Description
These High Protein McGriddle Bites are a delicious and satisfying breakfast or snack option that’s packed with protein. Easy to make and perfect for meal prep, these mini bites are a tasty way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup egg whites
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup cooked turkey sausage (crumbled)
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped whole wheat pancake or ¼ cup oat flour
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Blend Egg Mixture: In a blender, combine eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and oat flour or chopped pancake. Blend until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix in the crumbled turkey sausage and shredded cheese.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter among the mini muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm or refrigerating for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Substitute turkey sausage with plant-based options for a vegetarian version.
- Enhance flavor with cinnamon or liquid smoke.
- Freeze extras for convenient reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
