This Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe tastes just like the sous vide version. All you need is an oven and a silicone egg tray!
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Olive oil or butter – any neutral oil can be used, as well as any type of butter or margarine.
- Eggs – you can make these both with eggs or just egg whites. You may also use liquid egg whites or a vegan egg alternative, if desired.
- Cottage cheese – cream cheese or dairy-free cream cheese can be used instead.
Egg white and red pepper bites
- Roasted red peppers – store-bought or home-roasted red peppers both work well. Sundried tomatoes can be used but will alter the flavour.
- Spinach – use another dark leafy green like kale or Swiss chard, or another veggie entirely.
- Monterey Jack cheese – substitute for another shredded cheese of your choice.
Bacon and gruyere egg bites
- Bacon – use turkey bacon for a healthier option. You could also make your egg bites with cold cuts, tempeh or seasonings like smoked paprika or BBQ.
- Gruyere or aged cheddar cheese – store-bought, prepackaged or hand shredded all work great. Any sharp shredded cheese would be good.
How to make Starbucks egg bites
Step 1: Preheat oven and prepare baking dish.
Preheat oven to 325 F. Fill a 9×11 baking dish halfway with warm water, then silicone egg tray overtop.
Step 2: Grease the egg tray.
Grease a 12-count silicon egg tray with olive oil or butter. Place silicone egg tray overtop the baking dish.
Step 3: Blend egg whites and cottage cheese for egg white and red pepper bites.
Add egg whites and cottage cheese to a blender, blending on high until well combined and creamy.
Step 4: Blend eggs and cottage cheese for bacon and gruyere egg bites.
Add eggs and cottage cheese to a blender, blending on high until well combined and creamy.
Step 5: Fill egg tray with toppings.
Divide toppings of choice and cheese (either monterey jack or cheese) among egg cups, then fill the rest of the way full with egg/egg white mixture.
Step 6: Bake until the eggs are set.
Bake in the oven for 60 minutes or until eggs are set. Serve and enjoy!
Calories in Starbucks egg bites
One of Starbucks’ bacon and gruyere egg bites contains 160 calories, 10 grams of protein, 3 grams of carbs and 12 grams of fat. The egg white and red pepper bites are a bit healthier and have 85 calories, 8 grams of protein, 5.5 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fat.
In comparison, my Starbucks egg bites recipe has fewer calories, less carbs and less fat – plus almost double the amount of protein! Though both versions are delicious, this homemade recipe is great if you want something that’s healthier, higher in protein and customizable.
Frequently Asked Questions
These egg bites are made of three main ingredients: olive oil, eggs and cottage cheese. Once you’ve blended those three ingredients together, you can add in pretty much whatever toppings you want. You can recreate the Starbucks’ bacon and gruyere or egg whites and red pepper flavours, or get creative and add in whatever veggies and protein you have on hand.
This Starbucks egg bites recipe is super healthy. It contains less calories, fat and carbs than the Starbucks’ version, and also contains more protein. It’s are a great way to start your day with something healthy and filling!
Yes, these Starbucks egg bites and egg white bites are gluten free.
Storing and reheating
Once your egg bites have completely cooled, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Enjoy them cold or reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds! They’re a great grab-and-go breakfast idea.
Freezing this recipe
These egg bites can be frozen in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag for 1 to 2 months. Let them defrost in the fridge overnight then pack them up for lunch or can heat them up the next morning in the microwave for 30 seconds for a delicious breakfast.
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Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe
Ingredients
Egg White and Red Pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (to grease egg tray)
- 3 cups egg whites
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
Bacon and Gruyere
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (to grease egg tray)
- 8 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 slices bacon or turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup gruyere cheese or aged cheddar, shredded
Instructions
- Note: Pick one version for this recipe; if you wish to do both versions (like in the video), cut each of the ingredients in half.
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease a 12-count silicon egg tray with olive oil or butter. Fill a 9×11 baking dish halfway with warm water, then silicone egg tray overtop.
- Add either egg whites and cottage cheese, or eggs and cottage cheese to a blender, blending on high until well combined and creamy.
- Divide toppings of choice and cheese (either monterey jack or cheese) among egg cups, then fill the rest of the way full with egg/egg white mixture. Bake in the oven for 60 minutes or until eggs are set.
- Remove egg bites from molds once cool and serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Comments & Reviews
Arean Gagnon says
Does anyone know how to store these so they stay fresh? Should I freeze them?
Taylor Stinson says
You can freeze them for up to 3 months in a silicone or plastic freezer bag. You can take one or two out at a time, sprinkle some water overtop and then microwave for 2-3 minutes until heated through when you’re ready to enjoy again!
Bg says
This recipe looks good. I’m going to try it asap. And no I won’t be adding the cottage cheese, it’s clearly not needed. Thanks for sharing
Chris says
Does the muffin pan go in the water bath like creme brûlée or on the rack below?
Taylor Stinson says
It goes in the water bath!
Lana says
Calorie count is 178 per egg bite. Starbucks is 178 for two egg bites. Comments?
Taylor Stinson says
Each one of my bites is larger. You’re also getting 2 more grams of protein with one of my bites.
Lori says
Beat together
4 eggs
1/2 c cottage cheese
1/2 c grated cheese of choice
1/4 c veggie of choice- diced
Meat version 1/4 cup
Bacon or sausage- I just use precooked crumbled or diced ham and put it in the egg cup first
Pour in egg mixture
Cover with foil
Instant pot 10 min on steam, let release naturally
Nom nom nom-delisch 🙂
RHONDA CUMMINGS says
What do you put the eggs in before cooking in instapot?
michelle says
You need the cottage cheese or it won’t taste like Starbucks. I buy a tub of lowfat cottage cheese and blend it smooth and use that. I’ve also substituted heavy cream when I’m out.
Malka says
Great Recipe. I used TJ’s Israeli Feta. They are delicious!!!
Denise says
Yep – need the cottage cheese. A better recipe that is more true to the Starbucks egg bite blends the eggs, both cheeses salt and pepper in a blender to get it really smooth for about 20 min. These here are not bad at all, but they are more like a quiche egg muffin. They cook way too long if you want the true egg bite texture like the Starbucks ones. So depending on what you like, you’ve got two good options!
Kimberly says
How much cottage cheese?
Tasha says
The cottage cheese is missing
Gisselle Almanza says
They taste delicious! However the texture wasn’t silky (like the Starbucks egg bites) it was more of like that of regular eggs. Does anyone know why they may have come out like this?
Susan Walker says
I think it’s the whipping cream they use.
Ava Feronti says
I add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream to the egg whites when I whisk them.