Starbucks' copycat Egg Bites recipe is a tasty high high-protein grab-and-go breakfast that my family has fallen in love with. It's the perfect meal prep recipe for a busy on-the-go morning, made quickly in the oven.
Why This Recipe is the Best
We have made this for so many different occasions! They make a perfect Christmas, Easter, or Mother's Day Brunch side. I love making these! My whole family loves them too and requests them all the time. These also freeze so well. It makes it so easy to meal prep the egg bites.
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Key Ingredients
You'll love the variety of cheese, vegetables, and protein you can add to these egg cups.
- Eggs- This is the base of the recipe. An egg substitute like vegan Just Egg can be used instead of chicken eggs.
- Bacon- When making this recipe, we used bacon strips and then cut them into small pieces. You can also use bacon bits for a quick bacon fix.
- Fresh Spinach-I found while testing this recipe that I like to chop the spinach into small pieces so it doesn't overwhelm a bite, and it makes it easier to eat.
How to Make Egg Puff
Follow these step-by-step process photos for the best results. Refer back to the images when needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Mix until the mixture is smooth and there aren't any egg chunks. At the bottom of a well-greased muffin tin, add chopped vegetables and bacon.
- Evenly pour the egg and milk mixture on top of the vegetables and bacon in the muffin tin. Top with feta cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven to 350°F for 20 minutes, or until the egg is set
- Let cool and then carefully remove from the muffin tin. Serve warm plain or topped with salsa.
Hint: Chop the vegetables into small bite-sized pieces for easier eating. Customize however you'd like.
Common Mistakes
While recipe testing, I was nervous about undercooking the egg. So the first time I tried this recipe, I overcooked them! The egg bites dried out, and nobody wanted to eat them. The recipe is written so the eggs are just set and cooked all the way through. Depending on your oven, you may need to adjust the cook time.
Top Tip
Don't worry if your egg puff has fallen after it cools. This is normal. It won't keep that puffed-up shape it has when it first gets out of the oven.
This makes a great meal prep meal. You can freeze them in the freezer, and when you're ready to eat, thaw and microwave or air fry to eat.
Recipe
Egg Bites
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- ¾ cups milk
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- ½ cup bacon chopped
- ⅓ cup bell pepper chopped
- ⅓ cup green onion sliced
- ⅓ cup mushrooms chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350* F
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the eggs and milk. Mix until the mixture is smooth.6 eggs, ¾ cups milk
- Generously spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Evenly add the spinach, bell pepper, green onion, mushrooms, and bacon to each cup in the muffin tin.1 cup spinach, ½ cup bacon, ⅓ cup bell pepper, ⅓ cup green onion, ⅓ cup mushrooms
- Add 3 tablespoons of egg mixture to the top of each vegetable cup. If the egg doesn't settle, gently wiggle the vegetables to let the egg pass through. If you have leftover mixture, evenly add to each cup.
- Top each cup with feta cheese.½ cup feta cheese
- Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. Make sure the egg is set in the middle and the tops begin to brown just slightly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Carefully remove each egg muffin for the muffin tin. You may need to take a knife and carefully trace around each cup to help release the sides.
- Enjoy warm the day of, or put in the refrigerator or freezer for a meal prep breakfast for a later date.
Notes
- Freeze for up to 1 month. When ready to eat thaw and heat in the microwave or crisp the edges in the air fryer.
- Use an air fryer to reheat from the refrigerator. Set to 400*F and air fry for 3-5 minutes. Time may vary depending on the air fryer you have.
- Use turkey bacon, or sausage instead of traditional bacon.
- Omit any ingredients from the vegetable or bacon list to adjust to your needs.
- Make this diary free by using almond, soy or oat milk.
- Use Just Egg for a vegan option.
- Make this a vegetarian option by using only vegetables instead of protein from animals like bacon and sausage.
- Instead of feta cheese, you can use cheese like cheddar, Colby jack or mozzarella.
Nutrition
Substitutions and Variations
- Sausage - substitute bacon bits for crumbled cooked breakfast sausage.
- Turkey Bacon-for a leaner bacon, use chopped cooked turkey bacon instead of traditional bacon. Use our easy air fryer turkey bacon recipe!
- Spicy - sprinkle crushed red pepper on top before cooking for an added spicy taste.
- Deluxe - add salsa, hot sauce, or more cheese when serving for a deluxe version.
- Kid-friendly -make this kid-friendly by letting your kids pick their favorite cheese and protein to put in the egg cups. Let them help assemble for a fun family activity.
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Mini Muffin Tin
Make mini egg bites by using a mini muffin tin instead of a regular-sized muffin tin. This makes great bite-sized appetizers for any brunch or breakfast.
You will need to adjust the amount of vegetables and eggs you put in each tin. Start with 1 tablespoon of egg mixture in each cup. Cook at 350°F for 7 minutes, check for doneness, and cook for an additional 5 minutes if needed.
Storing and Freezing Egg Puff
Store the cooked Egg Puff in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, heat in the microwave for 30-second intervals or heat in an air fryer to crisp up the edges. Air fry for 1-2 minutes at 400 degrees.
This is a great meal prep breakfast. Freeze in an air-tight container or ziplock bag, and when ready to eat, remove the desired amount and heat in the microwave.
Once thawed, you can also reheat it in the air fryer to get that out-of-the-oven texture. For air fryer instructions, be sure to check out our How To Use an Air Fryer guide.
Andrea says
This is the best copycat Starbucks egg bite recipe! So tasty and a great meal prep meal!