Spinach Feta Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Soft and savory spinach feta cottage cheese egg bites made with simple ingredients for an easy high-protein breakfast.
Eli Brooks
Spinach feta cottage cheese egg bites are a soft, savory, high-protein breakfast made for busy mornings when you want something quick, homemade, and satisfying. These fluffy egg bites combine creamy cottage cheese, tender spinach, crumbled feta, and simple seasonings for a grab-and-go breakfast that feels fresh but still filling.
They are perfect for meal prep because you can bake a batch once, refrigerate them, and reheat them during the week. The cottage cheese helps create a creamy texture, the feta adds a salty Mediterranean-style flavor, and the spinach brings color and freshness without making the recipe complicated.
If you want an easy breakfast that tastes better than plain scrambled eggs and works for both adults and kids, these spinach feta cottage cheese egg bites are a smart recipe to keep ready in your fridge.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin very well or use silicone muffin liners.
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Step 2
Add the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a blender.
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Step 3
Blend for 20–30 seconds, just until the mixture looks smooth and creamy.
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Step 4
Divide the chopped spinach, diced red bell pepper, green onions, and feta evenly between the muffin cups.
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Step 5
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cheese, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
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Step 6
Gently tap the muffin tin on the counter to remove air bubbles.
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Step 7
Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the egg bites are set in the center and lightly puffed.
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Step 8
Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing.
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Step 9
Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
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Step 10
Serve warm, or cool completely and store for meal prep.
Recipe notes
Silicone muffin liners make the egg bites easier to remove.
Do not overbake, or the texture can become rubbery.
Squeeze excess moisture from spinach if using frozen spinach.
Add cooked turkey bacon or chicken sausage for extra protein.
Let the egg bites cool slightly before removing so they keep their shape.
Storage tips
Store cooled egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds. For freezing, wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition note
These egg bites are a protein-focused breakfast with eggs and cottage cheese, plus spinach for freshness and feta for flavor. Serve them with fruit, toast, or a small salad for a more complete meal.
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