Make life easier with these make ahead breakfast zucchini egg muffins! Easy egg bites with cottage cheese and zucchini are freezer-friendly, full of protein, and great for meal prep.

a platter full of zucchini egg bites with cottage cheese for an easy make ahead breakfast recipe

 

It’s no secret that I love trying new egg bite recipes with all kinds of different add-ins and cooking methods, but this zucchini-packed version is one of my absolute favorites! I first posted zucchini bacon egg bites in 2021, and some people weren’t too sure about zucchini for breakfast. Trust me, though! It bulks up the recipe and adds more nutrients, making you feel full for longer while keeping it light and low-carb. Over the years, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks to make these even better, creamier, and more filling. This update has more protein and has a texture closer to those Starbucks egg bites we love so much!

Why you will love this meal prep breakfast:

  • Easy to Freeze – Make a double batch and freeze for months, making this perfect for prepping for back-to-school, holidays, or easy meals.
  • Travels Well – These do well in a lunch box and are easy to take to potluck parties.
  • Versatile – You can make these with a standard or mini-muffin pan, with different meats and cheeses, or even with egg whites.
  • Diet Friendly – This is naturally gluten-free, nut-free, low-carb, and keto. You could use low-fat dairy and bacon options to reduce calories further.
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Ingredients for Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese

  • Large Eggs – I have not tried commercial substitutes but assume they would work well!
  • Cottage Cheese – Don’t worry, you won’t taste it. It just makes the egg bites creamy and adds more protein.
  • VERY DRY Shredded Zucchini – We squeeze the water out so that we don’t get super soggy egg bites that take forever to cook. I’ve added tips for prepping this below!
  • Shredded Cheese – I used cheddar for a sharp, salty-ish bite, but any cheese will work.
  • Cooked Bacon – Crumbled or chopped. Turkey bacon works well to reduce calories and fat content.
  • Salt and Pepper

How do you dry shredded zucchini?

Zucchini has a very high moisture content. If you have ever tried cooking with zucchini and ended up with a soggy mess, you will understand! Follow these steps to dry your shredded zucchini:

  1. Shred your zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Once shredded transfer the zucchini to a clean, thick dish towel. 
  2. Gather the towel around the zucchini and squeeze as hard as you can. Do this several times using the towel to help you twist and apply pressure to the zucchini. 
  3. Lay the towel with the shredded zucchini flat inside flat on the counter. Use your fingers to separate the zucchini into a single layer. Allow the zucchini to rest 15 minutes. 
  4. Repeat the process and squeeze again, use a clean dry towel if needed. 
eggs, cottage cheese, bacon, cheese, and zucchini in a glass bowl
silicone muffin pan filled with zucchini egg bite mixture

How to Make Zucchini Egg Muffins

  1. Whisk your eggs and cottage cheese until well combined. Fold in the dry zucchini, cooked bacon, and shredded cheese, then add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Spoon the mixture into a silicone muffin pan. Fill each well only to 3/4-full.
  3. Add about an inch of water to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place your muffin pan inside this water bath, then place in the oven.
  4. Cook egg bites in a 325-degree preheated oven, 20-24 minutes for a standard muffin size or 25-30 for a mini muffin pan.

What to Serve with Make Ahead Breakfast Egg Muffins

several zucchini egg bites on a platter for make ahead breakfast
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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites FAQ

Can I use egg whites?

Yes, you can replace each egg with two egg whites to make this a lower-calorie, lower-cholesterol breakfast.

Can I make egg bites in a metal pan?

Technically yes, but egg loves to stick to hot metal! I recommend using liners or HEAVILY greasing your pan if you do not have a silicone one. Silicone is the only pan that will allow you to simply pop them out cleanly.

What are other variations I can try?

You could replace the bacon with cooked, crumbled sausage, shredded chicken, or rinsed (and cooked) black beans. If you like it spicy, you could use pepper jack cheese and add hot sauce as well.

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Get the Recipe: Cottage Cheese Egg Bites with Zucchini

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 24 minutes
Total: 39 minutes
Yield: 24 Mini Muffins
Author: Annie Holmes
These easy cottage cheese egg bites are full of zucchini and bacon for the ultimate make ahead breakfast. You'll love how versatile this freezer-friendly recipe can be!
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Ingredients
 

  • 7 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup VERY DRY shredded zucchini, see notes in recipe post.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and cottage cheese until well combines
  • Fold in the zucchini, bacon, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the mixture into a silicone muffin pan, filling each well just 3/4 full.
  • Pour about an inch of water into a 9×13-inch baking dish to create a water bath. Place the muffin pan inside this water bath.
  • Cook for 25-30 minutes for a mini muffin pan or 20-24 minutes for a standard muffin size.

Notes

  • Net carbs per mini muffin: 0.5 g
Serving: 1 (Nutrition Calculated Per Mini Muffin), Calories: 48kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.5g, Protein: 3.7g, Fat: 3.3g, Cholesterol: 59.7mg, Sodium: 102.6mg, Sugar: 0.3g
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