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Bariatric-Friendly Protein Egg Bites
Soft, mini baked egg bites with unflavored protein mixed into the batter — an easy make-ahead option for the soft-food stage that isn't sweet.
Bariatric Approved
Built around common post-op basics — protein first, low or no added sugar, small portions. Guidelines vary by surgery type and stage, so check with your bariatric team before trying something new.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
12 mini bites
Calories
~40 kcal per bite
Protein
~5g per bite
Carbs
~1g per bite
Fat
~2g per bite
Ingredients
- •6 eggs
- •1/4 cup cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt
- •1 scoop (about 20g) unflavored collagen or protein powder
- •1/4 cup finely diced soft-cooked vegetables (spinach, bell pepper), optional
- •Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin well.
- 2.In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese or yogurt, and protein powder. Blend until completely smooth.
- 3.Stir in any diced vegetables by hand, then season with salt and pepper.
- 4.Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 5.Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the centers are set and no longer jiggle.
- 6.Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin — they'll firm up further as they cool.
Tip
Blending the eggs and protein powder together, instead of just whisking, gives these a smoother, less rubbery texture — which matters more here than in a regular omelet since these are meant to be easy to chew and swallow.
