Starbucks Egg Bites (Copycat Recipe)

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Love the rich flavor and creamy texture of Starbucks sous vide egg bites but want to make them at home? This easy egg bite recipe uses simple ingredients and are baked in the oven to create fluffy, delicious egg bites. They're perfect for meal prep or an easy breakfast and are packed with almost 20 grams of protein per serving!

A stack of Starbucks copycat egg bites with bacon on a plate, one has a bite taken out of it.

Looking for a quick, protein-packed breakfast to fuel your busy mornings? These oven-baked egg bites are the perfect solution and are packed with 19 grams of protein per serving!

If you've ever tried Starbucks' popular sous vide egg bites, you know they're incredibly yummy. They're rich and creamy with a velvety texture that makes them so satisfying. On their website, they describe them as "Applewood-smoked bacon and aged Gruyère Monterey Jack cheeses folded into cage-free eggs and cooked using the French "sous vide" technique to create a velvety texture that's full of flavor."

My homemade version is inspired by those delicious bites. But my egg bites are much easier to make, and don't need a sous vide machine. Instead, they're baked in the oven. Just like the bacon & Gruyère egg bites at Starbucks, these fluffy egg bites are loaded with savory cheese and flecks of crispy bacon in every bite.

These tasty egg bites a great option for meal prep and store well in the fridge. They're perfect for quick, on-the-go breakfasts throughout the week. You can also pack them in your kids' lunchboxes or serve them as a healthy after-school snack. You can also try my tasty high-protein cottage cheese egg bake.

If you're a fan of meal-prep breakfasts like I am, be sure to check out my high-protein overnight oats, strawberry cheesecake chia pudding, and healthy make-ahead breakfast burritos! All of these can be made ahead of time and enjoyed throughout the week!

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Why You'll Love This Dish
The Secret to Perfect Egg Bites
Doctor's Tips
Ingredients
How To Make Starbucks Egg Bites Step-by-Step
Chef's Tips
Recipe FAQs
More High-Protein Breakfast Recipes
More Cottage Cheese Recipes
Recipe
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Why You'll Love This Dish

Easy to Make: Skip the sous vide machine-this oven method produces egg bites with the perfect texture!
Great for Meal Prep: These homemade egg bites store well in an airtight container- a great option for busy mornings.
Customizable: Use Gruyère cheese, Monterey Jack or your favorite mix of cheeses. Add vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Low Carb & High Protein: Packed with 19 grams of protein per serving and only 3 grams of carbs, they're a filling, low-carb breakfast idea.
Kid-Friendly: The muffin pan portion sizes make these egg cups easy to grab-and-go, and they're fun for kids to eat.

The Secret to Perfect Egg Bites

What's the secret ingredient that makes these egg bites incredibly fluffy and creamy? Cottage cheese! If you look at the nutrition information on the Starbucks website for their bacon & Gruyère egg bites, cottage cheese is listed as the first ingredient.

Blending cottage cheese into the egg mixture gives a velvety, smooth texture with every bite. It also adds a nice boost of protein. Check out some of my other cottage cheese recipes.

The egg bites at Starbucks are sous vide. Sous vide cooking is a technique that involves sealing food in a plastic bag or jar and cooking it slowly in a water bath at a precise temperature, often using an immersion circulator. This method produces ultra-creamy egg bites because it prevents overcooking.

However, since most of us don't have sous vide machines, I bake my cottage cheese egg bites in the oven instead. The trick is to use a water bath to keep the eggs soft and creamy. This is a baking technique commonly used for delicate dishes like custards and cheesecake.

To create a water bath, simply place your muffin pan on a baking sheet and pour hot water onto the baking sheet around the pan. The water helps maintain a consistent, moist heat that prevents overcooking or cracking.

By baking the egg bites in a water bath in your oven, you can mimic the moist environment of sous vide cooking. This will give you perfectly tender, velvety egg bites.

Doctor's Tips

These homemade egg bites are a great way to start your day with a protein-packed breakfast! The combination of eggs, cottage cheese, and bacon provides almost 20 grams of protein per serving. This helps regulate your blood sugar levels and will give you lasting energy throughout the morning.
Including enough protein in each meal is essential for maintaining muscle mass, keeping you full longer, and supporting your overall health.
If you're looking for more high-protein breakfast ideas, try my 3-Ingredient Banana Protein Pancakes, High Protein Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese, or High Protein Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread.

Ingredients

Ingredient notes and substitutions. See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.

Eggs- I use large eggs
Cottage cheese- The secret ingredient for fluffy, velvety egg bites. Full-fat (4%) cottage cheese will give the creamiest texture but you can also use reduced fat.
Shredded cheese- Starbucks uses a combination of Gruyere and Monterey Jack, but you can use any combination of cheeses like cheddar, fontina, or mozzarella.
Cornstarch- adding cornstarch to the egg mixture helps prevent the egg bites from getting soggy.
Add-ins- instead of bacon, you customize your egg bites with other ingredients like spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions, or sausage. You can also add a dash of hot sauce.

How To Make Starbucks Egg Bites Step-by-Step

Steps 1 and 2 for making Starbucks copycat egg bites.

See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.

Step 1- Place eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using) in a blender or food processor.
Step 2- Blend until smooth.

Steps 3-6 for making Starbucks copycat egg bites.

Step 3- Pour the mixture into a greased muffin pan or silicone egg bite mold.
Step 4- Add crumbled bacon (or other desired toppings)to each egg cup.
Step 5- Place the muffin pan on a baking sheet and pour hot water around it to create a water bath.
Step 6- Bake on the middle rack at 300°F for 28-32 minutes, or until the egg bites are set. Cool to room temperature, release from the mold, and enjoy!

Chef's Tips

Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best, creamiest texture.
Cornstarch helps keep the egg bites from getting soggy.
Blend the egg mixture thoroughly in a blender or food processor. This will give the egg bites a fluffy texture.
Customize your egg bites with your favorite ingredients like green onions, bell peppers, spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Try different types of shredded cheese like Gruyère, Monterey Jack, cheddar, fontina, or mozzarella.
Use a silicone mold for easy removal. That way you can pop the egg bites right out without them sticking.
To get that perfect, creamy texture similar to Starbucks sous vide egg bites, create a hot water bath in the oven. Place your muffin tin on a baking sheet or in a larger baking dish, and pour hot water around it. This creates a steam bath that prevents the egg bites from drying out.

Recipe FAQs

How do you store egg bites?

Keep your egg bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze them for longer storage. Reheat them in the microwave, oven, toaster oven, or air fryer.

How do you freeze egg bites?

You can freeze the cooked egg bites in a airtight plastic bag for up to 3 months.

Are Starbucks egg bites keto?

Yes, they're made with whole eggs, uncured bacon, Gruyère and Monterey Jack cheese, and are a high-fat, low-carb breakfast option. Each serving contains about 19 grams of protein, 9 grams of carbs, and 20 grams of fat, which makes them suitable for those following a keto diet.

Are these egg bites good for toddlers?

Yes, these egg bites are great for toddlers! They're soft, easy to chew, and packed with protein and healthy fats from the eggs and cheese. Plus, you can customize them by adding veggies like finely chopped spinach, bell peppers, or shredded zucchini to boost the nutritional content. Since they're bite-sized and easy to hold, they make a perfect finger food for little ones.