These healthy Starbucks Red Pepper Egg Bites are delicious and loaded with protein! They’re the perfect on the go breakfast. Instant Pot Egg Bites can easily be made in the oven as well.
If you haven’t had a chance to try the Starbucks version you might not know what you are missing. Good news! Now you don’t have to miss out at all!
You can make these healthy bites at home in your Instant Pot or in the oven. This is a great meal prep idea and perfect for those busy mornings when you want something warm for breakfast but don’t have time to cook!
Are these Starbucks Sous Vide egg bites?
Yes and no! These are a copycat recipe of the Starbucks Sous Vide Bites. The ones I’m sharing with you today are not cooked with a Sous Vide…mostly because not everyone has access to this cooking equipment.
I’m going to show you how to make this recipe in both the Instant Pot and in the oven. The flavors and textures are just like the ones you get from Starbucks. Hopefully that helps clear up any confusion over the names/cooking methods :)
21 Day Fix | 2B Mindset | Weight Watchers Freestyle Info
21 Day Fix
Makes: 14 bites
Serving size: 2 bites
Serves: 7
Entire Recipe (giving you these so you can easily swap ingredients and re-calculate)
8 1/2R
2B
2 1/3G
1 tsp
Per serving:
Just over 1R
1/4B
1/3G
Negligible tsp.
21 Day Fix Oven
Makes: 24 bites
Serving size: 3 bites
Serves: 8
2B Mindset
Works great as a breakfast option when combined with some whole wheat toast or an English muffin. Can be used as a snack throughout the day as well. Will count mostly as a protein so you’ll need to add some veggies to your plate as well!
Weight Watchers
4 Freestyle Smart Points Per Serving
You’ll need to use fat free greek yogurt, 1% cottage cheese, and this is calculated to 7 servings via the Weight Watchers online recipe creator!
This recipe is keto friendly and low carb!
You’ll need to use real bacon for a truly Keto friendly version but these are a great low carb choice! For two bites, it is 4 net carbs. They’re packed with protein which means they’ll help you stay fuller for longer periods of time.
These bites make a great post workout snack too. Whip up a batch of these and eat them during the week for breakfast or as a healthy snack during the day.
What kind of recipe are these on the Trim Healthy Mama program?
This is an S recipe on Trim Healthy Mama. You can enjoy these THM red pepper egg bites without any substitutions. This is a great Trim Healthy Mama breakfast recipe!
Can I freeze these?
You can absolutely freeze these! I’d make sure to wrap them in parchment or divide them up somehow so that they don’t freeze into a large clump but other than that they freeze so well!
Just pop them into the microwave for a minute or so and you’ll have a hot a tasty breakfast option with no mess and no cooking,
Why are these healthy?
Yes! One of the great things about making these copycat Starbucks red pepper egg bites at home is that you’ll get to see each and every ingredient going into the mixture…first hand! There are no labels to read and no hoping that there’s good stuff in there!
The traditional bites include heavy cream and cream cheese, among other ingredients. I use greek yogurt and cottage cheese in this recipe, which gives these a light and fluffy texture without all of the processed and heavy ingredients.
I also like to remind people that making things like this at home means you can have it for 2B Mindset, 21 Day Fix, and other programs that prefer whole food ingredients and less processed ‘junk.’
More recipes to make with egg bite molds:
Other great Copycat Starbucks egg bite recipes:
- This Starbucks Egg White Bites Recipe is delicious and wrapped in bacon!
- Tomato and Basil: This recipe is the classic recipe that started it all.
- Dairy Free: Made with tofu (but blended for a fluffy texture) and delicious for those of you who can’t consume dairy.
How to store these egg bites:
I try not to keep cooked eggs hanging around in my refrigerator for more than 3-4 days. I like to make large batches of these and freeze them. Then I can just pop them out when I need them and be on my way. I know that they’ll stay fresh and tasty and there’s no worry that they’ll spoil.
Some readers have reported good luck with keeping them in the fridge for the week but it all depends on how you feel about cooked eggs. Just know that freezing them won’t ruin the texture or the consistency.
How can I make these in the Instant Pot?
Be sure you don’t skip out on greasing the egg bite molds. That NEEDS to be done for them to pop out properly.
1) Grease the silicone egg bite molds with the oil so that the bites do not stick in the container.
2) Next, fill each cup of the silicone mold half way full of green onions, turkey bacon, and bell peppers.
3) In a blender mix together the egg, cheese, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
4) Pour the egg mixture in the silicone mold. Fill each cup to about 1/4″ below the brim. Cover with foil.
5) Add 1 cup of water the bottom of the Instant Pot insert. Place a trivet on the bottom them stack both trays on top of the trivet. Rotate the top tray to slightly offset it so the cups are not directly on top of each other.
6) Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure using the “Steam” function for 8 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release.
7) Turn off the Instant Pot and remove the bites.
8) Take the foil off and flip the tray upside down to cool until the egg bites can be remove from the silicone tray without sticking. Serve warm or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to a month and reheated in the microwave for a minute.
How about the oven? Can these be baked in the oven?
Absolutely! Cooking times will be a little different but please read below:
1) Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
2) Grease a mini muffin pan with the oil.
3) Fill each muffin cup with the green onions, bell peppers, and turkey bacon. You’re going to have extra mixture when you cook them this way, so just make a few batches.
4) Blend together the eggs, cheese, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese for 30 seconds then fill the muffin cups with the egg mixture. Cover with foil.
5) Place a baking tray full of water on the bottom rack of the oven. Then place the bites in the oven on the top rack.
6) Cook the egg bites for 20 minutes then remove and let them cool for at least 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Be careful opening the oven, there will be lots of steam. Enjoy!
Where can I get those glass meal prep containers?
You can get them right here. And if you don’t have a set of egg bite molds you can get those right here.
Healthy Starbucks Red Pepper Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 2/3 cup cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 2%
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese 2-4%
- 2 cups red bell peppers diced
- 1/3 cup green onions chopped
- 14 slices turkey bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 tsp oil avocado, coconut, or olive
Instructions
Instant Pot:
- Grease the silicone molds with the oil so that the bites do not stick in the container.
- Fill each cup of the silicone mold half way full of green onions, turkey bacon, and bell peppers.
- In a blender mix together the egg, cheese, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the egg mixture in the silicone mold. Fill each cup to about 1/4" below the brim. Cover with foil.
- Add 1 cup of water the bottom of the Instant Pot insert. Place a trivet on the bottom then stack both trays on top of the trivet. Rotate the top tray slightly to offset it so that the cups are not directly on top of each other.
- Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure using the "Steam" function for 8 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and remove the egg bites.
- Take off the foil and flip the mold upside down and cool until the egg bites can be removed from the silicone tray without sticking. Serve warm or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to a month and reheated in the microwave for a minute.
Oven Directions:
- Makes: 24
- Serving size: 3
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease a mini muffin pan with the oil.
- Fill each muffin cup with the green onions, bell peppers, and turkey bacon.
- Blend together the eggs, cheese, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese for 30 seconds then fill the muffin cups with the egg mixture. Cover with foil.
- Place a baking tray full of water on the bottom rack of the oven. Then place the egg bites in the oven on the top rack.
- Cook the bites for 20 minutes then remove and let the egg bites cool for at least 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Be careful opening the oven, there will be lots of steam. Enjoy!
Robin Gagnon says
I just did my first trial run of making these last week… after I found out how many carbs were in the ones from the shop. I’ll be trying these next!
Renee Goerger says
I need to get out more because I’ve never seen these before. I love how easy they are to make and that silicone mold is awesome. Thanks for the recipe. I can’t wait to try these!
Mary says
How can I store these? Should I freeze them? How long will they stay good in the fridge?
Becca says
You can freeze these! In the fridge, I’d keep them about 5 days.
Jessica says
How many calories is in one egg bite?
Becca says
Nutrition information is right inside the printable recipe at the bottom of the post!
Susan says
I do not like cottage cheese, not even a little bit. Can I leave the cottege cheese out?
Becca says
Hi Susan, they won’t be as creamy. I don’t like cottage cheese (or greek yogurt), but I find that blending it makes it much more palatable. I’d urge you to try the cottage cheese, but if you’d rather not you should be able to just use greek yogurt!
Dana Hall says
I modified this slightly, as the possibilities are endless!
I used sautéed mushrooms, diced cooked chicken sausages and a pinch of Parmesan cheese.
I added the recipe to WW app to get points calculated—2 points for 2 bites!! Woohoo!! Will definitely remain a staple in our house.
Jackie says
Can these be made with just egg whites?
Becca says
I’d recommend using this recipe instead! https://mycrazygoodlife.com/healthy-starbucks-egg-white-bites-recipe/
Stacy says
How to you heat these from frozen in the microwave?
Becca says
Stacy, I pop these in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or so!
Stacy says
Thanks! On full power? And how long do they stay good frozen?
Becca says
I do full power, but every microwave is a little different. I have had them frozen for a few months and they’ve done great!
Allison says
I just made the ones in the oven with mini muffin tins. I had a lot of the egg mixture leftover and I didn’t even use the turkey bacon. I think 2 cups of red pepper might be too much for this quantity. I’m not sure what went wrong with the proportions. They’re pepper heavy, but tasty.
Nancy says
Can I use the silicone egg molds in the oven and place them in a shallow “water bath”? Wondering if I can do that instead of using metal holders?
Becca says
I haven’t done that before but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work!
Mary Beth says
Delicious! I will make more. I had to steam mine for 17 minutes to get them to set but I think that might be because I only had one tray. Great recipe!
Becca says
Isn’t it crazy how the Instant Pot kind of makes its own rules?? I’m so glad you like them!
Joni says
Do you use whole milk Greek yogurt? Is the cottage cheese whole milk also? Looking to make these for 21 fix calculations. Thank you.
Becca says
Hi Joni! For the Fix, you’re looking for 2% Greek yogurt and low fat cottage cheese–usually 2-4%. The recipe is made for the 21 Day Fix as is, and counts are located at the bottom of the recipe :)