10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven is all it takes to make this copycat recipe for Starbucks Egg White Bites – a cheesy high-protein breakfast that tastes like it came straight from Starbucks made right in your own kitchen!
Creamy cottage cheese adds flavor and richness to egg whites mixed with Monterey Jack and feta cheeses with chopped spinach and roasted bell peppers.
As a dietitian, I'm a long-time fan of Starbucks Egg White Bites, and I usually order them for added protein with my oatmeal. I decided to master a copycat recipe to have homemade egg white bites anytime. If you're a Starbucks Egg White Bites fan or you’re looking for a high-protein breakfast, this recipe is perfect for you. 🙂
This recipe was inspired by my Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites and Egg Bake with Cottage Cheese. They're all great options to prep for the week or bring next time you have a brunch event.
Looking for other nutrient-rich breakfasts? Try Smashed Avocado Toast with Hard Boiled Egg and Red Pepper Flakes next.
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- Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Video of How to Make Starbucks Egg White Bites
- Key Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- How to Make Copycat Starbucks Egg White Bites
- Variations
- Equipment
- Storage
- Expert Advice
- Registered Dietitian Tip
- FAQ
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Meal Prep - Perfect to meal prep it for the whole week!
- 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.
- Nutrition - they contain protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins K and C.
Video of How to Make Starbucks Egg White Bites
Here's a video of how to make Starbucks Egg White Bites that I hope is helpful! Don't forget to check out the recipe card below for the full recipe.
Key Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
*These Starbucks Egg White Bites are made with simple ingredients. Be sure to check the printable recipe card at the bottom for exact ingredient measurements and full recipe.
- 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. I use Good Culture brand which contains live, active cultures. Cottage cheese adds more protein and gives them the fluffy texture you get at Starbucks. Half cup cottage cheese is all you really need. You can substitute with ricotta cheese if you don't like cottage cheese.
- Monterey Jack cheese - a mild and buttery flavor and an easily meltable cheese.
- Feta Cheese - full of flavor, slightly salty, and tangy to add top off the cheese trio in this recipe.
- Spinach - spinach adds nutrition, texture, and an earthy but robust flavor.
- Roasted Red Bell Pepper - I use Roasted Red Bell Peppers in a jar and like Mezzetta brand, but you could also use fresh bell pepper.
- Salt and pepper - to tie all the flavors together.
How to Make Copycat Starbucks Egg White Bites
*Below are the instructions for how to make tasty Starbucks Egg White Bites with some process shots that I hope are helpful visuals! Don't forget to check out the recipe card at the bottom 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 - 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.
Step 3 - Add a spoonful of the spinach and red peppers to each muffin cup.
Step 4 - Blend together the egg whites, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, and salt and pepper for about 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.
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 - Boil 2 cups of water and pour it into the baking sheet under the muffin pan. This step can be skipped, but it helps in making a fluffy and moist end product and this is the trick that mimics the sous vide style of cooking that Starbucks uses.
Step 7 - Place it 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.
Variations
One of the great things about making egg white bites at home is that you don’t have to stick with the mix-ins offered. You can use whatever YOU love! Below are some suggestions.
- Fancy - use mushroom, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini squash, green onion, tomatoes, or sweet potatoes to up-level this recipe a bit. Add some melted cheddar cheese or grated parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley on top.
- Spicy - if you want it spicy, throw in a bit of hot sauce to the egg white mix before baking and top them with a bit more hot sauce.
- Savory - make it a bit more savory by adding some chopped turkey bacon, ham, or sausage. If adding, cook the bacon or sausage first.
Equipment
It’s important to use a silicone muffin pan rather than a tin muffin pan for this recipe. I tried it using an aluminum muffin pan and it didn’t have the same result + it stuck to the pan. If you do try it with a normal muffin pan instead of silicone, be sure to oil it generously to avoid sticking! But I do recommend using silicone.
Storage
Refrigerator: store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 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 Advice
- Finely chop the veggies so the egg mixture can cook around them and get nice and fluffy
- Don’t over blend the egg whites + cheese mixture because this will result in the egg whites caving in when baked. About 30-45 seconds is all it takes.
- 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.
Registered Dietitian Tip
If you have favorite foods from restaurants that you love, try making them at home sometimes! While going out to eat definitely has it's place in my life, it's nice to be able to get in the kitchen and experiment with new flavors PLUS it saves you 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 nourishing option. They contain protein from the egg whites and cheeses, and nutrients including calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D from the cheese. It also contains antioxidants and vitamins K and C from the spinach and red pepper. They are relatively low-calorie, high-protein, gluten-free, vegetarian, 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 a blueberry strawberry mix with almonds, walnuts, cashews, or granola and peanut-butter topping are another option to add sweetness!
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Easy Starbucks Egg White Bites Copycat Recipe w/Feta
Ingredients
- 10 egg whites (or 16 oz carton liquid egg whites)
- ½ cup cottage cheese (use whatever fat content you prefer, I use whole fat)
- 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 together the egg whites, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, and salt and pepper for about 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.
- Boil 2 cups of water and pour about 1 inch of water on the baking sheet under the muffin pan. This step can be skipped, but it helps in making a fluffy and moist end product and this is the trick that mimics the sous vide style of cooking that Starbucks uses.
- Place it 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.
Video
Notes
- It’s important to use a silicone muffin pan rather than a tin muffin pan for this recipe. I tried it using an aluminum muffin pan and it didn’t have the same result + it stuck to the pan. If you do try it with a normal muffin pan instead of silicone, be sure to oil it generously to avoid sticking! But I do recommend using silicone.
- Finely chop the veggies so the egg mixture can cook around them and get nice and fluffy
- Don’t over blend the egg whites + cheese mixture because this will result in the egg whites caving in when baked. About 30-45 seconds is all it takes.
- 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.
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!!!