🌱 Savory Cottage Cheese & Egg White Bites

Savory Cottage Cheese & Egg White Bites

Calories (per 2 bites): 140

Protein (per 2 bites): 15 g

Prep: 10 min  |  Bake: 20–22 min

Serves: 6 bites

Ingredients

  • Egg whites: 240 g / 8.5 oz / 1 cup

  • Cottage cheese (low-fat): 120 g / 4.2 oz / ½ cup

  • Cheddar or mozzarella (shredded): 30 g / 1 oz / ¼ cup

  • Red bell pepper (finely diced): 40 g / 1.4 oz / ¼ cup

  • Green onion (chopped): 15 g / 0.5 oz / 2 Tbsp

  • Garlic powder: ½ tsp

  • Onion powder: ½ tsp

  • Salt: ¼ tsp

  • Black pepper: ¼ tsp

  • Dried Italian herbs (or parsley + oregano): ½ tsp

  • Olive oil spray: light coating for muffin tin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C and lightly spray a 6-cup muffin tin.

  2. In a blender, combine egg whites, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; blend until completely smooth.

  3. Pour mixture into a bowl and stir in shredded cheese, bell pepper, green onion, and herbs.

  4. Divide evenly among muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.

  5. Bake 20–22 minutes, until tops are firm and lightly golden.

  6. Cool 5 minutes, then gently loosen with a spatula. Serve warm or refrigerate for later.

Meal Prep Instructions

  • Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat 20–30 sec in the microwave or 4–5 min in the oven at 325°F / 160°C.

  • Batch for 3 servings (18 bites): Egg whites 720 g (3 cups); cottage cheese 360 g (1½ cups); shredded cheese 90 g (¾ cup); red bell pepper 120 g (¾ cup); green onion 45 g (6 Tbsp); garlic powder 1½ tsp; onion powder 1½ tsp; salt ¾ tsp; black pepper ¾ tsp; Italian herbs 1½ tsp. Lightly oil the tin between batches.

Coach’s Tip

Blend the cottage cheese until silky before mixing — it disappears into the eggs for a creamy, soufflé-like texture. Add a pinch of smoked paprika or a few drops of hot sauce for extra depth without more calories.

🌱 Vegetarian Option

Already vegetarian — no change required ♥️

Snacks, Vegetarian OptionTameika Gentles