Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites

Make Starbucks-style egg bites at home! This easy copycat recipe is protein-packed, oven-baked, and budget-friendly—just as tasty without the price tag!

Also try million-dollar deviled eggs, cacio e pepe, pasta alla carbonara, sheet pan eggs, and cacio e pepe (my fave Italian dish!)

Why You’ll Love It

Meal prepping made easy: Rustle up a batch of homemade Starbucks egg bites, and you will be able to enjoy them for breakfast all week. Easy meal prep like this certainly beats waiting in line at Starbucks.
Tasty: There’s a reason the egg bites at Starbucks are so popular, and that’s because they taste so good. You can add any flavor, so you can add anything if you’re in the mood for bacon and Gruyere egg bites or green onions with Monterey Jack cheese and bell peppers.
A healthy breakfast: A quick breakfast on the go or snack doesn’t have to mean an unhealthy one. These copycat egg bites are high in protein and low in carbs, so you’ll feel full until lunchtime. I like to pair mine with a fruit cup.

Homemade Starbucks Egg Bites Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Eggs: You can’t make egg bites without them!
Cottage cheese: For a tangy flavor and also to achieve the perfect texture.
Garlic: Feel free to add extra.
Cheese: For flavor and texture. Any kind of cheese works.
Vegetables: Bell peppers, spinach and green onions add plenty of flavors. You could add sliced mushrooms too.
Add ham or bacon: Make them meaty with ham or bacon.

How to Make Egg Bites Like Starbucks

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Blend the main ingredients: Blend the egg whites with the cottage cheese, garlic, salt, and some of the shredded cheese.
Add the vegetables: Add the spinach and some of the bell pepper and pulse briefly.
Prepare the egg mold: Lightly grease an egg mold, silicon mold or muffin cups.
Divide the mixture between the molds:  Add the reserved spinach, peppers and cheese to the greased mold or muffin tin.
Add the egg mixture: Divide the prepared egg mixture on top of the veggies and cheese.
Prepare a water bath: Add a couple of inches of warm water to a baking dish and then put the egg mold in there. The purpose of the egg bath is to cook the egg bites evenly and keep them moist and tender.
Cook the egg bites: Cover the whole thing with foil and bake for an hour or until done, then garnish with green onions.

Substitutions and Variations

Extra vegetables: Try mushrooms, tomatoes or grated zucchini.
Make them meaty: Ham, bacon or cooked chicken would be good. For a vegetarian option, how about smoked tofu?
Cheese: Shredded gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, ricotta cheese or cheddar cheese are also great options.

Serving Suggestions

For breakfast: These gorgeous little breakfast snacks can be paired with fresh fruit (like a berry salad), a mango smoothie, biscuits and gravy casserole, or bacon and breakfast potatoes.
For lunch: Pack them for lunch along with a copycat Starbucks oat bar.

How to Store Homemade Egg Bites

Store: Refrigerate leftover Starbucks copycat egg bites in an airtight container within 2 hours and use them within four days.
Freeze: Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet for 2 hours, then transfer into freezer bags.
Reheat: 25 seconds in the microwave or 10 minutes in a 350°F oven works perfectly.