Copycat Starbucks Egg-Bites and Ricotta

If you’ve already tried our Copycat Starbucks Egg White Bites and Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites you’ll love this variation. Instead of using cottage cheese, this recipe uses ricotta cheese elevating the texture and creaminess factor.

Say goodbye to overpriced store-bought breakfast bites and frustrating drive-through lineups. This recipe is straightforward to make and will give you results every time.

What stands out

Much like our other egg-bite recipes, these are incredibly straightforward to make packed with healthy, clean ingredients and don’t require any special equipment. Moreover, they are completely customizable. You can try different cheeses, add your favourite herbs and spices, sneak in some veggies or up the protein content by adding breakfast meat!

Whether you’re meal prepping, trying to find a more budget-friendly breakfast solution or want to save on time, this recipe will not disappoint!

How to Prepare

Start by preheating the oven to 325F.

Now, blend the eggs, salt, ricotta, and the Gruyère cheese for 20-30 seconds.

⭐ Place a silicone muffin tin on a baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray.

Add the egg mixture 1/2 way in each muffin cup.

Carefully position the baking dish with the muffin pan on a lower oven rac k. Fill the baking tray with boiling water up to halfway.

Bake without opening the oven for at least 25 minutes or up to 30 minutes. Monitor closely.

Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before enjoying.

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge and reheat in the microwave if frozen. Enjoy!

Kitchen tip

The oven must be preheated, and the water must be boiling hot. Do not open the oven at all for at least 20 minutes so you can allow the eggs to steam and get creamy. Our oven is slow. Therefore, our egg bites took 30 minutes.

Swaps

These egg bites are so customizable, so don’t forget to let us know in the comments which variations you try.

1. Add some breakfast meat like ham or bacon to your egg bites.
2. Instead of bell peppers, try another combination of vegetables like tomatoes and basil or kale and mushrooms.
3. Feel free to leave out the cheese or use a dairy-free equivalent instead.
4. Give your egg bites a spicy kick with some red pepper flakes and Monterey jack cheese.
5. Feel free to add in herbs like dill, rosemary, or thyme to customize how your egg bites are flavored.
6. If you love eggs, you’ll love our egg bake recipes, like our Cheddar Egg Bake.

Questions

strong HOW DO we MAKE SURE to COOK THE EGG BITES CORRECTLY?

The oven must be pre-heated, and the water must be boiling hot. Do not open the oven at all for at least 25 minutes so you can allow the eggs to steam and get creamy. Our oven is slow. Therefore, our egg bites took 30 minutes.

strong WHAT TYPE OF SALT DO YOU USE?

strong CAN we USE A REGUlar MUFFIN PAN?

Yes, but the eggs may stick, so be sure to spray it well.

What is the best way to store the egg bites?

These egg bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and microwaved when you want to enjoy them.

Can we freeze these egg bites?

Yes, you certainly can. Let the egg bites cool and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge, and heat in the microwave until warm

Ingredients

Makes 9 servings

• 5 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ cup ricotta, full fat
• 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
• boiling hot water, I boiled mine on the stove
• cooking spray, just in case

Equipment

• Silicone Muffin Pan
• Blender
• Baking Sheet
• Redmond Real Salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 325F. In a blender add the eggs, salt, ricotta, the Gruyère cheese and blend for 20-30 seconds.
2. Place the muffin pan on top of a baking sheet and spray the muffin tin with avocado oil spray.
3. Add the egg mixture 1/2 way in each muffin cup and carefully place the baking dish with the muffin tin on top in the oven on a low rack.
4. Add boiling hot water up to the 1/2 way mark of the baking tray. Close the door and bake until set for at least 25 minutes without opening it. Mine took exactly 30 minutes but keep an eye on it. Let them rest for 5 minutes and enjoy.
5. These can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and microwaved if needed. You can also let them cool and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge and heat in the microwave if you are freezing them. Enjoy.