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!
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!
Jump to:
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
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.
- 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
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.
You can freeze the cooked egg bites in a airtight plastic bag for up to 3 months.
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.
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.
More High-Protein Breakfast Recipes
More Cottage Cheese Recipes
YOUR PATH TO WELLNESS STARTS HERE!
Get my best healthy recipes and tips sent straight to your inbox!
Recipe
Starbucks Egg Bites (Copycat Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat (4%) cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Starbucks uses a combination of gruyère and Monterey Jack)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 pieces uncured bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Optional: couple of dashes of hot sauce
Instructions
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 300°F. Bring a kettle or pot of water to boil on the stove. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Blend the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and hot sauce in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
- Place the muffin tin on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the egg mixture into the cups, filling them about ¾ full. Sprinkle the bacon on top.
- Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. To create a steam bath. pour some of the boiling water into the baking sheet to reach about ½ inch up the sides of the muffin tin. Be careful not to pour water into the eggs.
- Bake 28-32 minutes, until eggs are set. Carefully remove the muffin tin from the oven and cool to room temperature. Then, unmold the egg bites (use an offset spatula or butter knife to loosen the sides, if needed).
- Store egg bites in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Use full-fat (4%) cottage cheese for thee 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 smooth, 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 gruyere, 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 steam bath in the oven. To do this, 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 provides moisture and prevents the egg bites from drying out.
Laurén Davis says
I’ve always used a steam bath for my egg bites but first time adding cottage cheese and cornstarch. Wow! Huge diff w the texture! So smooth & fluffy! I did half a pan of broccoli & sharp white cheddar & scallion w sharp white cheddar
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
Thank you so much! I love using cottage cheese and a little cornstarch because they really do create that smooth, creamy, Starbucks-style texture. Your broccoli, sharp white cheddar, and scallion combination sounds absolutely delicious too. Thanks so much for sharing!
Cookie says
This came out so good! I customized mine with turkey sausage crumbles, green onion, and jalapeño. I also threw in some garlic, ground flax seed, chili pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and a myriad of other ingredients to give it more oomph-! I had extra and threw it in a pan with a little water and a cover to try and replicate the steam bath. I had half of that for breakfast and it cut better than butter, it was so wonderful. I made this with the intention for meal prepping, so now I can save time & money in the mornings while getting necessary nutrients. Thank you for the recipe, I'm checking out the chia pudding recipe you linked in this post next 😋
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
I love this— your add-ins sound amazing! And that steam-bath pan trick is such a smart idea. So glad these are helping you save time and money while still getting a nourishing breakfast. Can’t wait to hear what you think of the chia pudding!
Mary says
These eggbites are so easy to prepare and make! They came out perfect on my first try! 😁 I used silicone baking cups!
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
That's great- I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed them! Silicone baking cups make it easy to pop them out. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review 🙂
URSULA says
I am planning on making these. I just bought a 12 ct. muffin pan. I plan on doing chopped bacon, chopped bellpeppers, chopped jalapeno peppers, finely chopped spinach & cheese in these. I also plan on freezing some to keep in the freezer = meal prep. We are trying to eat out less and also eat healthier! Thanks for the recipe & suggestions!
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
That sounds great, Ursula! I would recommend cooking the veggies first to soften them before adding them to the muffin pan. These egg bites freeze great and are perfect for meal prep. I hope you enjoy them! 🙂