If you’ve never tried the Egg Bites at Starbucks, they are a mini creamy, velvety version of a frittata. They are perfect for breakfast or a snack since they are packed with protein and low in carbs. My Copycat of Starbucks’ Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites recipe was so popular, I figured I should create a copycat of the Egg White & Red Pepper ones as well.
The ingredients were easy to figure out because Starbucks has them listed out on their website, I just left out any thickeners, additives and preservatives that are included in the ones you get at Starbucks – not only is it much cheaper making these at home, it’s much healthier as well since you can control all the ingredients. The only ingredient I changed was the cottage cheese, I used cream cheese instead because it gives the egg bites a better texture without having to add a thickener or starch – if you’re not watching carbs and want the texture more similar to the Starbucks ones you can add ¾ Teaspoon of Rice Starch. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
My recipe is perfectly proportioned to make 7 Egg Bites in these wonderful silicone trays (purchase here) that fit perfectly into the Instant Pot. Click on photo of the tray to buy one.
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31 Comments
Jessica Wright
July 31, 2018 at 5:50 pm
Would it be possible to omit or sub out the cream cheese?
Van
August 1, 2018 at 1:18 pm
Hi Jessica, yes you can omit the cream cheese. Let me know how it turns out for you.
Laura Guzman
August 9, 2018 at 12:32 pm
Where do you find rice starch?
Van
August 9, 2018 at 1:40 pm
Hi Laura, you can usually find it at any Asian Market, WholeFoods or Sprouts might have it as well. You can also order it on Amazon here:
Erin Kimble
October 9, 2018 at 2:19 pm
Do you have the nutrition information for this recipe?
Van
October 11, 2018 at 4:12 am
Hi Erin, sorry I haven’t calculated the nutritional information for this recipe.
Christina
October 18, 2018 at 11:22 am
Have you tried cooking two trays at once? If so, how did you configure the two trays in the instant pot? Are they just stacked one on top of the other?
Van
October 18, 2018 at 6:11 pm
Hi Christina, I usually just cook one tray at a time, but I’ve seen many people stack them to cook two trays at once, if you can put something between them, like a trivet, the cooking time should be the same.
Angelica
October 25, 2018 at 6:41 pm
I don’t have an instant pot. Can you bake in the oven? If so, how long? How is the texture?
Van
November 19, 2018 at 1:33 pm
Hi Angelica, sorry I haven’t tried making this in an oven. You could try placing the silicone mold on a trivet in a large pot with water and simmering on low until it’s set.
Cyndi
July 18, 2019 at 5:52 am
Yes I used a six count silicone muffin mold..in a pan of boiling water3/4 up the side of the mold. baked at 400 uncovered approximately 15minutes stirring once 1/2 way through cooking. Actually got that nice Brown exterior closer to the original ones. Let them cool in the oven with the door wide open so I didn’t risk burning myself with the water.. I actually got it on the first try..I subed the rice starch for xanthan gum (not sure if necessary probably helps set eggs faster).
Arianna
January 1, 2019 at 12:09 pm
These are delicious!! I omitted the feta, used chicken breakfast sausage, spinach and kale. So good!!! How do you store these? In the fridge or freezer?
Van
January 3, 2019 at 9:17 pm
Hi Arianna, so glad you enjoyed them. If I have left overs I store them in the fridge.
Miriam
October 3, 2021 at 10:30 am
Made these today without the rice starch and they came out so good!! I added the hot sauce, garlic and garlic noon powder, salt and pepper. Delicious!!!
Christina
February 18, 2020 at 4:18 pm
These egg white bites are amazing! They are as good as Starbucks if not better! I’ve now made these 3 times . Thank you for a truly fantastic recipe that’s easy to make.
Van
February 19, 2020 at 2:57 pm
You’re welcome Christina, I think they’re better than Starbucks as well! Glad you enjoyed them 😀
Jenni
January 5, 2019 at 12:24 pm
Hello, No shredded cheese? Does that mean you blend up the cheese in a block?
Can’t wait to try these.
Van
January 5, 2019 at 3:43 pm
Hi Jenni, the second ingredient in the recipe is ¾ Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, about 2.9 Oz weight. Hope you enjoy them!
Dana
January 28, 2019 at 6:53 am
I would like to broil these at the end for the similar texture at Starbucks, were you able to do that in the silicone mold or did you need to remove them from the molds and then broil them separately?
Van
January 28, 2019 at 8:05 am
Hi Dana, you can remove them from the mold & broil the tops if you want them like Starbucks. Enjoy!
Lisa
February 17, 2019 at 8:05 am
I made these but substituted the cream cheese and feta for the equal amount of cottage cheese. They came out great and tasted very similar to Starbucks. I did use pre shredded Monterey Jack but I blended everything in food processor so everything seemed fine with that cheese.
Lorraine Richardaon
March 6, 2019 at 11:25 am
Can you bake these instead of using an instant pot?
Van
March 13, 2019 at 10:05 pm
Hi Lorraine, yes you could bake them, but they won’t have the same texture. Try 20-25 mins (or until set) at 350F
Sarah Wright
March 28, 2019 at 9:29 am
The silicon mold I bought came with a clear lid to cover it. Could I use that instead of the foil?
Van
March 28, 2019 at 10:45 am
Hi Sarah, the lids that come with the molds are plastic and are not safe to use with heat, they’re only meant to cover the mold for storage.
Angela
April 1, 2019 at 12:13 am
These are so amazing. I followed the recipe but left out the rice starch and they came out tasting perfect. I think they taste better than Starbucks. I got all my ingredients at Trader Joe’s. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Van
April 1, 2019 at 5:24 am
So glad you enjoyed them Angela! Thanks for letting me know 😀
Lenora perry
January 25, 2021 at 3:08 am
I didnt see the nutrition chart
Van
January 28, 2021 at 3:06 pm
Hi Lenora, sorry I don’t have the nutrition info for this.
Natalie
April 8, 2023 at 7:38 pm
I just made these (without the starch) and just wow.
They taste BETTER than Starbucks! I tripled the recipe.
I will be freezing them. Thank you!
Van
April 16, 2023 at 7:36 pm
So happy you liked them Natalie!! I agree, they taste better than Starbucks