These easy instant pot sous vide egg bites are better than Starbucks or Dunkin! This simple copycat recipe is also Whole30, Keto and dairy-free. It is a savory and healthy breakfast recipe that is easy for meal prep and quick to make in just about 30 minutes!
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Sous vide egg bites may sound incredibly fancy and challenging and challenging to make, but this recipe is beyond easy. Making egg bites is definitely not nearly intimidating as it may sound!
When you find a favorite drive through item like Starbucks egg bites, you can quickly spend a lot of money on something that you can easily make yourself. When I’m trying to watch my food budget or focus on eating better ingredients, making DIY copycat recipes at home are a priority.
Plus, with fewer ingredients than their coffee chain counterparts, these Dunkin and Starbucks copycat egg bites are whole30 and keto approved! The perfect healthy breakfast or snack for the savory bunch.
If you like copycat recipes you’ll have to check out this healthy burrito bowl (a Chipotle copycat), these keto donuts (a Krispy Kreme copycat) and this perfect bar copycat recipe!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Great for dietary restrictions: The best homemade egg bite recipe you’ll find to fit many dietary restrictions. You can easily make these keto, Whole30, Paleo and dairy free. See notes below for modifications.
- Customizable: Add in whatever veggies, proteins or cheeses your family loves. It’s a great way to get in some extra veggies and use up what ingredients you have on hand.
- Budget-friendly: Less expensive than purchasing at Dunkin or Starbucks and surprisingly easy to make!
- Whole food ingredients: Made with a few simple ingredients and no preservatives or additives.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Eggs: I used Vital Farms pasture raised eggs for this recipe. You can also use egg whites if you prefer, however be sure to thoroughly whisk them prior to adding. I have not tested it with liquid eggs, liquid egg whites or Egg Beaters.
- Bacon: I recommend ButcherBox bacon. You can also add in crumbled sausage, ham or any other type of meat you like. Meat can be omitted to make recipe vegetarian and meatless or you can use plant based meat.
- Spinach: You can also choose another veggie like kale, arugula or collard greens. Be sure to wilt your spinach before adding to egg mold. Frozen spinach also works – be sure to drain it of all moisture before adding.
- Cheese: You can use dairy free cheese or regular cheese (gruyere is my favorite).
- Milk: To keep recipe dairy free, use full fat coconut milk (optional but recommended for creamy eggs). Dairy milk may be used if desired.
- Equipment needed: You will also need a pressure cooker such as an Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi and a mold.
How to Make This Recipe
This is a step by step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. Exact cook time and temperatures are available in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Spray egg bite mold with coconut oil spray. Place bacon and spinach into egg bite mold. Whisk eggs and everything bagel seasoning in a small bowl.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over bacon and spinach. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
- Add one cup of water to Instant Pot and place egg bite mold onto trivet. Carefully lower trivet into pot.
- Cook on steam mode for 9 minutes and then 10 minutes natural release. Serve hot or store up to one week in the fridge.
Expert Tips
Storage, Reheating, Make Ahead & Freezing
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: The easiest way to reheat them is by microwaving them. Start with 30 seconds and add in 10 second increments until heated to your liking. Some people even eat them cold! They will be most fluffy when eaten out of the Instant Pot.
- Make Ahead: Can be made ahead and served for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Can be frozen, however I personally do not like them this way so my personal opinion is that freezing is not recommended.
Dietary Restrictions & Modifications
- Low carb or Keto egg bites – Recipe as written is keto-friendly. Add in coconut milk for added creaminess.
- Paleo or Whole30 egg bites – Omit vegan cheese and add a bit of coconut milk or almond milk to increase creaminess
- Dairy free egg bites – Omit cheese or use dairy free cheese. Add in coconut milk for added creaminess.
- Vegetarian – Omit bacon and other meat.
- Gluten free – Recipe as written is gluten free.
Flavor Combinations & Customization Ideas
Here are a few ideas for different flavor combinations to customize the recipe to your specific tastes.
- Uncured bacon and gruyere.
- Kale and mushroom.
- Lorraine style: Ham or bacon & swiss.
- Pizza style: Hormel mini pepperoni, tomatoes & mozzarella.
- Greek style: Spinach, feta and tomatoes.
- Jimmy Dean sausage and hash browns.
- Sweet potatoes and bacon.
- Mushrooms, goat cheese and shallots.
- Broccoli and gouda.
- Sausage and spinach.
- Roasted red pepper, green chili or jalapeno and onions.
- Quinoa, parmesan and zucchini.
FAQ
Yes, you can stack egg molds in the instant pot. This is a great way to make enough bites for your family and have breakfast prepped for the week.
They can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. This makes this recipe perfect to meal prep on the weekends and reheat for a quick breakfast during the week.
This recipe has a great balance of protein, veggies and fiber and healthy fats making it a wholesome and well-rounded breakfast or snack.
Be sure to thoroughly spray the mold with coconut oil spray prior to adding your liquid egg mixture. This well help your sous vide egg bites slide out easily.
If you have trouble getting them out of the mold, try a knife around the edge of each one to loosen it from the side.
According to Starbucks their bites have great texture and are bursting with flavor. This is likely due to bacon and gruyere that make for a delicious flavor combination that is also part of this copycat recipe.
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Egg Bites
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cheese dairy free if needed
- 1 cup spinach wilted and chopped
- 3 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- ½ teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Spray egg bite mold with coconut oil spray. Place bacon and spinach into egg bite mold.
- Whisk eggs and everything bagel seasoning in a small bowl and pour evenly over bacon and spinach. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
- Add one cup of water to Instant Pot and place egg bite mold onto trivet. Carefully lower trivet into pot.
- Cook on steam mode for 9 minutes and then 10 minutes natural release. Serve hot or store up to one week in the fridge.
Oven Directions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Follow Instant Pot instructions through step 2. Note: When making them in the oven you can use the mold or a muffin tin sprayed with cooking spray or lined with silicone liners.
- Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until eggs are set.
Notes
Storage, Reheating, Make Ahead & Freezing:
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: The easiest way to them is by microwaving them. Start with 30 seconds and add in 10 second increments until heated to your liking.
- Make Ahead: Can be made ahead and served for up to 3 days.
- Freezing:
- Can be frozen, however I personally do not like them this way so my personal opinion is that freezing is not recommended.
Dietary Restrictions & Modifications:
- Keto egg bites – Recipe as written is keto-friendly. Add in coconut milk for added creaminess.
- Paleo or Whole30 egg bites – Omit vegan cheese and add a bit of coconut milk or almond milk to increase creaminess
- Dairy free egg bites – Omit cheese or use dairy free cheese. Add in coconut milk for added creaminess.
- Vegetarian – Omit bacon and other meat.
- Gluten free – Recipe as written is gluten free.
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