Indulge in the delicious flavors of our Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites Recipe. A high-protein breakfast or snack option made with wholesome ingredients, and without special equipment. These bites are a nutritious start to your day and satisfy a midday pick-me-up.
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The first time I ate a Starbucks egg bite I was in heaven. Typically, I grab them with my morning coffee when we are traveling and I want a high-protein easy grab-and-go breakfast. My favorite is always the bacon and gruyere bites.
The Starbucks egg bites are tasty and convenient, but I knew they most likely contained ingredients I wouldn't eat at home. I set out to make an egg bite in my kitchen that I could keep in the freezer and grab when I wanted a quick bite with my coffee.
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Plus, the best part was that I knew that this would be a great way to make an entire batch for what the Starbucks egg bites would cost for only two of them.
This Starbucks copycat recipe is terrific for busy mornings and offers a healthy breakfast in seconds for you or your family. While most of the time you won't have leftover egg bites, these are easily made ahead and stored until you need them. These homemade egg bites fit into a low-carb diet or a keto diet.
If you love these egg bites, you have to try my Healthy Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe or my Baked Spinach Cheese And Egg Casserole!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Meal prep - having these on hand will allow you to serve a quick breakfast for your family that is healthy and delicious
- Quick to make - these egg bites only have 10 minutes of prep time and are finished in under 30 minutes
- Lots of Variations - there are a ton of variations, including my Healthy Starbucks Copycat Cheddar Cheese Egg Bites.
- High protein, gluten-free, low-carb, and keto
Recipe Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make these healthy egg bites:
Ingredient Notes:
- Use a full-fat cottage cheese for this recipe. It will make the bites extra creamy. My favorite brand is Kalona Supernatural if you can find it.
- Do not use an already grated cheese unless you can't find a block of gruyere. Grated cheese has added ingredients to stabilize it and it will not melt in the same way.
See the recipe card for quantities and the full recipe.
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Additions & Substitutions
There are many ways to switch up the taste of these egg bites:
Additions:
- Spices - Add some red pepper flakes to spice up the egg bites. You could also add garlic powder, chili powder, or dried herbs.
- Green Onions - Add some chopped green onions for a slight crunch and an onion flavor.
- Green Peppers or Red Bell Peppers - If you like bell peppers, adding either green or red bell peppers will give the egg bites another flavor.
- Spinach - Use spinach along with some mozzarella cheese for a delightful bite.
- Mushrooms - Saute some mushrooms and add in some garlic combining them with parmesan cheese for another flavor combo.
- Protein - Canadian bacon, or sausage would all work well in this recipe.
Substitutions:
- Cheese - You can substitute gruyere cheese, swiss cheese, or mozzarella cheese for the cheddar cheese in this recipe.
- Cottage Cheese - Substitute ricotta cheese or even Greek yogurt for the cottage cheese. I prefer a full-fat cottage cheese and use either Kalona or Good Culture 4% Cottage Cheese.
How To Make Bacon And Gruyere Egg Bites: Step-By-Step:
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: Spray a mini muffin pan with a cooking spray or coat with olive oil and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place all of the ingredients except the chives into a blender or Nutribullet.
Step 2: Blend the eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Divide the egg mixture into the prepared pan filling the cups no more than ¾ of the way to the top. Sprinkle with chives and bacon.
Step 4: Bake for 20 minutes or until the eggs are slightly firm to the touch. Let them sit for a few minutes before removing them from the pan.
Confidence Tip
Using a silicone muffin tin is much easier than using any other type. See the Equipment below.
Storage and Reheating
- Store - Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze - You can freeze these by putting them into an airtight container or freezer bag. Store these for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheat - You can easily reheat these egg bites by putting them in the microwave on a defrost setting or if defrosted, you can reheat them at1 5-second intervals.
Equipment
These egg bites work best in a silicone muffin pan. While the one I have at home is not sturdy, it bends all over the place, I do like this one on Amazon as it will be simple to take in and out of the oven. If you already own a silicone muffin tin that isn't sturdy, you can use a wire rack or baking sheet underneath it while it is cooking in the oven.
I love to make eggs for dinner or even lunch. These Easy Baked Eggs With Asparagus or the Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche will even feed a crowd.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
Starbucks egg bites can be both tasty and convenient. While they may not be the healthiest choice on the Starbucks menu, they can certainly be a part of a balanced diet in moderation as long as you pair them with other healthy options and watch your calorie intake.
Starbucks uses a French 'sous vide' technique to create a velvety texture that's full of flavor. However, these egg bites can be made in the oven. If you are looking for a delicious and simple egg dish, this Egg Souffle Roll makes serving company a breeze.
Other Delicious Breakfast Recipes
Using simple ingredients, these delicious egg bites can be made without fancy equipment and by using only a blender and a silicone mini muffin tray. Change up this healthy egg bites recipe with different veggies or different cheeses to make the perfect breakfast or simple snack.
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Gwen
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Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
Instructions
- Spray the cups of a mini muffin pan lightly with a cooking spray or olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a blender or Nutribullet, blend together the eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the egg mixture into 12 cups of your muffin pan filling the cup no more than ¾ of the way.
- Top with the chopped chives.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the eggs are slightly firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes. The egg bites will settle down in the pan.
- Remove from the pan and enjoy or store for later.
Notes
Use a full-fat cottage cheese like my favorite one, Kalona Supernatural. Try to use a block of cheese instead of already shredded cheese. The cheese will melt better and the egg bites will be creamier!
Nutrition
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Wendy
Packed with protein, easy to make, and no fancy gadgets needed. Saves me a lot of time for breakfast. Adding to my rotation!
chhavi
Made these the other day and my son loves snacking on it now!Thankyou for the recipe
Kate
I threw in some sautéed mushrooms and garlic for extra flavor, and they turned out fantastic. Used a silicone muffin tin as recommended and clean-up was a breeze! No sticking whatsoever!
Vernice
I know this was originally a breakfast recipe but it was so good, I could enjoy it all day! I really loved how soft and delicious these egg bites turned out!
Pam
This was so so good! I'm a fan of anything with bacon and eggs in it, and this really hit the spot. It's easy to make and perfect as a grab-and-go breakfast. Definitely making this again!
Jenn
I looove these egg bites! I'm not sure if it's the cheese that makes them so good - or the bacon - but I'm in love! And they're so easy to make!
Shweta
We made these and they taste JUST like the Starbucks ones! I added some red pepper flakes for extra spice...SO good! I was looking to change up my protein options in the morning and this was perfect.