High Protein Cottage Cheese & Egg Breakfast Bars

Step 1: Preheat your oven and prepare your panStart by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While that’s heating up, line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil spray. This will ensure your bars come out easily without sticking.

Step 2: Crack and whisk the eggsIn a large mixing bowl, crack all six eggs and whisk them together until the yolks and whites are completely combined. You’re aiming for a smooth consistency with a little froth on top.

Step 3: Add the cottage cheeseNext, fold in the cottage cheese. Don’t worry about breaking down all the curds—they’ll melt into the mixture while baking, adding creaminess and body to your bars.

Step 4: Mix in the veggies and cheeseAdd the diced red bell pepper, chopped spinach, and green onions to the egg mixture. Then, stir in the shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese. These colorful ingredients not only boost nutrition but make your breakfast bars look as good as they taste.

Step 5: Season to tasteSprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Give everything a good stir to make sure the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Step 6: Optional protein boostIf you’re using turkey bacon or halal beef sausage, stir it in now. Make sure it’s already cooked and crumbled so it incorporates easily into the mix.

Step 7: Pour and smoothPour the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula. You want an even layer so the bars cook uniformly.

Step 8: Bake to golden perfectionPlace the dish in your preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is slightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

Step 9: Cool and sliceOnce baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes. This helps the bars firm up and makes slicing easier. Cut into 9 equal bars and serve warm or store for later.