Meal Prep Egg Bites

Name: Meal Prep Egg Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 units Large Eggs (medium to large size); 1/4 cup Milk or Cream (any type of milk or cream); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground preferred); 1 cup Fresh Spinach (roughly chopped); 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite); 1/2 small Bell Peppers (mixed colors, finely diced); 1/4 small Onion (finely diced); as needed Cooking Spray or Oil (for greasing muffin tin)

This recipe for fluffy and savory egg bites is perfect for quick breakfasts and efficient meal prep. Packed with colorful vegetables and cheese, these bites are easy to make ahead and store, offering a healthy and delicious start to your day or a convenient snack.

#Breakfast

#Meal Prep

#High Protein

#Vegetarian

#Quick & Easy

Overview of Meal Prep

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

18m

Cook Time

33m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

150

Calories

10g

Protein

Carbs

10g

Fat

Freshly Baked Egg Bites in Muffin Tin

Ingredients

Large Eggs
(medium to large size)
8 units

Milk or Cream
(any type of milk or cream)
1 cup
Salt
(to taste)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(freshly ground preferred)
1 teaspoon
Fresh Spinach
(roughly chopped)
1 cup
Shredded Cheese
(cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
1 cup
Bell Peppers
(mixed colors, finely diced)
1 small
Onion
(finely diced)
1 small
Cooking Spray or Oil
(for greasing muffin tin)
as needed

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Egg Bites Cooling on a Rack

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Finely dice the bell peppers and onion. Roughly chop the fresh spinach.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Finely dice the bell peppers and onion. Roughly chop the fresh spinach.
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Ensure vegetables are diced small enough to fit well in the egg bites and cook evenly.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy.
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Whisk thoroughly to incorporate air, which helps make the egg bites fluffy.

3
Add the chopped spinach, shredded cheese, diced bell peppers, and onion to the egg mixture. Stir gently to distribute the fillings evenly.
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Add the chopped spinach, shredded cheese, diced bell peppers, and onion to the egg mixture. Stir gently to distribute the fillings evenly.
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Feel free to customize with your favorite cooked veggies, herbs, or even a bit of cooked protein like bacon bits.
4
Lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin with cooking spray or oil. Pour the egg mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
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Lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin with cooking spray or oil. Pour the egg mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
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Do not overfill the cups to prevent spillage during baking as the egg bites will puff up.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg bites are set, lightly golden on top, and cooked through. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg bites are set, lightly golden on top, and cooked through. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
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Baking time may vary depending on your oven. For extra fluffiness, you can bake in a water bath.
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Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the egg bites cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the cups. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the egg bites cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the cups. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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Egg bites can be easily reheated in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for a few minutes.