Fluffy Homemade Egg Bites (Meal-Prep Friendly + Gluten-Free)

Save time, money, and energy making these fluffy egg bites at home. You can whip up 12-24 of them in less than 30 minutes (including bake time!) and freeze them for easy, weekday breakfasts.

Fluffy Homemade Egg Bites (Meal-Prep Friendly + Gluten-Free)

Protein-packed, cheesy, and endlessly customizable—these egg muffins are perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min Yields: 12 muffins

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These fluffy egg bites are baked to perfection — high-protein, low-fuss, and totally customizable. Add your favorite mix-ins like cheese, bacon, or veggies for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.

My go-to kitchen tools for these: Immersion blender, silicone muffin pan, and a cooling rack for perfect texture.

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Ingredients

• 9 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 cup mix-ins (cheese, bacon, sausage, spinach, etc.)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin.
2. Blend together eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Add mix-ins to muffin cups, then pour egg mixture on top.
4. Place a baking dish with boiling water on the oven’s bottom rack (keeps muffins fluffy).
5. Bake on middle rack for 25 minutes, or until set. Let cool before removing.

• Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheat in the microwave (30–45 sec from fridge, 1 min per side from frozen) or air fryer (350°F for 2–4 min).
• Customize mix-ins with your favorite cheeses, meats, or veggies.