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Starbucks Copycat Cottage Cheese Egg Cups

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Make delicious, high-protein, crustless quiche cups at home that taste just like your favorite Starbucks egg bites using cottage cheese for a fluffy texture. Perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup mix-ins (e.g., cooked spinach, diced ham, shredded cheese)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or silicone egg bite molds.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, about 30 seconds. This step is key for a smooth texture.
  3. Stir in your chosen mix-ins gently. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the egg cups are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the egg cups cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them.

Notes

  • For a texture closer to sous-vide, you can bake these in a water bath (bain-marie) by placing the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish and filling the larger dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the muffin tin.
  • These protein egg cups store well. Place cooled cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for easy meal prep.
  • Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

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