Lemon Ricotta Egg White Bites
These lemon ricotta egg white bites are creamy, fluffy, and packed with bright lemon flavor, spinach, and tomatoes. A high-protein, make-ahead breakfast that reheats beautifully and actually keeps you full.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups liquid egg whites (16 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup finely chopped spinach
- 1 medium tomato, small dice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, dill, or mint
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Whisk the ricotta with the lemon zest until smooth. Add egg whites, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and whisk to combine.
- Divide spinach, tomatoes, and herbs among the muffin cups.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into each well, filling it ½ way full (not ¾).
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before removing; this helps them hold their shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 egg bites
- Calories: 119
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 851.6 mg
- Fat: 4.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.1 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 15.9 g
- Cholesterol: 15.8 mg
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