I love the bacon and gruyere egg bites from Starbucks, but their prices have gone up so much! My Starbucks copycat egg bites are so easy to make, way cheaper, and taste just like the real deal… only better! These homemade egg bites take just 15 minutes to bake and are perfect for meal prepping or on-the-go snacking– no drive-thru required! Now I can get my Starbucks fix any time!
If you’re a recovering Starbucks addict like me, these Starbucks copycat egg bites will save you tons of money! The combination of gruyere cheese, spinach, and bacon tastes just like my favorite breakfast. I love to prep a big batch of these homemade egg bites to eat all week long!
What’s in This Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites Recipe?
- Eggs: You’ll need half a dozen eggs to form the base of these bites.
- Cottage Cheese: Adds moisture, richness, and flavor.
- Baking Powder: Helps keep the egg bites light and fluffy.
- Dried Thyme: Adds a touch of herbal flavor.
- Cheese: Gruyere is the classic choice, but Parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar, or crumbled goat/feta cheese also taste delish!
- Spinach: Fresh spinach adds greens and nutrients. If using frozen, be sure to thaw, drain, and press out any excess moisture.
- Bacon: Adds a salty, umami flavor and a bit of extra protein. To make these egg bites vegetarian-friendly, simply omit the bacon!
Tips for Success
- For a true egg white version, use 1 cup of egg whites in place of the 6 whole eggs.
- Use up to 1 cup of any veggie, like roasted broccoli or cauliflower, chopped bell peppers, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced green onions, or diced tomatoes.
- These egg bites are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover homemade egg bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat these egg bites in the microwave for about 60-90 seconds, until warmed through. You can reheat them right from frozen.
Serving Suggestions
I love to grab a couple of of these Starbucks copycat egg bites for a protein-packed breakfast on the go, but you can easily serve them up as part of a light lunch or even a dinner with salad or veggie sides. Try them with my German Potato Salad, Peruvian Chopped Salad, Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles, or Cheesy Roasted Vegetables.
5-Star Review
“These were fun!! Gonna start making em on the weekend and munching on em through the week.” – Gary
Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites Recipe
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- High Powered Blender
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-count muffin tin with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, baking powder, salt, pepper, and thyme to a blender. Cover and blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.6 large eggs, ¾ cup cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the cheese, spinach, and bacon.1 cup shredded gruyere cheese, 1 cup fresh spinach, 6 slices bacon
- Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
How to Make Starbucks Egg Bites Step by Step
Blend the Eggs: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-count muffin tin with nonstick spray. Set aside. Add 6 large eggs, ¾ cup of cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon of dried thyme to a blender. Cover and blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.
Stir in the Mix-Ins: Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup of shredded gruyere cheese, 1 cup of fresh spinach, and 6 slices of cooked and chopped bacon.
Portion the Eggs Bites: Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin.
Bake the Egg Bites: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
I’ve made these several times! I like to double the recipe and freeze the extra.
Too salty. Will try again w/ a quarter teaspoon of Kosher salt. Also, I blitzed the cheese, bacon into egg mixture. I got a rather dry egg bite. I’m guessing I should have stirred them in, as recipe says.
Hi Kelly, we don’t recommend blending the shredded cheese and bacon into the eggs, as it can definitely make them too salty!
What does the baking powder do in this recipe?
Hi Mik, the baking powder makes the eggs super light and fluffy!
Will only egg whites work?
It should!
I used egg whites and pepper jack cheese. YUMMY
These were fun!! Gonna start making em on the weekend and munching on em through the week!
I’m so happy to hear you love them, Gary!
I made these last night to have as a grab and go breakfast for the week and they were a hit.
I didn’t have bacon and spinach so I swapped that out for some leftover broccoli. I also reduced the salt due to personal preference. They turned out great!
We’re sorry this recipe wasn’t quite to your tastes, Paul!
Well I made these again. This time I omitted the 1/2 teaspoon of salt. They were almost perfect. The one thing I did that I would will do next time I make them is to find a better way to incorporate the onion. , they do not cook long enough to cook the onion. I think I will mix the onion in the blender. But these are really great This is a great recipe to work with. Believe me tho. Omit the added salt
Thanks for sharing!
I am sorry to hear, Joyce!
It is ok Becky. It is a great recipe and I love these. For health reasons I just need to tweak this recipe. Thanks for posting it. I follow you snd love your recipes
can i substitute ricotta for the cottage cheese?
It will alter the taste a little bit!