Protein-packed egg bites to make ahead and freeze

I’m an empty nester and work from home so my mornings aren’t chaotic—anymore. But I remember the days of an ear-piercing 5 a.m. alarm. Dashing off with the kids by 7:15 to slide into school and work on time. Weekday breakfasts weren’t my strong suit. Had I had this recipe back then, these easy, protein-packed egg bites could have been a lifesaver, not only on school days, but on busy hockey weekends too. 

This make-ahead recipe fits nicely into your meal prep planning, especially if you struggle to eat a good breakfast and start the day with something other than coffee (like I do). They are freezer-friendly and filled with eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, your choice of bacon, ham or sausage, or keep them vegetarian. Sometimes I add diced onions or peppers. Broccoli would be good too.

I shared this recipe for protein-packed egg bites—and a few other breakfast ideas for busy mornings—on KELOLAND Living. Watch the segment below to hear how I make them. Plus, get inspired by breakfast burritos, energy balls, and bran muffins to start your day off right.

*NOTE* If you have a food texture issue (also like I do) don’t freak out about the cottage cheese. You’ll cream it into the eggs using a blender or food processor.

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Tips for Making Protein-packed Egg Bites

Use fully-cooked bacon, sausage or ham to make your egg bites. Sometimes I use deli ham but I dice it and fry it in a pan to get all the moisture out of it. Otherwise, the egg bites will be watery.

I like to bake a batch or two, let them cool, then wrap each egg bite individually in plastic wrap and put them in a freezer bag. Similarly, with the mini bites, I’ll put 4-6 in a mini snack bag and place all those in a freezer bag. That way, we can grab one or two in the morning, reheat in the air fryer, microwave, or oven, and know we’ve had at least a little bit of protein. Kids can easily warm them up on their own in the morning or after school. 

Here’s a quick video to show you how I prepare the egg bites:

The only way I’ve baked these egg bites is in buttered silicone muffin pans—regular size and mini muffin size—and they pop out beautifully. So, although it may work to bake them in regular muffin tins, I can’t confirm that.

Both of my silicone pans are from Walmart—Trudeau Silicone 12 Count Muffin Pan, Multicolor Confetti, Dishwasher Safe (the mini one is out of stock on Walmart but it is available on Amazon). The steel frame is especially sturdy. Now I want the matching silicone Fluted Cake Pan.

This protein-packed egg bites recipe is one that you’ll want for weekday meal prep, house guests, and even busy grab-and-go sports mornings.

More Breakfast Ideas

If you like to balance savory with a little something sweet, pair a few egg bites with a Butterscotch Cinnamon Chip Muffin or a square of Gram’s Graham Streusel Coffee Cake.

When you’re feeding a crowd or a hungry hockey team, add my 8×8 Hash Brown and Sausage Breakfast Casserole or Ham and Cheese Stuff’n Puff alongside the egg bites. 

For even more breakfast ideas, check out my One-pan Breakfast Sandwiches and Wraps, and watch us make them on KELOLAND Living T.V.

Whether you’re an empty nester like me or still racing to school drops-offs and sports activities, these make-ahead egg bites are a smart way to fuel your day.

What’s your go-to breakfast for busy mornings? 

Sweet wishes,