅ High in protein to keep you full longer
✅ Weight Watchers-friendly (0 points!)
✅ Easy to meal prep and reheat
✅ Customizable with different veggies & proteins
Conclusion
These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a game-changer for a healthy, high-protein breakfast or snack! Whether you’re following Weight Watchers, keto, or just eating healthier, these egg bites are a must-try.