Description
Starbucks egg bites with ricotta bring silky protein-packed goodness straight from cafe kitchens to home cooking. Creamy, protein-rich nibbles deliver restaurant-quality breakfast magic you can easily craft in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Optional Add-ins:
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) cooked and chopped spinach
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) diced bell peppers
Seasonings:
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or silicone cups to ensure easy egg bite removal.
- Crack eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk until fully combined and slightly frothy, creating a smooth base for the egg bites.
- Incorporate ricotta, mozzarella, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into the egg mixture, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any lumps and create a consistent texture.
- Gently fold in cooked spinach and diced bell peppers, distributing them evenly throughout the egg mixture to add nutritional value and flavor.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup approximately ¾ full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Create a water bath by placing the muffin tin inside a larger baking dish, filling it with warm water halfway up the sides of the muffin tin to promote even cooking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven, monitoring until the egg bites are set and have a light golden color on top.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes, then carefully loosen the edges with a knife and extract the egg bites from the tin.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, enjoying the homemade version of Starbucks-inspired egg bites.
Notes
- Customize Vegetables to Boost Nutrition by adding roasted zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, or caramelized onions for extra flavor and health benefits.
- Create Dairy-Free Version by substituting ricotta with silken tofu or cashew cream and using dairy-free mozzarella alternatives.
- Meal Prep Friendly recipe allows storing egg bites in airtight containers for up to 4 days, making quick grab-and-go breakfasts possible.
- Protein Power technique involves adjusting cheese ratios or adding cooked lean protein like turkey bacon or chicken to increase protein content for fitness enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg