High Protein Egg White Bites (Printer-Friendly)
Fluffy, high-protein egg white bites with cottage cheese, cheddar, spinach and peppers — ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy & Eggs
01 - 8 large egg whites
02 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables
04 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Seasonings
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup silicone muffin pan or line with paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites and cottage cheese until smooth and slightly frothy.
03 - Stir in the cheddar cheese, spinach, red bell pepper, green onions, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
04 - Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin pan cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
05 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the centers are just set and the tops are lightly golden.
06 - Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing the bites from the pan. Serve warm or store in the refrigerator for a quick grab-and-go snack.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Each bite packs 10 grams of protein, which means two of them keep you full until lunch without any crash whatsoever.
- They reheat beautifully from frozen, so you can make a double batch on Sunday and have breakfast sorted for over a week.
02 -
- Overfilling the muffin cups causes spillage and uneven cooking, so resist the urge to use up every last drop in one batch.
- Opening the oven door before the 18 minute mark causes the centers to collapse and sink, which still tastes fine but looks deflated and sad.
03 -
- Let the mixed batter sit for two minutes before pouring so the spinach softens slightly and incorporates more evenly.
- A silicone muffin pan is worth the small investment because it releases these bites flawlessly every single time.