Easy Egg Bites

What's for breakfast?  How about protein loaded, deliciously flavorful egg bites that are better, healthier & far less expensive than the coffee shop versions.  They also pack and reheat well if you're not able to have breakfast in the comfort of your own cozy kitchen so are a perfect meal prep breakfast to grab & go.

Also with these winning egg bites, you can add whatever you like.  While I stuck with briny kalamata olives and sweet cherry tomatoes right out of our garden one day, the next time I used leftover roasted potatoes, asparagus & some fabulous chicken sausage.  You can add cooked bacon,, smoked salmon or greens such as chopped spinach.  Peruse your pantry & fridge & see what you come up with.

EASY INGREDIENTS & 100% ADAPTABLE. I'M USING UP MY LEFTOVERS HERE.

Roasted bell peppers or sun dried tomatoes are another favorite add in.

If you like cheese, you can load yours up.  I added a bit of slightly tangy goat's milk cheddar, but soft, creamy goat cheese or Boursin would be equally awesome (try that with smoked salmon).  Asiago or parmesan are also great cheeses to use.

I PLACE MY FILLINGS OF CHOICE INTO THE EGG BITE MOLDS, THEN POUR IN THE BEATEN EGG MIXTURE

You can see how flexible this recipe is.

I make these frequently so that I can have a high protein "to go" breakfast when I need to spend the day in the office and there's no time to fit in breakfast at home.  I can switch it up every single week according to what's in my fridge and pantry.

MY NINJA FOODI MAKES QUICK WORK OF THESE

Your family will love these.  So cute for kids too, who love the small compact nature of the egg bite package.

PLOP THEM OUT OF THE MOLD. THEY'RE ADORABLE□

HIGH PROTEIN, DELICIOUS, HOLD YOU OVER KIND OF BREAKFAST □

These egg bite molds are the cutest, and ensure you egg bites pop out easily.

My Ninja Foodi steams these in 10 minutes.....and does a whole lot more.

Easy Egg Bites 
Makes 7


4 eggs. (I love the golden yolk of pasture raised eggs)
1/4 cup coconut milk or milk of choice
1/4 cup Greek yogurt, or plant based yogurt or sour cream 
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 to 1/2  cup goats milk or regular cheddar ( I find I tolerate goat's milk cheeses, but you can leave out of desired or use a plant based cheese)

Optional add ins (use what you have)
1 diced chicken sausage
10 asparagus spears (mine were from last night's dinner)
Roasted potatoes
1 tablespoon chopped kalamata olives
7 cherry tomatoes, halved

Spray egg bite molds with a bit of cooking spray (olive oil or avocado)


Beat first 5 ingredients  together in a pitcher (or measuring carafe)  to make pouring into the egg bite molds easier.  I love an old school rotary beater which makes the eggs very fluffy.


To each mold evenly add a bit of cheese,
Pour the egg mixture evenly into the molds, leaving a space at the top.
​Add in your mix ins of choice until the molds are nearly full then top off with any remaining egg mixture.


Cover with aluminum foil that's been sprayed with cooking spray and place on the trivet for your Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot.  Alternative you can use a metal or bamboo steamer.  The egg bites will just take a but longer to cook.


Place appropriate lid on the Ninja Foodi and set to steam for 10 minutes.
After the initial steam, let naturally release pressure for another 10 minutes then carefully release any remaining pressure and open the lid.


Lift out the trivet with the egg bites mold and carefully remove foil.  Caution:  they will be hot & steamy.


Let cool slightly then gently press the egg bites out of the mold.  Enjoy.


You can let them cool completely and keep in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to microwave them.


To microwave, wrap 2 egg bites in paper towel and cook 45-60 seconds.  From frozen this  takes about 1 1/2 minutes in the microwave for 2, depending on the strength of your microwave.


You can also wrap in foil & reheat in a 350 oven for about 15 minutes.