Healthier Starbucks Copycat Bacon and Cheese Egg Bites
Only 5 ingredients, as opposed to 20!
*edited 12/13/24 to revise the list of ingredients found in Starbucks egg bites.
If you’ve ever been stuck in an airport or on a long road trip with zero snacks left, you know the feeling: desperation leads you to the Starbucks app, and those Egg Bites seem like the healthiest option on the menu. I’ve fallen for it more times than I’d like to admit—scrolling, clicking, and convincing myself they’ll be a solid, protein-packed choice. But then I check the ingredient list and remember just how deceiving they really are.
The Starbucks version has over 20 ingredients, including rice starch and corn starch which are used as thickeners and fillers. Carrageenan, found in the cottage cheese, has been linked to digestive irritation and inflammation, with some studies suggesting it may exacerbate gut issues like Crohn’s disease in lab animals. Natural flavors are listed, which can be highly processed and trigger sensitivities in some individuals. Additionally, natamycin, a mold inhibitor in the cheese blend, functions as a preservative. While these ingredients help extend shelf life and maintain texture, they’re far from ideal for those prioritizing whole, minimally processed foods.
So. I set out to master the texture and give you a copycat Starbucks Egg Bite, with better-for-you ingredients.
And they only have 5 simple ingredients.
Back to the copycat Starbucks Egg Bites.
I set out to create a better version with just 5 real-food ingredients. I use pasture-raised eggs for maximum nutrition, sugar-free bacon, and naturally easier-to-digest sheep’s and goat’s milk cheeses that we just toss into the blender so we don’t have cellulose from pre-shredded cheese or have to dirty a grater. And if you’re dairy-free, I’ve got you covered with a simple substitution.
The key to getting that light, almost soufflé-like texture?
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