These Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Egg Bites are a delicious Starbucks egg white bite copycat. You can make these fluffy egg bites at home in the instant pot or on the stovetop.
Quick
Minimal prep
You’ll Learn: How to prevent soggy bites
Worth It: It’s a satisfying, protein-forward option that actually keeps you full
Bonus: Simple ways to customize and swap ingredients
How are these roasted red pepper and feta egg bites different from egg muffins that you make in the oven?
These roasted red pepper and feta egg bites are steamed in a silicone mold instead of baked in the oven. This method makes these Starbucks copycat egg bites soft and fluffy.
They have the same texture as the popular Starbucks red pepper egg bites. You can make them with whole eggs or egg whites and still get the same fluffy texture! When you mix egg white and cottage cheese you are left with the perfect egg bite texture.
When you eat these sous vide egg bites breakfast you feel like you are eating a fluffy souffle. You can also freeze and reheat these egg bites and they will still have the same soft texture.
Kitchen tools
Roasted red pepper and feta egg bites can be prepared in both the Instant Pot and on the stovetop. Either way, you will need silicone egg bite molds and a metal rack.
Most of these egg bite molds have seven slots. This recipe for healthy egg bites makes one seven bite batch.
You will also need a blender in order to blend the egg mixture together. Other than the blender and the silicone mold you will either need an Instant Pot or large pot for steaming the egg bites.
Serving Suggestions
These egg white egg bites are perfect as they are, but you can add a few toppings to make them even more delicious. I like to serve mine with some sliced green onions and hot sauce.
Ingredients
The secret ingredient that helps give these egg bites their fluffy texture is cottage cheese. You only need a few simple ingredients to make these Starbucks egg bites at home!
- Whole eggs or egg whites
- Cottage cheese
- Roasted red peppers
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper
Ingredient Substitutions
Cottage cheese is a healthy and high protein ingredient, but if you want to make these egg white roasted red pepper bites even creamier you can use cream cheese. Just replace the cottage cheese with about 4oz of cream cheese.
Feta is the ideal cheese mix in for these bites, but you can use any type of cheese that you like. Some wonderful options include goat cheese, monterey jack cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Time to cook these healthy roasted red pepper and feta egg bites!
Step 1 – Prep
Firstly, slice the roasted red peppers into small pieces. Then, crumble the feta into small crumbles unless you purchased pre crumbled feta.
Prepare your Instant Pot or regular pot by pouring 1 cup or 2 cups of water into them. Finally, spray your silicone egg molds with a spray of oil.
Step 2 – Blend
Then, add eggs, cottage cheese, and salt to a blender. Blend until a smooth mixture remains.
Step 3 – Assemble
Next, pour the egg batter into the silicone egg mold cups until they are 3/4 of the way full.
Then, add some peppers and feta to each egg bite and mix in gently with a toothpick.
Step 4 – Steam
If you are using an Instant Pot to cook your egg bites, lower the egg mold on the metal rack into the Instant Pot. Then, close the pot and set the lid to sealing.
Then, set the Instant Pot to Steam for 10 minutes. The Instant Pot will come to pressure and then steam for 10 minutes.
Once the timer goes off, manually release the pressure. Remove the egg bites from the Instant Pot and allow them to cool before enjoying.
If you are using the stovetop method, lower the egg mold on the metal rack into the pot. Then, turn on the heat to high.
Once the water at the bottom of the pot is bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot.
Then, allow the egg bites to steam for 15 minutes. Next, turn off the heat and remove them from the pot. Allow the egg bites to cool slightly before eating.
Can I use just egg whites?
If you want to make these roasted red pepper and feta egg bites with just egg whites, you can swap the 5 full eggs for 1 cup of egg whites. They will taste just like the Starbucks egg white bites!
How Many Bites are made in one batch?
This healthy Starbucks copycat egg bite recipe makes 7 bites! If you want to make a double batch just double the recipe and pressure cook in two batches.
Can I freeze these egg bites?
Yes! You can freeze these egg bites and reheat them later. They are ideal for meal prep. Make sure your egg bites cool completely and then place them in an airtight container to freeze.
Reheat the egg bites in the microwave, toaster oven or the air fryer. To get the tops nice and crispy I like to air fry at 400F for 5-7 minutes.
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Recipe
Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers you can replace these with sun dried tomatoes
- 2 cups low fat cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2/3 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a muffins pan with liners – silicone liners work best for this because the egg bites can easily get stuck
- Remove red peppers from the jar and dry with a paper towel (if the peppers are too wet the bites will fall apart) Cut peppers into bite sized pieces, pat dry again and set to the side.
- Blend cottage cheese, egg whites, hot sauce, cornstarch, salt and onion powder together with a standard blender or immersion blender.
- Pour the liquid mixture evenly into 12 lined muffin cups. Separate the chopped red pepper and crumbled feta evenly into the muffin cups and stir in gently.
- Place in the oven and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the muffin pan.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 45 seconds – 1 min. Crisp the outside in the air fryer at 375F for 3 minutes after warming if desired.
Recipe Notes
- These egg white egg bites are perfect as they are, but you can add a few toppings to make them even more delicious. I like to serve mine with some sliced green onions and extra hot sauce on top
- If you want these egg bites to be extra creamy, use 4oz of cream cheese instead of the low fat cottage cheese!
- This recipe is very customizable so you will never get bored! Each time you make these egg white bites, try a different cheese. Some wonderful options include goat cheese, mozzarella, monterey jack cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- You can add additional mix-ins such as fresh spinach, mushrooms, onions, bacon, or sausage.
- If you would prefer to use whole eggs instead of egg whites, you can.
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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