high protein Broccoli EGG BITES

🥦🍳 High-Protein Broccoli Egg Bites

These are similar to the famous bites from Starbucks but homemade, healthier, and very high in protein. Perfect for breakfast meal prep or a quick snack.

🧾 Ingredients (Makes ~9–12 bites)

• 6 large eggs
• ½ cup cottage cheese (adds protein and creaminess)
• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp milk (optional for softer texture)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a muffin tin or use silicone molds.
2. Cook the broccoli
   Lightly steam or microwave chopped broccoli for 1–2 minutes so it softens.
3. Blend the egg mixture
   In a blender combine:
   • eggs
   • cottage cheese
   • milk
   • salt & pepper
     Blend until smooth.
4. Assemble
   Place broccoli evenly into muffin cups.
   Pour egg mixture on top and sprinkle shredded cheese.
5. Bake
   Bake for 18–22 minutes until set in the center.
6. Cool slightly
   Let them cool for 5 minutes before removing.

💪 Nutrition (Approx. per bite)

• Protein: ~7–9 g
• Calories: ~80–90
• Low carbs

🔥 High-Protein Tips

• Add egg whites (replace 2 whole eggs with 4 egg whites).
• Mix in chicken, turkey, or tuna for extra protein.
• Use low-fat cottage cheese to keep calories lower.

🍽️ Meal Prep

• Store in fridge 4–5 days
• Freeze up to 2 months
• Reheat in microwave 30–40 seconds

✅ If you want, I can also show you:

• 30g protein egg bites recipe (fitness version)
• Air fryer egg bites
• 3-ingredient egg bites for quick breakfast 🥚💪