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Starbucks-Style Protein Egg Bites Recipe You Can Make at Home
If you love those fluffy coffee shop egg bites but don’t love the price tag, this easy homemade version is about to become your new favorite breakfast meal prep recipe. These Starbucks-style protein egg bites are packed with savory chicken sausage, cheddar cheese, fluffy eggs, and colorful veggies for a healthy and filling breakfast you can grab all week long.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how customizable it is. You can easily switch up the veggies, cheeses, meats, and seasonings depending on what you already have in your refrigerator. They’re also perfect for “brinner” nights (breakfast for dinner), lazy weekend brunches, or even group gatherings because they bake up fluffy, cheesy, and delicious every single time.
Easy Starbucks-Style Protein Egg Bites Recipe for Busy Mornings
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Why Protein?
These protein egg bites are easy to make ahead, freezer friendly, and full of protein to help keep you satisfied on busy mornings. Protein keeps you fueled and feeling fuller for a longer period of time vs. sugary cereals. Read about the benefits of protein here.
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Why You’ll Love These Homemade Protein Egg Bites
Easy breakfast meal prep idea
High-protein and filling
Great for busy mornings
Customizable with your favorite ingredients
Perfect for brunch or breakfast-for-dinner nights
Freezer-friendly and reheats beautifully
Fluffy texture just like Starbucks egg bites, but they can be even healthier as I made mine with all non-GMO or organic ingredients
Easy Variations
These homemade egg bites are incredibly versatile. Try customizing them with:
Bacon instead of sausage
Bell peppers in different colors
Spinach and feta
Jalapeños and pepper jack cheese
Mushrooms and Swiss cheese
Turkey sausage or turkey bacon
Fresh herbs like parsley or basil
You can truly tailor this recipe to your own tastes and dietary needs.
Perfect for Meal Prep and Brunch
These fluffy protein egg bites are one of the easiest healthy breakfast recipes for weekly meal prep. Just reheat a couple in the microwave before heading out the door for a fast and satisfying breakfast.
These are packed with protein
They also make a wonderful brunch recipe for groups because they’re easy to serve, customizable, and always crowd-pleasing.
Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or brinner, these homemade Starbucks-style egg bites are a delicious way to make mornings easier.
Tips for the Best Egg Bites
Cottage cheese helps create an extra fluffy texture.
Parchment muffin liners make cleanup super easy.
Don’t overbake or the egg bites can become rubbery.
Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Starbucks-Style Protein Egg Bites Recipe
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Tools:
Muffin pan, parchment muffin liners (best for non-stick), measuring cup, spatulas, cutting mat, knife, skillet (we love Thyme & Table from Walmart), whisk, bench scraper
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
22 minutes
Total Time
37 minutes
Servings
12-14 egg bites
Ingredients
10 eggs (we buy or organic eggs at Sam’s Club here as their price is the best)
1/3 cup milk or cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 chopped green pepper
1 package sweet Italian sausage (I used chicken sausage and quartered)
1/2 chopped onion
Optional Add-Ins:
Extra shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Cooked quinoa
Bacon crumbles
Different peppers
Spinach or mushrooms
Pepper jack, mozzarella, or feta cheese
Chop everything first for easy meal making
How to Make Protein Egg Bites at Home
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chopped onion and green pepper for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften. I love using a bench scraper to transfer chopped veggies to a skillet!
Love using a bench scraper!
Add the quartered sausage and continue cooking for about 8 more minutes, or until the sausage is slightly browned and cooked through.
While the sausage mixture cooks, whisk the eggs, milk or cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and chopped chives together in a large bowl.
Parchment liners help things not stick!
Line 12-14 muffin tin cups with parchment paper muffin liners and lightly spray them with avocado oil.
Fill the cups with the sausage mixture first
Divide the cooked sausage and veggie mixture evenly between the muffin cups. Then pour the egg mixture over the top until the cups are filled evenly.
Then add the egg mixture
If desired, sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top before baking or add a spoonful of cooked quinoa to each cup for even more protein and texture.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the centers are fully set and no longer jiggly.
Allow the egg bites to cool slightly before serving.
Simple, easy and delicious!
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Carolyn J. Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.