This Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe is a quick and easy on-the-go breakfast! Pick your favorite of the 5 flavor variations and in 30 minutes, the Starbucks-copycat recipe is ready to eat.
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Better-than-Starbucks egg bites
This isn’t your average egg bites recipe. My Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe has not just one, but five flavor variations! Make one or make them all. They’re the perfect on-the-go and low-carb breakfast that’s full of protein and flavor.
The classic Starbucks sous vide egg bites are made with bacon and gruyere, which you’ll find in this copycat recipe, but I took it up a notch and included four more flavor options to choose from:
- Ham and cheddar
- Mushroom and gruyere
- Sausage and goat cheese
- Rotisserie chicken, roasted bell peppers, and feta cheese
No matter which one you choose, the bites can be prepared ahead of time and even frozen for later. Grab some for busy weekday mornings or enjoy them as a filling start to your day with Cheesy Ranch Potatoes, Low Carb Everything Bagels, and coffee on the side.
Ingredient notes
All you need are eggs and a mix of your favorite fillings to make your own egg muffins:
- Eggs – Of course! Each of the 5 egg bites recipes are made with 4 eggs, giving you about 14 egg bites depending on the molds you’re using. Either use the entire egg or just the whites.
- Cottage cheese – This is added to each of the flavor variations because it helps add structure to the bites, fills them with protein, and is so cheesy and delicious. Feel free to replace the cottage cheese with another soft cheese, like Boursin, ricotta, or cream cheese.
- More cheese – In addition to the cottage cheese, you can stir in shredded cheese or another soft cheese for extra cheesy bites. Shredded cheddar, gruyere, feta, and goat cheese are my favorites.
- Meat – Ham, bacon, sausage, or chicken gives the bites plenty of added protein and heartiness.
- Veggies – Feel free to saute any onions, peppers, mushrooms, or other vegetables first to bring out more flavor.
- Flavor boosters – Think fresh herbs and seasonings. I like to use dill, parsley, and green onion.
How to make Instant Pot egg bites
The only equipment you need is silicone egg bite molds made specifically for an Instant Pot, a steamer rack trivet, and an Instant Pot. A blender will also make mixing the egg mixture easy and mess-free but you can whisk it by hand instead.
After your silicone molds are prepared, the cooking process can begin:
- Blend the eggs and cheese: Add the eggs, cottage cheese, and any other hard cheeses into a blender. Blend for a few seconds to scramble the eggs and smooth out the cheese. Finish by pulsing in the rest of your fillings.
- Pour the mixture into the molds: Pour the egg mixture evenly between the molds. Leave some space at the top so they don’t overflow. Cover and place them on the trivet.
- Cook the egg bites: Pour some water into the pot and lower the trivet with the molds inside. Seal the lid and cook using the STEAM function. Once it’s done, release the pressure naturally.
- Remove from the molds and serve: Let the egg bites cool until they’re ready to be handled, then take them out of the molds and enjoy!
Can you make these without an Instant Pot?
You can bake the egg bites in a greased muffin tin instead but the results won’t be the same. The Instant Pot steams the bites, giving them a light and fluffy texture that’s very similar to the classic sous vide egg bites from Starbucks. Oven baked egg bites will be closer to a crustless quiche.
To bake the egg bites:
- Pour the mixed egg mixture into 6 greased muffin cups about halfway full.
- Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes or until they’re cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
More filling variations
There are plenty of more filling variations to play with. Use any of these suggestions to make the bites a perfect fit for your taste buds:
- Sauteed spinach
- Roasted red peppers
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Chives
- Swiss cheese
- Arugula basil pesto
- Turkey bacon
- Dill
- Garlic herb mushrooms
- Sauteed onions and garlic
- Sun dried tomatoes
- Baked asparagus
- Smoked salmon
Storing
Store: Keep the cooled egg bites in a ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freeze: Transfer the bites to an airtight container and freeze for about 1 month.
Reheat: You can leave the frozen bites to thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat them from frozen. They can be gently reheated in the microwave in 30-second increments or in a toaster oven.
Looking for more easy breakfast recipes?
- Air Fryer Yogurt Custard Toast
- Ham and Cheese Crepes
- Baked Prosciutto and Egg Breakfast Tart
- Low Carb Breakfast Bowl
- Soft Scrambled Eggs
If you give this Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe a try, let me know what you think! Leave a comment and don’t forget to take a picture, tag it with #lenaskitchenblog on Instagram. I love seeing what you come up with!
Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)
Equipment
- 6 qt Instant Pot
- Instant Pot silicone egg molds
- Steamer rack trivet
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- cooking spray, olive oil or butter to spray/grease molds
HAM, GREEN ONION AND CHEESE
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 cup ham finelly chopped
- 2 tbsp green onion finely chopped
BACON, GREEN ONION AND GRUYERE CHEESE
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 tbsp green onion finely chopped
MUSHROOMS, DILL AND GRUYERE CHEESE
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese grated
- 1/4 cup cooked mushrooms chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
SAUSAGE, GREEN ONION AND GOAT CHEESE
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup sausage chopped
- 2 tbsp green onion finely chopped
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, ROASTED BELL PEPPER AND FETA CHEESE
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup rotisserie chicken chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted bell peppers
Instructions
- Spray the silicone molds with the cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, eggs, and other hard cheese. Blend for about 20-30 seconds. Then add in the other ingredients and pulse a few times to give them a fluffy texture.
- Divide the egg mixture evenly between the compartments of the silicone mold. Making sure to leave at least 1/4" space on top so when you cook they don't overflow. Clean around the mold as well, that helps to make sure your egg bites will be perfect. Close with the lid the molds came with or use foil to cover tightly. Place both molds on the trivet.
- Add 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot, and carefully lower the trivet with the molds. It should fit snug.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the vent is set to sealing. Press the STEAM button and set the timer to 15 minutes. It will take about 5 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to full pressure, then the display will show a countdown timer. TIP: if you own an older model of the Instant Pot, cook time will be 10 minutes and 10 minutes natural release.
- Once the cooking time is done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then release any remaining pressure before opening the Instant Pot.
- Remove the molds one at a time, being careful of the steam. Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before removing from the molds and enjoying.
Valerie
I found 10 min to be too long in the instant pot. They were coming out rubbery. I adjusted to 5 minutes, natural release and I got more of that creamy texture I was looking for. I also added a few shakes of green tobacco and 3/4 T cornstarch 🤌🏻
Stephanie
In love with this recipe, even better than Starbucks!
lena
So happy to hear that Stephanie. They are some of my faves to make and have in the fridge or freezer for a quick breakfast or snack.
Iryna
Best egg bites recipe !!!! Thanks for making it available for us!💗💗💗💗
lena
Thank you so much for sharing your review Iryna. I’m happy you are loving the recipe. Happy Cooking!
Kateryna
Taste exactly the same. Amazing!
Christi Shedd
Such an easy recipe and tastes even better then Starbucks egg bites. Save so much money doing it this way! If you haven’t fixed them, what are you waiting for?! Bacon and gruyere cheese is my favorite!
lena
Ohh I am so happy you loved this recipe. Thank you for sharing your review.
Carlie
This is my go to make ahead breakfast recipe. I love them, my husband loves them. First thing that is gone after after a meal prep for the work week. Lots of opportunities to sub ingredients based on what you have, leftover taco ground beef with green onion and cheddar is fantastic!
lena
Oh! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s one of our absolute favorites.
Deanna
I cannot recommend these enough! I’ve shared this recipe with my friends. Must try! We make this at least once every few weeks. Kid approved and loved!
lenaskitchen
I am so happy to hear that Deanna. Thank you for making this recipe and sharing it.
Yelena Lisun
Been making these egg bites on repeat! So fluffy, soft and delicious. Even my toddler who doesn’t like eggs devours these.
Iryna
In love with this amazing recipe! Totally hits all the best in egg breakfast, and our family new favorite))) Thank you Lena!
Heather
Hey there!! I was wondering if you could do these without an IP? I would love to get one, but I have several gadgets and don’t have room for 1 more. These egg bites sound so delicious!
lenaskitchen
Hi Heather, unfortunately, you can’t. With the steaming setting and the way the Instant Pot works, you wouldn’t get the same results. They would be more of a crustless quiche. The Instant Pot is awesome, I use mine all the time for so many things. Hopefully one day you can make room for one too.
Julia
This recipe is so simple and easy to follow! The egg bites turned out absolutely delicious and I love that each egg bite is 9g of protein! I follow @lenaskitchenblog on Instagram and I watched her highlight bubble for the “IP Egg Bites” that has some tips and tricks! I’ve seen some reviews saying that their egg bites overflowed and the lid popped off. In her highlight bubble Lena mentions that it’s super important to leave about 1/4” in each egg bite section on the mold to give the egg bites room to expand. She also mentioned that it’s important to clean any messes or spills on the top of the mold to ensure that the lid closes all the way. If you’re struggling with the recipe, I highly recommend watching her story highlight bubble! It’s very helpful. My egg bites turned out perfectly without any spills and super fluffy! 10/10 recommend this recipe!
mari
hi lena! I followed your recipe to a T but when I opened my IP, the lids were off both of the molds and the egg bites were spilling over 🙁 any suggestions on what would have caused that? I left some room after watching your InstaStories to make sure i’m doing everything right. A bit clueless at this point and sad. I was so excited for them!
lenaskitchen
Hi Mari, I’m sorry you’re having trouble with this recipe. Are you making sure to measure everything out? It’s important with this recipe. Also, do you have the older model of IP or a newer one? I’m wondering if the order model needs lower steam time because it takes longer to heat up? I would say steam for 10 minutes instead of 15 and then let them do the natural release for 10 minutes.
Veronica
I made these a couple of times and loved them, they are way better then Starbucks ones, these are so fluffy and soft
Ashley
These egg bites are perfect! We make these and the beginning of the week and half way through the week we have to make more. They are that good! If you don’t follow Lena on Instagram you should. She is such a sweet, genuine, and a fabulous lady. I feel like she is one of my friends just by watching her stories, (even though we don’t know each other 🙂 Our family loves all her recipes!
Diana
Soo easy to make and taste so good!
Courtney
I made these four different times and each time they wouldn’t fluff up. I followed the instructions to a T and still nothing. Lena was so kind and generous to message back and forth of IG to figure out my issues. I got a new instant pot for mothers day and BOOM! they were perfect. My kids loved them either way I made them but they are much more fun when they are fluffy and full!
Jenny
If you have not tried this recipe, you gotta make them as soon as possible. This is so easy and omg so good. I have been eating them everymorning. The perfect healthy easy breakfast, especially Keto Friendly. Play with different ingredients beside the eggs and cottage cheese has been really fun !!! 5 ⭐️ Through and through
Sandy
Love these egg bites. So easy to make in my instapot and they are light and delicious. Much better than Starbucks.
Roxi
These egg bites are seriously so delicious, the ONLY recipe we use for egg bites now. Super quick and easy to make and Especially perfect for my husbands Breakfast in the morning because he wakes up really early and it saves time not to have to prepare anything in the morning. Just make ahead, refrigerate, grab and go!
Anna
these look amazing! I’m dairy free so I’ll be trying these out with some substitutes. Hoping they turn out!
lenaskitchen
Anna, please share how it turned out and what you used when you do so I can add that as a tip to the recipe.
Elena
I tried this recipe and it was delicious. My picky 3 y.o. tried one and ask for more. Definitely making it again.
lenaskitchen
When kids eat good food like this, always a great compliment for me. I hope you try some other yummy recipes to share with your babe.
Liliya
Made the egg bites at the beginning of the week and use them for a quick breakfast or snack while I’m doing keto. So yummy! Thanks for sharing awesome recipes!
lenaskitchen
So happy to hear that Liliya, always great to see your recipe being enjoyed.
Ella
I made these egg bites this morning and they were SO DELICIOUS!! Thank you for the quick and easy recipe!
Victoria
Loved making ! So easy and delicious for busy morning!
lenaskitchen
That is so great to hear Victoria. We love these in our house too. Glad you tried the recipe and loved it.
Emily
Can I make these without the trivet?
lenaskitchen
Unfortunately no, The trivet should have come with your Instant pot. If not, you can buy one on amazon. It keeps the molds from the bottom and burning when cooking. I also use the tivet when hard boiling my eggs or steaming veggies.
Dasha pruglo
Such a fun and easy breakfast idea. Perfect for making it for hubby when he goes on the road. Thanks for such a fun idea Lena
lenaskitchen
I’m so happy to hear that Dasha, we love these so much. Easy to grab and go or enjoy for a slow morning with coffee.
kristina lowky
Absolutely love these ! And my kiddos do too coming from picky eaters .. so easy to make too !
lenaskitchen
I think kids loving these is my favorite compliment. So happy to hear that.