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Healthy Egg White Bites with Spinach, Red Bell Pepper, and Cottage Cheese Recipe

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4.4 from 14 reviews

These Egg White Bites are a protein-packed, flavorful, and healthy breakfast or snack option. Combining smooth blended egg whites with cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, fresh spinach, and roasted red bell peppers, they bake into light and fluffy bites perfect for meal prep or quick meals. The gentle steam bath during baking ensures a tender texture, while the seasonings add subtle savory notes.

  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 egg white bites (depending on muffin pan size)

Ingredients

Egg White Mixture

  • 16 oz (480 ml) egg whites, in brick form or from 16 fresh eggs
  • ½ cup (120 g) full-fat cottage cheese
  • ⅓ cup (40 g) shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
  • ⅓ tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • ⅓ tsp garlic powder
  • Black pepper, to taste

Vegetables

  • ⅓ cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • ¼ cup roasted red bell pepper, diced

Additional

  • Cooking spray or oil for greasing muffin pan

Instructions

  1. Prepare oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease a silicone muffin pan with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking. Optionally, set an oven rack in the center and another beneath it, place a large baking pan filled with water on the lower rack to create steam for baking.
  2. Blend ingredients: In a blender, combine the egg whites, cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella, sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This ensures the cottage cheese integrates fully, adding creaminess to the bites.
  3. Mix in vegetables: Using a fork or spoon, fold in the chopped fresh spinach and diced roasted red bell pepper into the blended egg mixture gently. Avoid blending again to maintain the vegetable texture.
  4. Fill muffin molds: Spoon the egg white mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full to allow room for rising. Optionally, sprinkle some extra diced red pepper and chopped spinach on top for added color and flavor.
  5. Bake: Place the muffin tin on the middle oven rack and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The steam from the water bath will help keep the bites moist. They are done when set firmly in the center and lightly puffed.
  6. Cool and serve: Remove the muffin pan from the oven and allow the egg white bites to cool for a few minutes before gently removing them. Serve warm or store for meal prep.

Notes

  • Using a water bath with steam helps achieve a moist, tender texture in the egg bites.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese is recommended for creaminess, but you can experiment with low-fat versions if preferred.
  • Feel free to substitute mozzarella with Monterey Jack or another mild melting cheese.
  • These egg white bites can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Reheat gently in the microwave or oven to maintain texture.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/healthy-egg-white-bites-with-spinach-red-bell-pepper-and-cottage-cheese-recipe/