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Enjoy delicious Starbucks egg bites at home with this quick and easy Instant Pot egg bites recipe.
For more Starbucks copycat recipes try this easy Dragon Drink recipe,caramel frappuccino recipe or vanilla frappe copycat recipe.
What’s not to love about Starbucks sous vide egg bites? They are low-carb, keto-friendly, protein-packed, and convenient for breakfasts on the go on busy mornings.
But why not skip the coffee shop and make your egg bites at home in your Instant Pot?
Making egg bites in the Instant Pot is quick and easy, plus it will save you quite a bit of money in the long run.
Another benefit to making your own pressure cooker egg bites is that you can customize your add-ins or toppings to make the best egg bites.
Want to add a bit of heat? No problem, add some chopped jalapenos or chilis.
Don’t eat meat? Skip the bacon.
This Instant Pot Starbucks egg bites recipe is easy to customize to your diet and preferences.
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Ingredients
Start by gathering your ingredients.
Here is what you will need:
eggs: 12 large eggs or 2 cups egg beaters.
bacon:4 slices, cooked and crumbled. Skip the bacon for vegetarian egg bites
cheese: 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Cheddar, Monterey jack, or mozzarella are all great options.
First, blend up all of the ingredients until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Next, pour the egg mixture into greased egg bite molds.
Cover the molds with aluminum foil (or silicone lids if they came with them).
Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside.
Put the molds on top of the trivet, one mold on top of the other.
Cover and lock the lid of your Instant Pot. Seal the valve.
Pressure cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Once done, do a manual release.
Carefully (using potholders or a towel) transfer the molds to a cooling rack. Allow to cool then turn the mold over onto a plate, pressing down gently to release the egg bites.
Enjoy as-is or garnish with green onions, extra cheese, or a sprinkle of bacon if desired.
Egg bites are also great served with some salsa – yum!
Optional Add-Ins
Customize your copycat Starbucks egg bites with the following add-ins:
green onion
red onion
spinach
cooked broccoli
bell pepper
mushrooms
green chilis
jalapenos
sausage
ham
Finely chop or dice your desired mix-ins and add them to the blender after blending in step 1. Give the blender just a quick pulse to help incorporate them into the egg mixture then add to your silicone molds.
Storing Instant Pot Egg Bites
In the refrigerator: Store egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the toaster oven or the microwave for 25-30 seconds for a quick breakfast on busy mornings.
In the freezer: Bring egg bites to room temperature before freezing in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight then reheat in microwave or toaster oven.
Enjoy delicious, protein-packed, egg bites at home with this quick and easy Starbucks copycat Instant Pot egg bites recipe!
Ingredients
12large eggs
½cupcheeseshredded (cheddar, Monterey jack, or mozzarella)
4slicesbaconcooked and crumbled
1teaspoonsaltor to taste
1teaspoonpepperor to taste
1teaspoonparsley
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Grease egg bite molds with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the egg mixture into the molds, distributing evenly.
Cover molds with aluminum foil or silicone lids.
Pour 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot. Place your trivet inside. Add your egg mold inside. You can add two molds – one on top of another.
Place the lid on your Instant Pot. Set the valve to sealing.
Cook on “High Pressure” for 12 minutes.
Once complete, do a manual release.
Remove your egg molds carefully (with a potholder or towel as it will be hot) and transfer to a cooling rack.
Once your bites have cooled (about 10 minutes), flip the molds upside down over a plate and push down gently to release the bites.
Enjoy as-is or top with more cheese, bacon, green onions, or salsa, if desired.
Notes
You can substitute 2 cups of egg beaters for the 12 eggs.
Optional add-in ideas: green onion, red onion, spinach, cooked broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms, green chilis, jalapenos, sausage, ham. Finely chop or dice and add to the blender after blending in step 1. Give the blender just a quick pulse.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat for 25-30 seconds in the microwave or in a toaster oven.
To freeze, bring egg bites to room temperature then freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight then reheat in microwave or toaster oven.
It's blended with the eggs which is why it's completely unidentifiable in the final cooked product. That trick (plus the one shared in the recipe) helps give the bites that fluffy, luscious texture and the perfect salty tang.
Starbucks partners with Cuisine Solutions for the perfect morning pick-me-up: sous vide egg bites. Your standard Starbucks order can now come with a side of sous-vide, thanks to an ongoing collaboration between the coffeehouse giant and Cuisine Solutions, the pioneers of the sous-vide method.
Any of the similarly-shaped brands will work well. I prefer to use one mold at a time, since the egg bites tend to come out more evenly cooked and more nicely shaped that way. But you can also double the recipe and stack two molds on top of each other.
If you're in a pinch and you need a high-protein meal or snack, these can be a good option. However, if you're watching your sodium and saturated fat intake, you might want to consider making a more heart-healthy breakfast at home (we have several recipes that take just 15 minutes to make!).
Preferring water over milk isn't just our opinion—science also supports using water over milk (if you want fluffy eggs). Adding water to eggs essentially steams them, as the water evaporates during cooking, and this yields a fluffier scramble.
If your egg bites are wet, they are either undercooked, no cornstarch was added, or you may have included too many vegetables. Consider sauteeing veggie add-ins beforehand in order to release excess moisture. If adding tomatoes, try salting and draining them before adding them to the other ingredients.
If your egg cups are deflating a bit when you take them out of the oven, don't worry. This is super normal. The air bubbles in the mixture expand in the oven and then deflate as they cool.
In terms of flavor, Starbucks egg bites ordered at the counter or purchased at Costco taste exactly the same (aside from the fact that only Starbucks cafés have the Kale & Mushroom flavor). The real difference lies in the texture that comes from each cooking method, as well as the convenience.
The Starbucks recipe development team chose sous vide cooking to devise a lineup of new breakfast recipes. And so, sous vide egg bites were born. This also resulted in home cooks everywhere wanting to create their own versions of Starbucks sous vide egg bites.
The post shows the Costco price—$14.97 for 5 servings (two egg bites per serving). That comes to $2.95 a serving vs the $5.25 at Starbucks where you'll have to wait in line, pay tax, and leave a tip.
I've found that 12 eggs fit perfectly on the metal rack at the bottom of your Instant Pot, but if you decide to cook more than 12 eggs at a time, I highly suggest getting this steamer basket. I have this exact one and it works great! The steamer basket also makes transferring the eggs to the ice bath super easy too!
Plug in the Instant Pot, lock the lid, and position the steam release valve to "sealed." Press the "Egg" button on the Instant Pot. It will pressure cook the pot for five minutes on normal. This will result in hard-boiled eggs. If you want soft-boiled eggs, use the "-" button to reduce the cook time to four minutes.
Eggs Cracking Troubleshooting: If your eggs crack or “explode” in the Instant Pot, it's because they're too cold. This usually occurs because the eggs are coming straight from the fridge. To fix this issue, place the eggs in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes before placing the eggs in the Instant Pot.
Some Starbucks patrons have been distressed to learn that the chain's Strawberry and Creme Frappuccino owes its pink coloring to crushed insects. The coloring in question, cochineal, is made from a tiny white insect, Dactylopius coccus. When crushed, its body exudes a brilliant red color.
Bagels. Unfortunately, all the breakfast sandwiches and egg bites are off the menu for dairy-free eaters, since the sandwiches either contain cheese or use milk in the bread, and the egg bites are made with cottage cheese.
Most of Starbucks egg dishes are made with a "frittata egg patty" that contains soybean oil and water, as well as unmodified corn starch, xanthan gum, citric acid, and powdered cellulose.
Egg bites are an easy to prep, inexpensive meal and snack option. They're high in protein, 9-11 grams per bite, and low in calories, 90-100 calories per bite, to fit your macro needs. They are also very easy to grab and eat when you're in a hurry.
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