High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (25 Grams per serving!)
Ladies, are you struggling to feel your best? Do you feel like the standard American diet isn't cutting it for you or your children? It’s like you wake up and you have the choices of (pesticide covered) Cheerios, Thomas Bagels or simply just coffee.
No wonder we are bloated, tired as heck and feel like crap. We aren’t giving our bodies the nutrients it needs for energy production and optimal cellular functioning. When we settle for a quick processed breakfast, with little protein, it leaves our blood sugar to go cray-cray and us feeling like we are running on E all day.
SOOO to help another mama out, I wanted to share this high protein egg bites with cottage cheese recipe that will be a game changer for you!
As a mom to two little boys who tried my hardest to live a “Slow living” lifestyle, I’m not lying about our somewhat rushed mornings somedays! (those days when we are too cozy and wake up late…yea, we’ve all been there). But that's why I'm sharing this game-changer recipe with you today: High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites! You can prepare them ahead of time and quickly heat them up when it’s go time in the morning.
Why You’ll Become OBSESSED with This High Protein Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese Recipe!
We all know how important it is to start our day with a nutrient-rich breakfast. But did you know that getting a high protein intake in the morning can be a game-changer? As a mom, I know how essential it is to stay energized throughout the day.
Protein is our best friend for this! It repairs cells, builds muscle, and provides the energy we need to keep up with our little ones. Plus, it keeps us feeling full, aiding in weight management.
Now, let's chat about convenience of these homemade cottage cheese egg bites. Because, let's face it, we moms are always on the go! This recipe is a life-saver for those hectic mornings. You can batch make these little bites of goodness and voila! You have a ready-to-go, high-protein breakfast for the entire week. Trust me, as a mom to two adorable but super active boys (lol), this high protein mini egg bites for kids recipe has been amazing for me!
If these are going to be a high protein breakfast staple, I HIGHLY recommend grabbing these non toxic, cast iron muffin molds. The issue with so many non-stick muffin pans is that they leak toxins known to mess with your hormones and health!
OR sometimes I ditch the muffins and I simply pour the egg mixture into a non toxic cast iron pan (this is my go to that I use EVERY SINGLE DAY). The trick it to put the cast iron in the oven as you preheat the oven so it’s nice and hot. Then pour some avocado oil on the bottom and then pour the egg mixture in. This keeps the eggs from sticking to the bottom and avoids toxins that are found on almost every dang baking pan out there these days!
BUT if you are in a rush, like most mamas, this cute little mini egg bites maker is also a time-saver!
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High Protein Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese Recipe (Makes 6 servings)
Ingredients:
10 large organic eggs (about 6 grams of protein each) Thankfully my mom has her own chickens so we get stocked up on backyard eggs every 2 weeks! But I recommend getting some from a local farmers market since they have higher nutrient content. OR you can even try duck eggs here to switch it up!)
1 cup organic Good Culture cottage cheese (MY ALL TIME FAV COTTAGE CHEESE!)
1 cup cooked and diced meat (organic turkey bacon, ham or chicken from local pasture-raised animals are the best!)
1/2 cup diced organic bell peppers
1/4 cup diced organic spinach or kale
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste (even some organic nutritional yeast for extra protein, b vitamins and nutrients!)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or silicone egg bite molds with a bit of avocado oil to prevent sticking. If you’re using the cast iron, place your pan inside the oven at this point to heat it up.
Whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together in a large bowl until well combined. The mixture should be relatively smooth with small bits of cottage cheese throughout. If you are adding nutritional yeast for extra nutrients and cheese flavor, I would whisk it in here!
Cook the veggies: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of olive oil, then sauté the onions, bell peppers, and spinach (or kale) until they're just softened. Let them cool for a few minutes before adding them to the egg mixture.
Add the cooked meat to the egg and cottage cheese mixture, followed by the cooked veggies. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups or silicone muffin cup molds. Fill each one about 3/4 of the way to allow room for the egg bites to rise.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
Let cool for a few minutes in the pan/molds, then run a knife around the edges and remove the egg bites. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information:
This recipe should yield about 6 egg bites for kids, depending on the size of your muffin cups or molds. To hit the target of 25-30 grams of protein per serving, you can adjust the serving size. Based on the ingredients, two to three egg bites should provide approximately 30 grams of protein, depending on the specific meat used and the size of the eggs.
Feel free to customize this recipe with different veggies or spices according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your nutritious and delicious high-protein egg bites!
Try these egg bites for stable blood sugar, energy levels, mood, and avoid getting hangry!
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Health Benefits of these Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Ingredients
Each ingredient in this recipe was chosen for its functional food properties:
Cottage cheese is rich in protein and calcium.
Eggs are a great source of protein and vitamins D and B12.
Chicken and turkey bacon provide a lean protein source.
Red peppers are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants.
Spinach is high in vitamins A and K, as well as iron.
Garlic salt adds flavor and has antimicrobial properties.
More Holistic Wellness for Kids and Mamas!
I hope you LOVE this homemade egg bites for kids recipe as much as I do. As a functional nutritionist and mama, I'm OBSESSED with finding ways to integrate nutrient-dense foods into everyday meals. It's one of the most practical strategies for boosting health and wellbeing, whether you're a young woman planning for the future, a mama with a newborn baby in her carrier, or a mom wanting the best for her family today.
Remember, ladies, we don't have to settle for feeling less than our best. By making small changes, like adding this high-protein egg bites for kids recipe to our breakfast rotation, we can start to feel more energetic, more vibrant, and more like ourselves.
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