Recreate the delicious and healthy Starbucks egg white bites at home with this easy recipe! They're a quick grab & go high-protein breakfast.
You can prepare these egg white bites in a muffin tin or silicone molds, and they store beautifully in the fridge or freezer for meal prep. Skip the drive-thru and enjoy this satisfying breakfast anytime right from your own kitchen!
Why you'll love this recipe
- Healthy breakfast: These bites are high in protein and low in carbs for a healthy way to start the day.
- Perfect copycat: They taste just like the kind you'd get at Starbucks, but you can make them at home.
- Customizable: Try out different toppings and add-ins until you find a combo you love.
Ingredients & substitutions
- Cooking spray – you could also grease the muffin tray with butter or margarine.
- Egg whites – use carton egg whites or fresh egg whites. Alternatively, you could use 8 whole eggs.
- Cottage cheese – cream cheese can be used but will have a slightly different texture.
- Monterey jack cheese – swap out for another cheese of your choice like Swiss, cheddar or mozzarella.
- Cornstarch – potato starch or flour would also work.
- Roasted red peppers – sundried tomatoes would also be delicious.
- Spinach – substitute for another dark leafy green like kale.
How to make Starbucks egg white bites
Step 1: Add ingredients to a blender.
Blend the cottage cheese, monterey jack cheese, and cornstarch until creamy.
Step 2: Add the egg whites.
Blend until just combined.
Step 3: Add to a muffin tray.
Divide the pepper and spinach among the muffin cups, then pour the egg white mixture on top.
Step 4: Add water.
Carefully pour boiling water into the baking sheet to cover the bottom of the muffin cups.
Step 5: Bake.
Bake the egg white bites until set.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
Let them cool, then remove from the cups. Serve and enjoy!
Egg white bites tips & tricks
Here are some of my top tips and tricks for making these Starbucks egg white bites:
- Put the muffin tray on the sheet pan: Make sure you place the muffin tray on the sheet pan before adding the egg white mixture to the muffin cups, so you don't have to worry about moving the muffin tray after adding the mixture.
- Don't over-blend: When adding the egg whites to the blender, blend until just combined. You don't want to over-blend, or there will be too much air the mixture and the egg bites will deflate when cooking.
- Try different toppings: Swap out the roasted red peppers and spinach for other toppings like sundried tomatoes, kale, red onion, bacon, ham, or sausage.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use regular eggs instead of just egg whites?
Yes! Instead of egg whites, you can use 8 whole eggs. You can check out my Starbucks egg bites recipe for more tips and tricks on making egg bites with whole eggs.
Are these egg whites healthy?
These egg white bites are a healthy breakfast option. They're high in protein thanks to the egg whites and cottage cheese, and low in carbs.
How many calories are in Starbucks egg white bites?
According to the Starbucks website, one serving of their egg white and roasted red pepper egg bites has 170 calories. In comparison, one serving of my copycat recipe has about 178 calories. It's pretty much the same calorie count, but you're not having to make a trip to Starbucks or put a dent in your wallet!
What to serve with egg white bites
Egg white bites are high in protein, so when it comes to serving suggestions, keep things light. Here are some options:
- Greek yogurt or fruit and yogurt parfaits
- Cut-up fruit like fresh berries or bananas
- Cold brew, iced coffee or a refreshing Starbucks drink!
Storing & reheating
- Storing: Keep leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze the bites for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Enjoy cold or reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm.
- Thawing and reheating: Defrost in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the microwave as usual.
More easy breakfast recipes
Meal prep tools
- These are the glass meal prep bowls I use.
- Here's a similar silicone egg tray you can use.
Starbucks Egg White Bites Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups egg whites
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup roasted red peppers diced
- 1 cup spinach finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 F and boil water in a kettle. Meanwhile, chop up roasted red peppers and spinach.
- Add cottage cheese, monterey jack cheese, cornstarch and salt to a blender, blending on high until well combined and creamy. Add egg whites then blend until just combined.
- Grease a 12-count metal muffin tray with cooking spray, then add overtop of a 9×13 baking sheet. Divide roasted red pepper and spinach among muffin tin cups, then divide egg white filling among the cups.
- Add the baking sheet with filled muffin tin to the oven, then very carefully pour boiling water into the baking sheet to fill it up to submerge the bottom of the muffin cups.
- Bake for 30 minutes until set. Remove the muffin tin first, then carefully remove the baking sheet underneath with the water. Remove egg bites from muffin tin cups once cool and serve and enjoy!
