These Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites are just like the Starbucks sous vide egg bites, but you can make them at home for less money and with better ingredients. You can make these low carb egg bites in your Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
Quick
Instant Pot fast
You’ll Learn: The secret to perfect, fluffy egg bites
Worth It: It’s a satisfying, protein-forward option that actually keeps you full
Bonus: Simple swaps to match what’s in your pantry
Why you’ll Love this recipe
- You’ll save money! – Make Starbucks sous vide egg bites without the Starbucks price tag. I really love the Starbucks egg bites especially the bacon and gruyere ones, but I do not like the pice. It costs more than $5 for two tiny egg bites. You will also save time on busy mornings because you don’t need to hit the drive through!
- No need for a sous vide machine – At Starbucks they call their egg bites “Sous Vide Egg Bites”. Instead of using a complicated sous vide machine, make this copycat recipe at home in an instant pot or on the stovetop.
- Perfect texture – The texture of these homemade egg bites is fantastic and they stay fluffy even when you warm them up in the microwave. They are truly the perfect protein packed breakfast to take on the go.
- Great for meal prep – The best part is that you can make a big batch of these gruyere egg bites and then take them on the go all week for a healthy and quick breakfast.
Make the bacon and gruyere sous vide egg bites just like Starbucks
My favorite flavor of Starbucks egg bites are the bacon and Gruyere ones. I like basically anything with bacon and cheese so these are no exception.
They are the perfect meal prep recipe because I can have them every day without getting sick of them. It is also SO easy to change up the flavor by changing up the mix ins.
I got LOTS of requests for the red pepper and feta egg bites SO you know I had to make a recipe. You can grab the recipe for other egg bite flavors at the links below!
Don’t have an instant pot? You can actually bake Starbucks egg bites using a muffin tin! Try this oven baked eggs bites recipe! I love to use muffin cups to make this recipe because I can make 12 egg bites at a time. A water bath in the oven gives the egg bites the perfect velvety texture.
Kitchen tools
- Frying pan
- High speed blender
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Silicone egg bite mold
- Instant Pot or large stock pot or dutch oven – Basically any pan of water with a lid will work for this recipe.
Simple Ingredients
- Bacon – cook bacon and cut into small pieces prior to assembling this easy breakfast. You can also buy premade chopped bacon to save time.
- Eggs – eggs are the central ingredient for this starbucks copycat egg bites recipe.
- Milk – I used half and half, but you can use heavy cream or lower fat milk
- Cream cheese – I like to use the 8oz brick of cream cheese cut in half but you could also use a tub of spreadable cream cheese and measure oiut 4oz.
- Salt – add just a pinch of salt because the bacon, cream cheese and shredded gruyere cheese already add lots of salty flavor.
- Gruyere Cheese – the Starbucks version that I like best are the bacon and gruyère egg bites so I usually add gruyere cheese to my homemade version. You can use any kind of shredded cheese you like and I have even used crumbled feta or crumbled goat cheese.
- Cooking spray to spray the silicone egg bite molds – nonstick spray is crucial to make sure your egg bites don’t get stuck in the molds. You could also use a bit of olive oil and a paper towel to wipe it around the inside of the egg molds.
Cream Cheese substitutes
Cream cheese is truly the secrete ingredient that makes these egg bites so soft and fluffy. If you don’t want to use cream cheese for this recipe, you can use 3/4 cup cottage cheese instead. I find that full fat cottage cheese works best for taste and texture.
You can also use 3/4 cup ricotta cheese or 3/4 cup full fat greek yogurt. The greek yogurt can make the egg bites too tangy and not fluffy enough so only use this if you know you like the taste of greek yogurt.
Other Mix in Options
One way to change up the flavor of these egg bites is to change up the mix ins! You can basically use any veggies, cheese and breakfast meats that you like.
It is sometimes better to cook the veggies before using them like raw onions or a red bell pepper so that they are softer. You can also add fresh herbs or green onion to any of these egg bites to make them more flavorful.
Below are some of my favorite flavor combinations.
- Tomato Basil Egg Bites – Combine the egg mixture with chopped roma tomatoes, fresh basil and crumbled goat cheese
- Red Pepper and Feta Egg Bites – Combine the egg mixture with some chopped roasted red pepper and crumble feta cheese. I also like to add chopped spinach to this combo!
- Ham and Cheese Egg Bites – Combine the egg mixture with chopped ham or canadian bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. You can also add
- Mushroom and Swiss Egg Bites – Saute chopped mushrooms in a little oil and season with salt. Combine the egg mixture with the sauteed mushrooms and shredded swiss cheese.
- Spicy Egg Bites – Combine the egg mixture with chopped pepperoni and monterey jack cheese. The spicy mix ins with the creamy egg mixture are a perfect combination.
Can I use just egg whites instead?
Yes! You can make this copycat starbucks egg bites recipe with just egg whites.
Swap the 5 whole eggs for 1 cup of egg whites. Then, follow the rest of the instructions as they are written.
How do I make Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites?
Instant Pot Instructions for Egg Bites
Start making this Starbucks egg bites recipe by cooking the bacon in a frying pan. You will want the bacon to be fully cooked, but not too crispy. You could also bake the bacon using this crispy baked bacon recipe.
Then add eggs, cream cheese, milk, and salt to a high speed blender or food processor. Combine until fully combined and smooth. Check and be sure that all of the cream cheese has been blended in so that the egg bites have the right texture.
Chop the bacon and place a few pieces in each cup of a silicone mold. Pour egg batter into the silicone molds as well. Finally sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese into each egg cup as well.
Pour 1 cup of water into the instant pot. Lower the silicone mold into the instant pot on a trivet. Close the valve to sealing and set the instant pot to the steam setting for 10 minutes.
When the 10 minutes are up, manually release the pressure and open the instant pot. Allow the egg bites to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from each mold. Enjoy immediately or store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Stove Top Instructions for Egg Bites
To make the Starbucks egg bites on a stove top you will still need the silicone molds and a blender, but this time you will use a large stock pot or dutch oven to cook them. Prepare the egg batter by blending together the eggs, cream cheese, milk, and salt.
Pour 2 cups of water into the large soup pot and place the trivet that comes with the molds into the bottom of the pot. Place some bacon and cheese into each egg mold cup and pour batter on top. Carefully place the filled egg molds on top of the trivet.
Turn the heat on to high for about 3 minutes until the water boils. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium. Allow the egg bites to steam in the pot for 12 minutes.
Turn the heat off and remove the lid. Allow the egg bites to cool for at least 10 minutes. Remove the egg bites from the molds and enjoy!
Storage, reheating and freezing
Allow these instant pot egg bites to cool completely. Then, transfer leftover egg bites to an airtight container and place in the fridge.
Reheat them in the microwave for just 45 seconds to 1 minute. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven at 250F for 8-10 minutes. If you want them to have a broiled top, place them under the broiler for just a minute after reheating.
This recipe also freezes perfectly! Allow the egg bites to cool completely and then place them in an airtight container to freeze. Enjoy within 3 months of freezing.
You can find the full recipe for copycat Starbucks egg bites down below. If you make these, please share that with me in the comments down below or on Instagram.
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
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Recipe
Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 3 strips of bacon
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk can use heavy cream, half and half or low fat milk
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Cook bacon on the stovetop until fully cooked, but not too crispy
- Blend eggs, milk, cream cheese and salt in a high speed blender until thoroughly combined – be sure the cream cheese is fully mixed in
- Take a metal trivet (mine came with the egg bite mold) and place the silicone egg bite mold on the trivet
- Spray the egg bite mold with oil so that the bites do not stick
- Place a few pieces of chopped bacon and some shredded gruyere cheese into each egg cup
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into all 7 egg cups on top of the bacon and cheese
- Pour 1 cup of water into the instant pot and slowly lower the filled egg bites into the instant pot on the trivet
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the release valve to sealing
- Set the Instant Pot on steam for 10 minutes
- The Instant Pot will come to pressure and then steam for 10 minutes
- Once this is done immediately manually release the pressure and remove the lid
- Allow the egg bites to cool down for at least 5 minutes before remoting from the Instant Pot
- Once the egg bites have cooled, remove them from the molds and enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Stovetop Instructions
- Cook bacon on the stovetop until fully cooked, but not too crispy
- Blend eggs, milk, cream cheese and salt in a high speed blender until thoroughly combined – be sure the cream cheese is fully mixed in
- Take a metal trivet (mine came with the egg bite mold) and place the silicone egg bite mold on the trivet
- Spray the egg bite mold with oil so that the bites do not stick
- Place a few pieces of chopped bacon and some shredded gruyere cheese into each egg cup
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into all 7 egg cups on top of the bacon and cheese
- Pour 2 cups of water into a large stock pot or dutch oven and slowly lower the filled egg bites into the pot on the trivet
- Turn the stove heat to high and bring the water to a boil – this will take about 3 minutes
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the egg bites to steam for 12 minutes
- Remove the lid and move the pot off the heat
- Once the egg bites have cooled, remove them from the molds and enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Recipe Notes
- This recipe does not work well with coconut milk or coconut cream. The egg bites will be greasy and too soft.
- Use 1 cup of liquid egg whites in place of the eggs
- Use 3/4 cup full fat cottage cheese in place of the cream cheese
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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