Light, fluffy, and protein-packed, these egg bites with cottage cheese are a healthy grab-and-go breakfast you can prep in minutes. Similar to Starbucks sous vide egg bites, this cottage cheese egg bites recipe delivers flavor and low-carb nutrition in every bite. I am showing you how to make air fryer egg bites and insta pot egg bites in this detailed recipe.
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- Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
- What are Egg bites
- Why you will love this recipe
- Egg Bites Recipe Ingredients
- Variations and Substitutions
- How To Make Air Fryer Egg Bites
- How to Make Instant Pot Egg Bites
- Storage, Make-Ahead & Reheating Tips
- Serving Suggestions
- 💡Pro Tips
- Recipe FAQ
- More On the go Breakfast Recipes
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This recipe lists how to make velvety soft , spongy and fluffy egg bites in silicon molds. I am also listing several substations to make this wholesome and budget friendly egg recipe.
Quick Summary: These vegetarian egg bites combine eggs and cottage cheese for a moist, protein-packed breakfast that reheats beautifully for meal prep. They are perfect for prep in advance, freeze extras, and heat for fast breakfasts all week.
Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
These delicious egg bites are very similar to the ones you get at Starbucks. However if you make them at home, they cost fraction of what you pay at Starbucks. Don't spend $5 per person on an Egg Bite at Starbucks when you can make them at home for the entire family for that amount.
These sous vide style Egg Bites are delicious and fast! They're also easy and versatile. Similar to Pumpkin Spice Muffins and Sweet Iced Tea, this Starbucks's style homemade egg bites recipe is inexpensive and wallet friendly.
What are Egg bites
Eggs bites are small egg muffins cooked with eggs, cheese and chopped veggies. You cook them in ramekins, silicone cups or silicon molds. This 20-minute recipe shows you how to make them in air fryer as well as in Instant Pot.
Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick and easy. Egg bites take just minutes to prepare and cook quickly.
- They are perfect for meal prep and freezing. They reheat well. So you can have healthy breakfast instantly.
- Eggs are inexpensive and wholesome. Our keto egg salad, avocado egg salad, Indian Egg curry are all wonderful meals.
- Use your leftover vegetables, roasted vegetables and meats as add-ins. This recipe is super versatile and adaptable.
- Enjoy family friendly, kids approved protein packed breakfast bites that are low carb satisfying and loaded with flavor.
Egg Bites Recipe Ingredients
Eggs : Either white or brown eggs work. You can also use egg whites if you prefer. For plant based options, use Just Eggs.
Veggies: Colored bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach or zucchini works well. Chop them small. Adds in fiber to the nutrients mix.
Cheese : Cottage cheese makes them velvety creamy while adding extra boost of protein and calcium. Italian or other cheese blend adds nice flavors.
Milk : Either regular or plant based milk like Almond milk works. When blended with eggs, it makes these bites fluffy and airy.
Seasoning: All Purpose seasoning, everything but bagel or other flavoring of your choice. Use garlic powder, black pepper and salt if you want to keep things simple.
Variations and Substitutions
You can add cooked meats like bacon bites, chopped ham, chopped breakfast sausage links, or shredded chicken, beef, or pork.
Besides regular eggs, you can use egg whites, or even store-bought liquid eggs in a carton.
To add International/flavor twists: use jalapeño & pepper jack, pesto & parmesan, sun‑dried tomato & spinach. For smoky flavor, add cooked bacon and cheddar—mimicking the Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere version
How To Make Air Fryer Egg Bites
In a mixer or blender, add eggs, cottage cheese, seasoning and milk. Blend till eggs are well incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the mixing bowl. Add shredded cheese and half of the veggies. Mix well. Gently whisk to combine.
Spray the silicone molds with oil. Pour the egg mixture into each of the silicone molds. Only fill ¾ of the mold since eggs will expand on cooking.
Sprinkle in the remaining half of all of the veggies on top.
Cook the egg bite cups for 12-15 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a toothpick in the center. When the toothpick comes out clean, the eggs have set.
How to Make Instant Pot Egg Bites
Pour 1.5 cups of cold water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker and place a trivet inside the inner pot.
Make the egg batter as described above. Add it into the egg molds, dividing the mixture evenly. Only fill ¾ of each mold. Cover the silicone mold tightly with foil and place it on the trivet.
Close the lid. Vent in Sealing position. Choose cook time for 9 minutes on high pressure.
Once cooking time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Remove the egg bite mold from the inner pot and let rest for 2-5 minutes. Remove the foil. Then flip the mold upside down onto a plate. Egg bites should just slide off.
Storage, Make-Ahead & Reheating Tips
Refrigerate : Keep egg bites in a sealed zip-lock bag or a container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze : You can also freeze them up to 3 months. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap for easy portions.
Reheat : Microwave 30–60 sec (fridge) or 60–90 sec (frozen), or reheat in air‑fryer/oven for crisp edges. You can also reheat in a preheated air fryer for about 4 minutes. Another option is to let them thaw on the kitchen counter for couple hours and eat cold.
Serving Suggestions
These healthy breakfast bites are perfect for grab n go breakfast for busy mornings. They are also great for afternoon snack. You can eat them warm or cold.
To serve them for elaborate breakfast, pair it with Sweet Potato Stir Fry, Avocado Toast or Banana Oatmeal Cookies. Custard Yogurt Toast, Tofu Scramble and Apple Pie Oatmeal are also superb options.
Check out our scrumptious breakfast recipes for various pancakes, waffles, toasts and breads to elaborate brunch and leisurely breakfast. Indian Chai Tea pairs so well with these.
💡Pro Tips
- To avoid spillage, I recommend you place the silicone molds in the air fryer before pouring in the egg mixture. This way you don’t have to move the filled cups.
- Whisk the eggs until the yolks are separated. You should see no bits of white or yolk.
- Use cooked veggies or quickly make them in the microwave for a minute before adding to the egg mixture. Raw veggies don't cook properly in egg mixture.
- This recipe works best at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. We have tested it on several different temperatures but anything higher than 300 degrees caused the eggs to brown much too quickly on top.
- Don’t add too many mix-ins or the egg bites won’t hold together.
- We use silicone mold for egg bites that are perfect for both InstantPot and Air fryer. You can use a small muffin pan or even small ramekins that fit.
- Cooking time might vary slightly depending upon the size of mold and brand of the air-fryer.
- Do not use the plastic cover that comes with the silicone molds in the air-fryer.
- Only fill ¾ of the egg mold with ingredients. Eggs will expand and rise upon cooking. So leave some space on top.
Recipe FAQ
Eggs bites are small egg muffins cooked with eggs, cheese and chopped veggies. You cook them in ramekins, silicone cups or silicon molds.
Yes. Egg bites are keto - low carb and protein rich vegetarian breakfast. 1 egg bite with one large egg, cheese and added vegetables have 129 calories, 3g of carbohydrates and 10 gms of protein.
Yes. you can use plant based JUST EGG t make egg bites. Use 3Tablespoons to replace one chicken egg.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 30–60 seconds or in the oven at 300°F until warmed through.
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📖 Recipe
Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese Recipe in Instant Pot or Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese use cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Veggies
- ½ cup chopped sweet bell peppers
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped spinach
Instructions
Prepare Egg Mixture
- In a mixer or blender, add eggs, cottage cheese, seasoning and milk. Blend till eggs are well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the mixing bowl. Add shredded cheese and half of the veggies. Mix well. Gently whisk to combine.
How To Make Air Fryer Egg Bites
- Spray the silicone molds with oil. Pour the egg mixture into each of the silicone molds. Only fill ¾ of the mold since eggs will expand on cooking.
- Sprinkle in the remaining half of all of the veggies on top.
- Cook the egg bite cups for 12-15 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert a toothpick in the center. When the toothpick comes out clean, the eggs have set.
- Remove promptly after cooking. Serve warm and enjoy !
How To Make Instant Pot Egg Bites
- Pour 1½ cups of cold water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker and place a trivet inside the inner pot.
- Pour the egg batter as described above. Pour it into the egg molds, dividing the mixture evenly. Only fill ¾ of each mold. Cover the silicone mold tightly with foil and place it on the trivet.
- Close the lid. Vent in Sealing position. Choose cook time for 9 minutes on high pressure. Once cooking time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Remove the egg bite mold from the inner pot and let rest for 2-5 minutes. Remove the foil. Then flip the mold upside down onto a plate. Egg bites should just slide off. Serve and enjoy !
Notes
Whisk the eggs until the yolks are separated. You should see no bits of white or yolk. Use cooked veggies or quickly make them in the microwave for a minute before adding to the egg mixture. Raw veggies don't cook properly in egg mixture. This recipe works best at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. We have tested it on several different temperatures but anything higher than 300 degrees caused the eggs to brown much too quickly on top. Don’t add too many mix-ins or the egg bites won’t hold together.
Nutrition
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This recipe was originally published on June 8th, 2022. It is revised and republished on July 25th, 2025 with air fryer reheating instructions and other enhancements.
Manda
What’s the best way to reheat these?
Prajakta Sukhatme
Wrap them in moist paper towel and reheat in microwave one minute in 30 second interval.
Kalpana
Thank you for the recipe. 2 questions:
1. How long can I keep them in the fridge?
2. Can these be frozen?
Thanks
Prajakta Sukhatme
You can keep them in fridge for 5 days. Use air tight container. Yes you can freeze these too. Let them cool completely and store in air tight freezer safe container up-to 3 months. If you freeze them in smaller portions, it's easier to defrost as needed.
Sue
How do you make this in an air fryer? Do you use air fry settings? Temperature settings? Never thought making this air fryer.
Prajakta Sukhatme
Yes. You can make it on air fryer setting. Use silicon mold or ramekin bowls. Cook the egg bite cups for 12-15 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sharon
The recipe calls for 1/2 tsp. seasoning. What kind of seasoning?
Prajakta Sukhatme
You can use Italian Seasoning, all purpose seasoning or even 'Everything but bagel' seasoning.
K T
Finally made these and I am wondering why I didn’t do it sooner! I used Colby Jack cheese instead of mozzarella and added a small amount of Jimmy Dean’s sausage and bacon crumbles. SOOO yummy!!!
Tamera
I do not have an air fryer or instant pot. I do have a Cuisinart pressure cooker though. Do you think that might work?
Team ProfusionCurry
Sorry. We haven't used Cuisinart pressure cooker to make these. So can't really provide proper cooking timings and instructions.
Karen
Can you use the plastic cover in the instant pot?
Team ProfusionCurry
Yes you can
Janet
I can’t have spinach due to kidney stones. Would it affect it to just leave spinach out? Would I need another ingredient instead? Looks delicious.
Team ProfusionCurry
You can leave out spinach. If you like to add another filler ingredient like more cooked veggies or meat , add 1/4 cup. But if don't it will not affect the outcome. Enjoy making it.