These easy homemade egg bites are even better than Starbucks or Dunkin! Keto, dairy-free, and quick to make in the Instant Pot or oven in just about 30 minutes. Great for breakfast, toddlers, and baby-led weaning or meal prep!
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When Starbucks introduced sous vide egg bites, they sounded incredibly fancy and tasty. However, the price is high and you can easily make a copycat recipe at home for less money.
When I'm trying to watch my food budget or focus on eating better ingredients, making DIY copycat recipes at home is a priority. These homemade egg bites use ingredients that are simple and healthy compared to Starbucks and Dunkin.
If you like DIY copycat recipes you can make at home, also try this healthy burrito bowl (a Chipotle copycat), this Panera Mediterranean bowl 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 bites you'll find to fit many dietary restrictions (it's naturally gluten-free and keto). You can easily make these Whole30, Paleo and dairy-free by swapping cheese for coconut milk.
- Customizable: Add in any veggies, proteins or cheese 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.
- Easy and quick: Surprisingly easy and quick to make at home with a few simple ingredients. Serve them for an easy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients & Substitutions
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: The recipe calls for full eggs (yolks and whites.) You can also use just egg whites, however be sure to thoroughly whisk them prior to adding. I have not tested it with liquid eggs, Just Egg, liquid egg whites, or Egg Beaters.
- Bacon: Pork bacon, turkey bacon, crumbled sausage, and ham all work. For vegan or vegetarian, omit the meat or use a plant-based meat alternative.
- Wilted spinach: Wilted kale, arugula, or collard greens all work. Frozen spinach also works - be sure to drain it of all moisture before adding.
- Cheese: You can use dairy-free cheese or cheese like gruyere, goat cheese, or feta.
- Equipment needed: You will also need a pressure cooker such as an Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi and a silicone egg mold.
How to Make This Recipe
This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Pour egg mixture evenly over bacon and spinach. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.
Step 3
Add one cup of water to Instant Pot and place egg bite mold onto the trivet. Carefully lower the trivet into the pot.
Step 4
Cook on steam mode for 9 minutes and then 10 minutes of natural release. Serve hot or store for up to one week in the fridge. Note: Egg bites will naturally deflate a bit after cooking.
Expert Tips
- For super fluffy homemade egg bites use full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free or make with dairy milk if desired. Start with ¼ cup and add more as desired.
- High protein: For added protein and creaminess, add ¼ cup of cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt to mixture prior to cooking.
- Veggie: For a veggie-packed homemade egg bite, add in cooked mushrooms, tomatoes and or red peppers.
Storage, Reheating, Make Ahead & Freezing
- Storage: Store leftover homemade egg bites in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serving: Serve hot once they are done cooking for the most fluffy egg bite.
- 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.
- Make-Ahead: Can be made ahead then stored in the refrigerator 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.
Recipe FAQs
Homemade egg bites can be rubbery if they are overcooked. Be sure to fill the silicone egg mold to ¾ of the way to the top and use the quick-release option once they are done cooking.
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.
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.
Be sure to thoroughly spray the mold with cooking or coconut oil spray prior to adding the liquid egg mixture. This will help the homemade egg bites to not stick and to 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.
Yes, silicone molds are dishwasher-safe. I wash them on the top rack.
Wipe any leftover dishwasher residue with a wet paper towel and use a gentle dishwasher detergent.
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Easy Homemade Egg Bites (Keto and Gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs Vital Farms recommended
- 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.3 slices bacon, 1 cup spinach
- Whisk eggs and everything bagel seasoning in a small bowl and pour evenly over bacon and spinach. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.1 tablespoon cheese, ½ teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning, 5 large eggs
- 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: Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serving: Serve hot once they are done cooking for the most fluffy egg bite.
- 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.
- Make-Ahead: Can be made ahead and then stored in the refrigerator 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.
- You can use egg white for this recipe, just be sure to thoroughly whisk the egg whites so that they separate and mix well in the egg mold.
- Be sure to thoroughly spray the mold with cooking or coconut oil spray before adding your liquid egg mixture. This will 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 the egg bite to loosen it from the side.
- 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.
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