Starbucks’ Egg Bites … made in the Instant Pot!
Have you ever had the egg bites from Starbucks? If not, let me tell you, they’re silky smooth and light as air. The texture is something like I’ve never had before in an egg. They’re quite delicious. And depending on what else you jam in those little cups, you can start your day any way you’d like. Bacon and chives? Sausage? Veggies? Endless possibilities.
But what’s the best part? The smart point value is so low! Thanks to eggs being 0sp on the new Weight Watchers Freestyle Plan, all 7 bites are only 3sp (or 3 for 1sp).
This recipe is for the basic egg bites. Well, a little salt and pepper for seasoning, but that’s just the beginning.
So what’s the science behind these? All I know is that you blitz up some eggs with cheese and greek yogurt to a frothy, silky batter. They’ll steam on the Instant Pot for several minutes and BAM ..sous vide eggs!
Instant Pot Egg Bites
Author: My Skinny Sweet Tooth
Yields: 7 egg bites
Serving Size: 3 egg bites
Smart Points per Serving: 1sp (or all 7 for 3sp)
Macros per Serving: 154 calories
8g Fat, 3g Carbs, 17g Protein
Ingredients:
• 3 eggs
• 6 tbsp (75g) 2% cottage cheese
• 6 tbsp (75g) 0% greek yogurt
• 1oz lite mozzarella cheese (I use Trader Joe’s)
• 1/4 tsp sea salt, or to taste.
• Pepper, to taste
Directions:
• Blend all the ingredients together until light and frothy.
• Spray a 7 hole silicone mold with cooking spray (to prevent sticking) and pour mixture into each hole. (Filling each about 3/4 full).
• Cover the mold loosely with foil and set it on the trivet.
• Pour 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot liner and carefully lower the filled silicone mold into the pot.
• Close the lid, seal the vent and “steam” for 8 minutes with a NPR for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure, if any.
• Lift out the silicone mold and remove the foil (egg bites will deflate slightly).
• Turn the egg bites over into a plate and enjoy!
Sounds easy enough! I actually don’t go to Starbucks so I didn’t know they had egg bites, but now I’m going to make yours in my IP. Thanks!
LikeLike
You’re very welcome! Hope you love them as much as I do 🙂
LikeLike
What does NPR stand for?
LikeLike
Normal Pressure Release…..Face Palm!!! Sorry.
LikeLike
Just the recipe I was looking for! So delicious and easy. Some I kept plain, others I added finely diced red and yellow peppers, others I added finely chopped crispy bacon. Perfect!
LikeLike
Yay! So glad to hear! Love how you have made it your own with all the different add-ins 🙂 Enjoy!
LikeLike
Can this be done like in a doughnut hole maker?
LikeLike
Hi your recipe looks awesome! Do you think I can make this in the oven instead of using the instant pot?
LikeLike
You could try. It may not have the same texture that the Starbucks egg bites are known for. They’d still be delicious I’m sure! 🙂
LikeLike
What if I don’t have an instapot. how can I make these please? Any suggestions?
LikeLike
You could try baking them, but it may not have the same texture that the Starbucks egg bites are known for. They’d still be delicious I’m sure! 🙂
LikeLike
Place mixture in a heavy duty zip loc baggie and place in simmering water till set 8-10 min.
LikeLike
I just got an instant pot so I’m kind of new to it, so you do steam for 8 minutes and then vent, how do you do a natural pressure release for 10 min?
LikeLike
You will steam for 8 minutes and just leave it untouched for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes are up, vent any remaining pressure and remove the lid. 🙂
LikeLike
DELICIOUS! So rich and creamy. Thank you!
LikeLike
So glad you loved them!
LikeLike
When I calculated them they came up to 1 smart point each. And 3 were 3 sp. Why is there such a discrepancy?
LikeLike
Not sure. The only things worth points are the cottage cheese (2sp worth for whole recipe) and Trader Joe’s lite mozzarella (1sp for entire recipe), making all 7 3sp.
LikeLike
Okay, so mine turned out a little watery, is that because I didn’t do the full steam or because I used three blend Mexican cheese?
I put my valve on the sealing setting and did 8 min and then once it was done it went to low and started counting down and I released it at 4. Should I have waited a full 10 min?
LikeLike
The 10 minute natural release is part of the “cooking time”. So that may be why they were watery. The cheese shouldn’t make a difference (but that blend sounds delicious!) Hope you try it again 🙂
LikeLike
I do the whole 10 min NR and I find mine watery too. I don’t put any cheese in them. Even when I bite into them water comes out.
Any reason why?
LikeLike
I’ve never done it without cheese. Did you cover it with foil? This helps keep condensation off the egg bites. I also flip the silicone mold over onto a paper towel.
LikeLike
I do cover it. Weird. I dont know lol
LikeLike
These are absolutely amazing! I am so glad you created and shares this recipe. Both me and my husband are so excited to make these at home.
LikeLike
Aww I’m so glad you loved them! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
LikeLike
Hi getting ready to try these, but I have one question. Do you put the silicone right in the bottom of the pot or put it on the wire rack the IP came with?
Thanks you
LikeLike
You will put it on the trivet 🙂
LikeLike
I was skeptical about the ratio of ingredients (didn’t seem like enough mozzarella and too much cottage cheese and greek yogurt). But I tried the recipe as listed and it was so perfect – delicate and fluffy. I put some hot New Mexican green chiles in the bottom of each well before pouring the goo on top. OMG – they were so flippin’ delicious! Thank you!
LikeLike
I’m so glad you gave it a shot! 🙂 I’ll have to remember the green chiles addition, YUM!
LikeLike
Question…your recipe uses the whole egg not just the white. Correct?
LikeLike
Correct! 🙂
LikeLike
I have never used the steam function. Do set it to steam for 8 minutes? And then let it sit for another 10? Also, if you’re steaming, does it use the pressure at all or could you use with a glass lid?
LikeLike
Yep! Steam for 8 and don’t touch it until 10 minutes has gone by for it to release naturally. It still comes to pressure when steaming so you’ll need the main lid.
LikeLike
Thanks! Have made them twice now, super easy and very good!
LikeLike
I’m going to try this with 7 plastic condiment cups, since I don’t have a silicone mold yet. How important is the foil on top?
LikeLike
It keeps water out/off of them 🙂
LikeLike
These sound GREAT! Have your tried freezing them? I was thinking this might be great to do a double batch on the weekend to have egg bites for the next week as long as they would freeze OK.
LikeLike
I haven’t tried freezing them yet (they don’t last long enough in my house! haha). They do keep well in the fridge for up to a week. If you try freezing them, let us know how they do! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, good to know they’ll last for up to a week in the fridge. If I make them on Sunday, they should last me through the work week then just fine. Thanks!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
These are fantastic! Added a little jarred roasted red pepper. Will be making often 🙂
LikeLike
Can’t wait to try. Question : I have 2 silicone molds with covers. Am I to use foil instead of the mold covers? Also can I offset the molds so I could make. 14 at a time? Will I need more water??
LikeLike
Yes! The mold covers should not go in the IP. Just cover with foil and you’ll be good to go. And only 1 cup of water is needed no matter how many you have on there. Making 14 at a time is great!
LikeLike
I’ve made these multiple times now. I often completely forget the Mozzarella until I have them in the pot and come back here to check the cooking times. FYI, they don’t NEED the Mozz at all but it does add a bit more firmness to the end result. If you don’t have any Mozzarella, you can still make this recipe. They are fabulous. Some of my add-ins have been: chopped spinach, sliced mushrooms (cooked a bit in microwave first), Pico de Gallo, a dollop of salsa. These are so nice to have because hard boiled eggs as a snack was really getting boring 🙂
LikeLike
All those add ins sound great!!
LikeLike
Can i make two molds worth at the same time?
LikeLike
Yes! They will need to be stacked, so avoid adding the mixture to the bottom center mold. (Because the top sits right on top of it)
LikeLike
I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!!! I LOVE the Starbucks egg bites, when I joined WW I was shocked to see how high they were in points. Just made these, and the only downside is I can only make 7 at a time!!! 🙂 they came out perfectly, I think I actually prefer these! Excited to try some variations! Thank you so much for creating this recipe! I also think you could make some awesome mini cheesecake bites using a similar method, might play with that too!
LikeLike
Yay! Have fun with all the variations! And the cheesecake bites sound divine 😋
LikeLike
How long do you reheat them in the microwave after they have been in the fridge?
LikeLike
Hi Patti!
I think :30- 1 min would be enough ☺️
LikeLike
Try 30 seconds first and see how they do
LikeLike
These are fantastic, but it is importantly know that 3 egg bites are 3 Weight Watchers points – not 1 .
LikeLike
Glad you like them! I guess it would depend on which brand you may use, but with my recipe, the only ingredients worth smart points are the lite mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese. 🙂
LikeLike