Light and nutritious bites blending cottage cheese, eggs, and customizable mix-ins for a quick morning boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Eggs & Dairy
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese, 0-2% fat
03 - 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled feta
→ Seasonings
04 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
05 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
→ Optional Mix-Ins
08 - 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, diced bell peppers, broccoli florets, cooked sausage, or diced ham in any combination
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan or use a silicone muffin mold.
03 - In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until completely smooth.
04 - Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
05 - If using optional mix-ins, distribute evenly among the cups.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg bites are puffed, set, and lightly golden on top.
07 - Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm.
