High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Creamy, oven-baked egg bites packed with cottage cheese and chopped spinach for an easy make-ahead breakfast. Perfect for busy mornings, offering portable nutrition with virtually zero morning effort.
Prep
5 min
Cook
22 min
Total
27 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lori + Lila
Lori created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
22 min
Total
27 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk
Time saver
Make-Ahead Strategy: Double the recipe to fill all 6 muffin cups for 2 days of ready-to-go breakfasts.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 6-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
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Add 4 large eggs
In a medium bowl, add 4 large eggs, 1 cup cottage cheese, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
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Whisk vigorously for about 1 minute until…
Whisk vigorously for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Look for: the mixture is smooth and fully combined
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Stir 0.5 cup chopped spinach into the egg mixture until evenly distributed.
Look for: evenly distributed
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Divide the mixture evenly among 3 muffin…
Divide the mixture evenly among 3 muffin cups (each serving is 3 bites, filling 3 cups total for 1 serving).
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the muffin tin on the middle…
Place the muffin tin on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the eggs are set in the center and slightly puffed.
Look for: the eggs are set in the center and slightly puffed
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Remove from the oven and let cool…
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes in the tin before using a plastic knife or spoon to pop them out.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately, or allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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