These Starbucks Egg White Bites Recipe are a light, fluffy, and protein-packed breakfast you can make at home with just a few ingredients. Made with egg whites, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese, they are a creamy, satisfying bite without any added fillers.
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Blended until smooth and baked in the oven, these copycat egg bites have that same soft, custardy texture as the original. A sprinkle of fresh chives on top adds just enough flavor and color. They're naturally gluten-free and great for make-ahead breakfasts.
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If you love Starbucks egg bites then you will love my Bacon And Gruyere Egg Bites or if you would rather have a quiche, then my Leek And Goat Cheese Quiche will become a new favorite.
Recipe Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make these copycat Starbucks egg white bites:
Ingredient Notes:
- Cottage Cheese - I always prefer to use a full-fat cottage cheese for any of my cooking or baking recipes. There are no added ingredients and the taste will be richer. My favorite brand is Kalona Supernatural.
See the recipe card for quantities and the full recipe.
Additions & Substitutions
There are many ways to switch up the taste of these egg bites, including my recipe for bacon and gruyere egg bites.
Additions:
- Spices - Add some red pepper flakes or even a dash of Tabasco sauce 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 - Crumbled bacon, 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.
While there are many variations with this egg bite recipe, it is easy to turn these egg bites into a healthy frittata like this easy Smoked Salmon Breakfast Fritatta.
How To Make Healthy Starbucks Egg White Bites Recipe: 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, 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.
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.
Are you looking to add more cottage cheese into your breakfast routine? Then look at adding this Easy Blintz Casserole Souffle (Without Blintzes).
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.
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.
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Starbucks Egg White Bites Recipe
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Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
- fresh chives optional, for the top
Instructions
- Spray the cups of a mini muffin pan lightly with a cokking spray or olive oil.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a blender or Nutribullet, blend together the eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the egg mixture into 12 cups of your muffin pan, filling the cup no more than ¾ of the way full.
- Top with chives, if using.
- Bake for 20 minutes or 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 into the pan.
- Remove from the pan and enjoy.
Gwen Wolken says
Keep these in your fridge!
Phoebe says
Loved how soft and fluffy they turned out! I added some mozzarella cheese and dried chili flakes for extra flavors. Definitely making this again!
Dixie says
Tried the garlic powder and chili powder variation, and it added a ton of flavor. And I just love how versatile these egg bites are!
Marie says
These tastes JUST like the Starbucks recipe! I will be making these all the time. So easy and delicious!
Sydney says
These egg bites were SO good! I made them for a brunch and everyone just loved them. And I love how easy they were!
Jisel says
Absolutely loved these! Perfectly fluffy and flavorful, they're a nutritious breakfast or snack. Easy to make, they're now a staple in my morning routine. So good!