Skip the lines, save your money and make a whole batch of Starbucks Egg White Bites at home! A delicious high protein breakfast to meal prep for the week to add a little magic to your mornings! 😊
As a dietitian, I'm a long-time fan of the Roasted Red Pepper & Spinach Starbucks Egg White Bites. But I'm not one of those people that makes a coffee shop stop everyday - it's more of a weekend ritual for me! I prefer to make my meals at home during the week to save money and have more control over the ingredients that go in my food.
I know many of you are looking for breakfast ideas you can meal prep too! Soooo I decided to master a copycat recipe so we can have homemade egg white bites anytime! Bonus points for being able to prep them for the week for a quick breakfast you can just heat up on busy mornings.👌🏼
Creamy cottage cheese makes these egg bites super fluffy and adds protein. Monterey Jack and feta cheeses give it the best flavor, and chopped spinach and roasted bell peppers add nutrients and color! I suggest serving with a fiber-rich carbohydrate like a bowl of oatmeal, overnight oats, or whole-grain toast.
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- Savory Breakfast Bowl
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- Meal Prep Breakfast Sandwiches
- Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast
- Protein Pancakes (no protein powder)
- Blueberry Spinach Protein Smoothie
- Banana & Date Protein Smoothie
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Why This Recipe Works
- Meal Prep - you can make 12 egg white bites in only 30 minutes and have multiple days worth!
- Tastes like the real thing - the flavor and consistency is so spot-on with these.
- No need for fancy equipment - Starbucks cooks their egg white bites using a sous vide cooker. But you can get the sous vide effect without having to use special equipment like a sous vide machine! All you need is a silicone muffin pan and a baking dish or sheet.
- Nutrient-Rich - these egg bites contain protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins K and C to start your day with good nutrition.
Video of How to Make Starbucks Egg White Bites
Here's a video of how to make this recipe that I hope is helpful!
Key Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
These Starbucks Egg White Bites are made with simple ingredients. Below are some notes. Check the recipe card for measurements.
- Egg Whites - you can use either fresh eggs or a 16 oz carton egg whites if you want to make it easy and avoid tossing egg yolks.
- Cottage Cheese - I use whole milk cottage cheese, but you can use any fat content you prefer. Cottage cheese adds protein and gives these the fluffy texture you get at Starbucks. I like Good Culture brand of cottage cheese. You can substitute with ricotta cheese.
- Monterey Jack Cheese & Feta Cheese
- Spinach - spinach adds nutrition, texture, and an earthy flavor.
- Roasted Red Bell Pepper - Fresh or roasted red bell peppers in a jar work here. I usually use roasted peppers from Mezzetta brand.
- Kosher Salt and pepper - to tie all the flavors together.
How to Make Starbucks Egg White Bites
Below are the instructions for how to make this recipe with photos that I hope are helpful. Check the recipe card for the full recipe.
Step 1 - Preheat oven to 350℉ (175°C). Prep a silicone muffin tin by spraying it generously with a cooking spray. Place the oiled muffin pan on top of a baking sheet.
Step 2 - Chop the spinach and roasted red bell pepper finely.
Step 3 - Add a spoonful of the spinach and red peppers to each muffin cup.
Step 4 - Blend the egg whites, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, salt, and pepper for 30-45 seconds. You want it to be bubbly and a little bit creamy, but don’t overblend it because this will result in the egg whites caving in when baked.
Step 5 - Pour egg white mixture into the silicone molds until each cup is about ¾ of the way full. It will be approximately ¼ cup of the mixture. Don’t fill the cups to the top because the egg will rise. Give each muffin a little stir to combine.
Step 6 - Pour 2 cups of hot water onto the baking sheet under the muffin pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 min or until the eggs are set. Let the egg cups set for at least 5 minutes before gently removing them from the silicone tray.
Hint: It’s important to use a silicone muffin pan rather than a tin muffin pan for this recipe. I have tried using an aluminum muffin pan and it really sticks to the pan. If you do decide to try it with a normal muffin pan instead of silicone, be sure to oil it generously to avoid sticking!
Variations for Starbucks Egg White Bites
One of the great things about making egg white bites at home is you can customize them easily using different cheeses and vegetables. Below are some ideas.
- Different Vegetables - use mushroom, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini squash, green onion, tomatoes, or roasted sweet potatoes in place of the red peppers and spinach.
- Cheese Variations - some cheeses I've found work great with the egg & cottage cheese mixture are cheddar cheese or grated parmesan cheese.
- Spicy - if you want it spicy, throw in a bit of hot sauce, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper to the egg white mix before baking.
- Meat Add-Ins - amp up the flavor and protein by adding chopped cooked turkey bacon, cooked ground beef, chicken, turkey, or sausage.
Storage for Starbucks Egg White Bites
- Refrigerator - store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezer - freeze in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat - to reheat leftover egg white bites, microwave for about 1 minute or heat in your air fryer or toaster oven.
Expert Tips
I've made this Starbucks egg white bites recipe many times and learned some lessons the hard way! Here's my advice:
- Use a silicone muffin pan so they don't stick to the pan.
- Careful not to over blend the egg white and cheese mixture because this will result in the egg whites caving in when baked. About 30-45 seconds is all it takes.
- Finely chop the veggies so the egg mixture can cook around them and get nice and fluffy
- Don't open the oven to check on the egg white bites until at least 25 minutes. Doing so will let heat out of the oven.
- You can skip the step of adding the water between the baking sheet and muffin pan, but I suggest trying it. It's what mimics the sous vide style of cooking that Starbucks uses to give their egg bites a fluffy consistency.
Dietitian Tip
If you have favorite foods from restaurants that you love, try making them at home! While going out to eat definitely has it's place, it's nice to be able to get in the kitchen and experiment with new flavors. And you can save money by eating at home more often.
FAQ
I do highly recommend using silicon muffin pan for this one! Using aluminum or stainless steel makes it much harder to get out of the pan. You can try it if it's all you have, but be sure to grease it really well.
While healthy means something different to everyone, from a nutritional perspective, these egg white bites are a nutrient-rich option. They contain protein from the egg whites and cheeses, and calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D from the cheese. They also contain antioxidants and some vitamin K and C from the spinach and red pepper. They are relatively low-calorie, high-protein, gluten-free, low-carb, and have no added sugar. You can learn more about the benefits of eating breakfast here.
Absolutely! If you want to make this recipe even easier, use a 16 oz carton of liquid egg whites.
I suggest adding a carbohydrate that contains fiber to keep you full for longer! Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie, a whole wheat pancake, sliced whole grain toast, cooked quinoa, or mashed hash browns are great options. Fruit like slices of bananas or berries are great options too!
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📖 Recipe
Starbucks Copycat Egg White Bites -Roasted Red Pepper
Ingredients
- 10 egg whites (or 16 oz carton liquid egg whites)
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoon feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped spinach
- ¼ cup roasted red bell peppers
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (175°C). Prep a silicone muffin tin by spraying it generously with a cooking spray. Place the oiled muffin pan on top of a baking sheet.
- Prep your spinach and roasted red bell pepper by chopping them finely. You want the veggies pretty finely chopped so that they spread evenly in the egg white bites.
- Add a spoonful of the spinach and red peppers to each muffin cup.
- Blend the egg whites, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, salt, and pepper for 30-45 seconds. You want it to be bubbly and a little bit creamy, but don’t over blend it because this will result in the egg whites caving in when baked.
- Pour egg white mixture into the silicone molds until each cup is about ¾ of the way full. It will be approximately ¼ cup of the mixture. Don’t fill the cups to the top because the egg will rise. Give each muffin a little stir to combine.
- Pour 2 cups of hot water onto the baking sheet under the muffin pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 min or until the eggs are set. They are done when a toothpick comes out clean. Let the egg cups set for at least 5 minutes before gently removing them from the silicone tray.
- Hint: It’s important to use a silicone muffin pan rather than a tin muffin pan for this recipe. Trust me - I have tried using an aluminum muffin pan and it really sticks to the pan. If you do decide to try it with a normal muffin pan instead of silicone, be sure to oil it generously to avoid sticking!
Video
Notes
- Use a silicone muffin pan so they don't stick to the pan.
- Careful not to over blend the egg white and cheese mixture because this will result in the egg whites caving in when baked. About 30-45 seconds is all it takes.
- Finely chop the veggies so the egg mixture can cook around them and get nice and fluffy.
- Don't open the oven to check on the egg white bites until at least 25 minutes. Doing so will let heat out of the oven.
- You can skip the step of adding the water between the baking sheet and muffin pan, but I suggest trying it. It's what mimics the sous vide style of cooking that Starbucks uses to give their egg bites a fluffy consistency.
- Refrigerator - store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezer - freeze in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat - to reheat leftover egg white bites, microwave for about 1 minute or heat in your air fryer or toaster
Mary
OMGGGG this legit tastes like the REAL THING! I've made them twice already and am planning to make them for a healthier breakfast before Thanksgiving dinner this week. The sous vide mimicking hack is genius!!!