High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Meal Prep Friendly)
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (Meal Prep Friendly)
Simple, fluffy, protein-packed egg bites your family will actually eat. Perfect for busy mornings, postpartum recovery, or grab-and-go lunches.
Why We Love This Recipe
These High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are one of our weekly staples — simple ingredients, easy prep, and a huge nutritional payoff. We usually make a full batch on Sundays so breakfast and lunch are completely taken care of for the next few days. They’re grab-and-go, kid-friendly, and freeze beautifully.
What makes these different from store-bought or Starbucks-style egg bites is the quality of ingredients. We use:
Raw, whole-milk cottage cheese
Soy-free, corn-free pasture-raised eggs from local farms
Clean, minimally processed sausage
High-quality cheese
Local ingredients whenever possible
When you start with better ingredients, the nutrition you get from your food goes up. That’s especially true for eggs and dairy.
The Secret to Fluffy, High-Protein Bites
Blending cottage cheese into the egg mixture gives these bites their signature creamy texture and extra protein. Once baked, you can’t taste the cottage cheese at all — even picky eaters miss it.
The base is incredibly versatile, so you can add whatever you love: sausage, bacon, veggies, goat cheese, or even a little salsa for a Southwestern vibe.
How We Prep Them (Step-by-Step)
1. Blend the Egg Mixture
Crack your pasture-raised eggs into a blender, add the cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth — this is what gives you that “Starbucks-style” texture, but better (and much cleaner).
2. Add Your Fillings
This is where you can customize. We usually meal-prep a mix — some with sausage, some with sautéed peppers/onions, and some with goat cheese.
Try to use local or high-quality proteins when possible — not just for taste, but because better sourcing means fewer additives and a more nutrient-dense meal.
3. Pour Into Your Muffin Tin
Lightly grease your muffin tin or use silicone liners. Pour the egg mixture ¾ full, then top with your fillings.
4. Bake Until Just Set
Bake at 350°F until the centers are set but still slightly soft — usually around 18–22 minutes, depending on your oven and tin.
Let them cool before removing so they release cleanly.
Storage & Meal-Prep Tips
These keep beautifully in the fridge for 4–5 days and reheat perfectly in the toaster oven or air fryer.
For freezer meal prep, just allow them to cool completely, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a bag. They reheat in 10–12 minutes at 350°F.
The Raw Dairy Difference
Whenever we can, we use raw, whole-milk cottage cheese from our local farm. Raw dairy hasn’t been heat-treated, so the enzymes, probiotics, and delicate fats stay intact. This means:
Better digestion for many people
Better nutrient absorption
A creamier, richer flavor
Naturally higher levels of fat-soluble vitamins
If you’ve only used conventional cottage cheese, making this recipe with raw dairy takes it to another level.
Why High-Quality Eggs Matter
We always use soy-free, corn-free eggs from true pasture-raised chickens — not “cage-free” or “free-range” labels you see at the store.
Pasture-raised eggs from local farms consistently have:
2–3× more omega-3 fatty acids
Higher vitamin A, D, E, and K2
Lower omega-6
Rich, golden yolks
More micronutrients per bite
You can literally see the difference when you crack them. And for a recipe like this, where eggs are the foundation, using higher-quality eggs dramatically improves both flavor and nutrition.
Watch me make this recipe step-by-step on Instagram.
A Simple, Real-Food Ingredient List
This recipe is intentionally simple. No fillers. No gums. No weird stabilizers. Just whole-food ingredients:
Eggs
Raw cottage cheese
Cheese
Sausage
Seasonings
Blending the eggs with cottage cheese creates that fluffy, custard-like texture you’d think would require a sous-vide machine — but it works perfectly in a standard oven.
Perfect for Busy Families
These egg bites work for nearly every season of life:
Meal prep: Stores well in the fridge for 4–5 days
Kids: Soft, easy to hold, and nutrient-dense
Blood sugar balance: High in protein and healthy fats
Postpartum recovery: Nourishing, one-handed food
Lunchboxes: They pack great cold
Travel days: Grab 2–3 and go
They’re also customizable. Add veggies, switch proteins, try different cheeses — they always come out delicious.
Why Local Ingredients Make a Difference
Local farms = fresher ingredients, better animal welfare, and more nutrients in your food. There’s less time between harvest and consumption, meaning:
Higher vitamin retention
Better flavor
Lower environmental impact
Direct support for your local community
It’s one of the simplest ways to upgrade your food quality without overcomplicating anything.
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Fluffy, grab-and-go egg bites packed with protein — perfect for busy mornings, lunches, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or avocado oil spray.
- Blend the egg mixture. Add the eggs, cottage cheese, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and slightly frothy.
- Prep the muffin tin. Divide the cooked sausage evenly between the 12 muffin cups (about 1 tablespoon per cup). Add a small pinch of shredded cheese to each cup.
- Fill with egg mixture. Carefully pour the blended egg mixture over the sausage and cheese, filling each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake. Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until the centers are just set and no longer jiggly. Egg bites will puff up and then settle — totally normal.
- Cool and remove. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a thin knife around the edges and gently pop them out.
- Serve or store. Enjoy warm, or let them cool completely before storing for meal prep.
Notes & Substitutions
- Protein swaps: Use cooked bacon, turkey sausage, ground turkey, or leftover shredded chicken or steak.
- Veggie add-ins: Stir in 1/4–1/2 cup finely chopped spinach, peppers, onions, or broccoli rice.
- Dairy tweaks: Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt (same amount). Any melty cheese works.
- Storage: Refrigerate 4–5 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze on a sheet pan, then transfer to a container for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Microwave 25–35 seconds, or air fry at 300°F for 2–3 minutes.
- Mini egg bites: Use a mini muffin tin and bake 12–15 minutes.
- Nutrition (per bite): ~117 calories, ~10.6g protein, ~7.5g fat, ~1g carbs.
Macros + Nutrition (Per 1 Egg Bite)
Approximate, based on whole-milk cottage cheese and cheddar cheese.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 117 |
| Protein | 10.6 g |
| Carbs | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 7.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.7 g |
| Sodium | ~270 mg |
Note: Using turkey sausage or reduced-fat cottage cheese will slightly lower the fat.
🥘 Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days.
Freeze on a parchment-lined sheet, then transfer to a container or freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Microwave 25–35 seconds
Air fryer 300°F for 2–3 minutes
Shop Our Kitchen
These are the exact tools and staples we use when making these High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites. Some links are affiliate links (including Amazon), which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic Muffin Pan
Toxin-free ceramic makes these egg bites release effortlessly and brown perfectly every time.
Vitamix Blender
Blends the cottage cheese and eggs into an ultra-smooth, fluffy base in seconds.
Our Place Wonder Oven Pro
Creates perfectly soft, evenly cooked egg bites thanks to fast, consistent convection heat.
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Lightweight, durable bowls ideal for whisking, mixing, and quick, no-mess prep work.
Small Glass Cooking Bowls
Easy to separate your ingredients as you prep.
FAQ
Yes — skip the cottage cheese and shredded cheese. Add 1/2 cup coconut milk for creaminess. The texture will be a little less fluffy, but still delicious.
Yes — use a mini muffin tin and reduce bake time to about 12–15 minutes, or until the centers are just set.
Nope. Once everything is blended and baked, the cottage cheese flavor disappears — even picky eaters typically have no idea it’s in there.
