Protein Egg Bites

Protein Egg Bites: The Key is the Right Turkey Bacon

Today we’ll be making protein egg bites, a delicious low carb protein powerhouse breakfast. This is a breakfast game changer. First, we start with the turkey bacon. The key to getting higher protein is to find the right brand. Most of the more processed brands I’ve investigated had about 2 g of protein per slice. Not bad, but there are many brands that seem to be less processed, allowing for a higher protein content.

One such brand is Applegate, offering turkey bacon with five to six grams of protein per slice. That is a huge difference, coming in at around three times the protein with each slice. It really adds up. So, let’s make our Applegate turkey bacon. We will make six slices of Applegate turkey bacon.

I like to make it in the oven to allow for the most even cooking. I will make the entire package even though we won’t use all of it. We’ve already preheated our oven to 400°Fahrenheit. So, put the turkey bacon in for 10 to 15 minutes, checking it carefully as you go. When it’s done allow it to cool fully. This should take less than 10 minutes.

Once the turkey bacon has cooled, chop it up, and then set it aside.

Protein Egg Bites: The Recipe

To make our protein egg bites recipe, start by cracking eight large eggs into a bowl. Then, whisk them together. I’m using a Dutch whisk to do this task, which is as efficient as a standard whisk, but the food won’t get caught in it as you start to add more ingredients.

The spokes on a Dutch whisk are all on one plane so additional food like turkey bacon doesn’t get trapped inside of it as it would with a regular whisk. Dutch whisks are also often used as a baking tool, designed to mix thick batters and doughs, such as bread or cookies, without overworking them or creating a sticky mess. But they have many uses. Here is a link if you want to check out this Dutch Whisk.

Now add in one cup of cottage cheese. Then shred approximately half a cup of Gruyere cheese. That’s about 2 oz of cheese. I love using this rotary grater for cheeses. I used one for the first time when working in a restaurant. These rotary graters are just a very easy, safe way to grate cheese. And a lot of fun. Here is a link to this Rotary Cheese Grater.

Now, we’re going to shred approximately half a cup of Monterey Jack cheese. That’s about 2 oz of cheese.

Now, it’s time to add the chopped turkey bacon in. Then, add your spices. Don’t skip this step as the spices make this dish! Add in 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, half a teaspoon of ground pepper, and half a teaspoon of ground Himalayan sea salt. Now mix that together until it’s fully incorporated.

Then, preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, get out a muffin pan and line it with 12 muffin liners. This recipe is for standard size muffins. Now, we’re going to carefully pour even amounts into each muffin cup until all the ingredients are used. I like to use a quarter cup measuring cup. That just helps keep everything nice and clean and even as you’re putting it into the muffin tin.

Now, put the muffin pan into the oven at 325° for 25 to 35 minutes. You will know when it’s done by putting a toothpick in with no egg batter coming out and the tops will brown slightly.

When the protein egg bites are done, we’re just going to let them cool for a few minutes.

The end product is so delicious! I always have friends and family rave when I make these protein egg bites for them. The egg and the turkey bacon are interacting with the spices to just kick the flavor over the top. These are fluffy and light, but hearty enough to keep you satisfied as a wonderful breakfast.

One serving is two protein egg bites. And I can’t believe this only has three grams of carbs and over 22 grams of protein per serving. This truly is a breakfast game changer.

Protein Egg Bites: Meal Prep Instructions

By the way, you can easily meal prep these protein egg bites by storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat them for 30-60 seconds in the microwave and enjoy.

You can also freeze them in an airtight container. Place them in the microwave from frozen for about 90 seconds to fully reheat them. You can also thaw them in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then heat them as you would refrigerated egg bites.

These are so easy to meal prep and so delicious, for me they are one of my favorite meals. They are also so fast to make and so fast to reheat. These egg bites are a game changer for more than just their nutritional value! So, let’s get start making them!