FREE 5-Ingredient Recipe EBook

• Why You’ll Love My Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Egg Bites
• My Recipe Tips
• Add-In Variations
• Storage Instructions
• More Easy Egg Recipes
• My Tools For This Recipe
• Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

When my kids were in preschool, my family had a tradition of grabbing Starbucks sous vide egg bites after Saturday swim class. Needless to say, this started to add up after a while. I figured I’d better figure out how to make egg bites myself — and let me tell you why you should, too. I already had a recipe for egg muffins , but they didn’t quite replicate the texture of the Starbucks ones.

So, I grabbed my pressure cooker and made these Instant Pot egg bites instead — they capture that creamy texture much more! And they remind me of the Starbucks ones so much. We’ve since outgrown the Saturday ritual we used to have, but my egg bites recipe has remained a staple at our house. They’re just so convenient to have around!

Why You’ll Love My Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe

• Creamy, velvety texture – Each bite is like a little cloud of egg custard, so smooth and creamy. The texture definitely stands out from any other way I’ve made eggs (which I’m pretty sure is every possible way, ha).
• Customize your flavor – I opted for my fave bacon and gruyere cheese combo, but you can make my Instant Pot egg bites with all kinds of add-ins. I’ve got a bunch of variations for you below!
• Super quick & simple – Seriously, all you need are 4 main ingredients and about 20 minutes. Perfect for those busy mornings!
• Clean ingredients – Starbucks egg bites aren’t terrible with ingredients, but they do contain some fillers. Mine are low carb with no starches, and naturally gluten-free. It’s a protein-packed, healthy breakfast that keeps you powered up without weighing you down.
• Versatile – Whether you’re prepping a quick breakfast for the week or need something easy for brunch, these egg bites are just the ticket. They’re a hit with both kids and adults, and they save beautifully for later!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my homemade egg bites recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Whole Eggs – The star of the show! Let ’em sit out until they’re room temperature before you start (or take a shortcut like me and place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes). It makes your egg bites much fluffier!
• Gruyere Cheese – Yep, the same stuff they use at Starbucks. Feel free to mix it up with mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey jack cheese, pepper jack, or Swiss cheese.
• Milk Or Cream – To make my egg bites extra rich, I like to use either half and half, or heavy cream diluted with water. But you can definitely use lighter almond milk , coconut milk, or regular dairy milk.
• Bacon – I cook my bacon in the oven most often, but you can also air fry bacon (my recipe makes a batch of 6 slices to match this one!), microwave bacon , or just fry it on the stovetop. You can also use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper – Just the basics to start, but you can throw in some herbs like basil, parsley, or chives to jazz things up a bit.

How To Make Egg Bites

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

Starbucks egg bites use sous vide, a method that involves cooking a sealed pouch of food in a water bath, but since it requires special equipment, I opted to make these in my Instant Pot instead! (If you don’t have an Instant Pot, make my similar egg muffin cups in your oven.)

1. Prep the molds and fillings. Grease a silicone mold with butter or cooking spray. Cut your cooked bacon slices in half, and neatly place two pieces side-by-side into the bottom of each mold, curving them up the sides. (If you’re using other fillings below, add them to the mold now.)
2. Blend the egg base. Pop the eggs, cheese, milk or cream, water (if using cream), salt, and pepper into a blender and blitz on high, until it’s smooth and slightly frothy.

1. Fill the egg molds. Pour the egg mixture into the greased molds. Cover tightly with foil.
2. Pressure cook. Add a cup of water to the bottom of your Instant Pot , set a trivet inside, and place the mold on the trivet. Seal the lid and steam valve, and use the Manual setting to cook at high pressure.

1. Release and rest. After cooking, allow a 5-minute natural pressure release, then switch to Quick Release for any remaining pressure. Lift the trivet out, remove the foil, and let your Instant Pot egg bites cool for 5 minutes before removing them. Flip the mold over a plate to pop them out.

When I want a full Starbucks experience, I serve these with bulletproof coffee , a pink drink , or medicine ball tea !

My Recipe Tips

• Pre-cook your fillings. For my bacon gruyere version above, that would be just the bacon. But if you’re adding veggies or other meats, be sure to cook those beforehand as well.
• Don’t have blender? Give everything a good whisk in a large bowl instead — it’ll still be great! I prefer my blender, though, because it does make the egg bites fluffier. Just don’t blend your add-ins, please.
• Pay attention to the release timing. A 5-minute natural release helps the egg bites stay moist, but a quick release after that prevents them from overcooking. Also, they shrink a bit as they sit in the mold afterward, so they are easier to pop out if you wait 5 more minutes (yeah, I know! ) after removing the lid.

Add-In Variations

My favorite flavor is bacon gruyere, but you can make egg bite recipes in all kinds of flavors! Here are some ideas for add-ins:

• Veggie – Wanna sneak some vegetables into your breakfast? Broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, caramelized onions , bell peppers — you name it! Just zap ’em in the Instant Pot for a quick minute before you chop them up. Stir them into the egg mix or just toss ’em in the molds before you pour the eggs in.
• Sausage & Cheddar – This is like my sausage egg muffins , made with crumbled sausage and cheddar cheese. You can turn this same combo into Instant Pot egg bites! Or just chop up some leftover air fryer sausage and add that.
• Ham & Cheese – Same as above, but with diced ham instead of sausage. Of course you can use any cheese you like.
• Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper – Another Starbucks fave, though I make mine differently. Use egg whites instead of whole eggs. In addition to the other ingredients, add 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup sauteed spinach , 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper , a bit of salt and pepper, and some green onions for crunch.
• Spinach & Feta – Replace the bacon with 1/4 cup of sauteed spinach (or even leftover spinach dip ) and the gruyere with feta cheese. I also like chopped tomatoes added to this version.

My Rule Of Thumb For Add-Ins:

The bacon gruyere version below uses 5 eggs and 1/3 cup milk or cream, but if your mix-ins are more bulky, I recommend this ratio:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk or cream
• 1/2 cup cooked add-ins
• 1/2 cup cheese

Storage Instructions

• Store: Keep your egg bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Meal prep: Because these can store in the refrigerator or freezer, you can easily prep them for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. I often make a double batch back-to-back!
• Reheat: I usually reheat my Instant Pot egg bites in the microwave for convenience, but they are even better if you use your oven.
• Freeze: Place on a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid before transferring to a zip lock bag. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can reheat them from frozen, but the texture is better if you thaw them first.

More Easy Egg Recipes

Eggs are so versatile for breakfast, but there’s more you can do beyond the usual scrambled or sunny side up! Try some of my other unique ways to cook them:

Baked Eggs

Egg Muffins

Cloud Eggs

Coddled Eggs

My Tools For This Recipe

• Silicone Egg Mold – You need this to make egg bites in your Instant Pot, since obviously a regular muffin tin won’t fit. And I love how easily they pop out of this one!
• Blender – I always whip the egg mixture in my blender to make it less dense.
• Instant Pot – Obviously you need this for my egg bites recipe. I have this one and my cook time here is based on it.
• Trivet With Handles – The Instant Pot typically comes with its own trivet, but I like this one with handles.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 5 large Eggs ▢
• 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded) ▢
• 1/3 cup Heavy cream (or any type of milk or half & half) ▢
• 2 tbsp Water (plus 1 cup more to fill the Instant Pot) ▢
• 1/8 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper ▢
• 7 slices Bacon (cooked) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Grease a silicone egg bite mold with butter or olive oil.
2. Stack the bacon slices and cut them in half. Place 2 pieces of bacon side-by-side into the bottom of the mold, curving up the sides.
3. Blend the eggs, cheese, cream, 2 tablespoons (29 ml) water, sea salt, and black pepper in a blender at high speed, until smooth and a bit frothy. Omit the water if using any type of milk instead of heavy cream. (Alternatively, you can use a hand mixer or whisk in a bowl.)
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the molds. Cover the mold tray tightly with foil .
5. Pour 1 cup (236 ml) of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet with handles inside . Carefully place the egg bite mold onto the trivet. Close the lid, set the steam valve to Seal, press the Manual button, and set the time to 9 minutes at High pressure.
6. When time is up, wait for 5 minutes of natural steam release, then flip the valve to do a Quick Release for any remaining pressure.
7. Use oven mitts to lift the trivet out of the pressure cooker. Remove the foil and allow them to cool for 5 minutes (they will shrink), then flip the mold over a plate and pop out.

LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 egg bite

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Healthy Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Add Your NotesYour Notes

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Instant Pot Egg Bites

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?

Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:

1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

Get The Printable Keto Cheat Sheet System + EBooks (Only $37)

The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

Get The Keto Cheat Sheet System PDF (Only $37)

Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?

Get all this information and MORE in convenient printer-friendly format – 13 cheat sheet pages you can take with you anywhere or keep in your kitchen, plus 4 recipe cookbooks! Includes:

1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

Get The Printable Keto Cheat Sheet System (75 pages, Only $37!)

Instant Pot Egg Bites

This easy Instant Pot egg bites recipe tastes creamy like the Starbucks ones, with just 4 ingredients: eggs, bacon, cheese, & milk or cream.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/instant-pot-sous-vide-egg-bites-recipe/

Ingredients

• 5 large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)
• 1/3 cup Heavy cream (or any type of milk or half & half)
• 2 tbsp Water (plus 1 cup more to fill the Instant Pot)
• 1/8 tsp Sea salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 7 slices Bacon (cooked)

Instructions

1. Grease a silicone egg bite mold with butter or olive oil.
2. Stack the bacon slices and cut them in half. Place 2 pieces of bacon side-by-side into the bottom of the mold, curving up the sides.
3. Blend the eggs, cheese, cream, 2 tablespoons (29 ml) water, sea salt, and black pepper in a blender at high speed, until smooth and a bit frothy. Omit the water if using any type of milk instead of heavy cream. (Alternatively, you can use a hand mixer or whisk in a bowl.)
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the molds. Cover the mold tray tightly with foil .
5. Pour 1 cup (236 ml) of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet with handles inside . Carefully place the egg bite mold onto the trivet. Close the lid, set the steam valve to Seal, press the Manual button, and set the time to 9 minutes at High pressure.
6. When time is up, wait for 5 minutes of natural steam release, then flip the valve to do a Quick Release for any remaining pressure.
7. Use oven mitts to lift the trivet out of the pressure cooker. Remove the foil and allow them to cool for 5 minutes (they will shrink), then flip the mold over a plate and pop out.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 egg bite

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Healthy Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)

FREE 5-Ingredient Recipe EBook

• Why You’ll Love My Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Egg Bites
• My Recipe Tips
• Add-In Variations
• Storage Instructions
• More Easy Egg Recipes
• My Tools For This Recipe
• Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

When my kids were in preschool, my family had a tradition of grabbing Starbucks sous vide egg bites after Saturday swim class. Needless to say, this started to add up after a while. I figured I’d better figure out how to make egg bites myself — and let me tell you why you should, too. I already had a recipe for egg muffins , but they didn’t quite replicate the texture of the Starbucks ones.

So, I grabbed my pressure cooker and made these Instant Pot egg bites instead — they capture that creamy texture much more! And they remind me of the Starbucks ones so much. We’ve since outgrown the Saturday ritual we used to have, but my egg bites recipe has remained a staple at our house. They’re just so convenient to have around!

Why You’ll Love My Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe

• Creamy, velvety texture – Each bite is like a little cloud of egg custard, so smooth and creamy. The texture definitely stands out from any other way I’ve made eggs (which I’m pretty sure is every possible way, ha).
• Customize your flavor – I opted for my fave bacon and gruyere cheese combo, but you can make my Instant Pot egg bites with all kinds of add-ins. I’ve got a bunch of variations for you below!
• Super quick & simple – Seriously, all you need are 4 main ingredients and about 20 minutes. Perfect for those busy mornings!
• Clean ingredients – Starbucks egg bites aren’t terrible with ingredients, but they do contain some fillers. Mine are low carb with no starches, and naturally gluten-free. It’s a protein-packed, healthy breakfast that keeps you powered up without weighing you down.
• Versatile – Whether you’re prepping a quick breakfast for the week or need something easy for brunch, these egg bites are just the ticket. They’re a hit with both kids and adults, and they save beautifully for later!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my homemade egg bites recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Whole Eggs – The star of the show! Let ’em sit out until they’re room temperature before you start (or take a shortcut like me and place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes). It makes your egg bites much fluffier!
• Gruyere Cheese – Yep, the same stuff they use at Starbucks. Feel free to mix it up with mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey jack cheese, pepper jack, or Swiss cheese.
• Milk Or Cream – To make my egg bites extra rich, I like to use either half and half, or heavy cream diluted with water. But you can definitely use lighter almond milk , coconut milk, or regular dairy milk.
• Bacon – I cook my bacon in the oven most often, but you can also air fry bacon (my recipe makes a batch of 6 slices to match this one!), microwave bacon , or just fry it on the stovetop. You can also use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper – Just the basics to start, but you can throw in some herbs like basil, parsley, or chives to jazz things up a bit.

How To Make Egg Bites

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

Starbucks egg bites use sous vide, a method that involves cooking a sealed pouch of food in a water bath, but since it requires special equipment, I opted to make these in my Instant Pot instead! (If you don’t have an Instant Pot, make my similar egg muffin cups in your oven.)

1. Prep the molds and fillings. Grease a silicone mold with butter or cooking spray. Cut your cooked bacon slices in half, and neatly place two pieces side-by-side into the bottom of each mold, curving them up the sides. (If you’re using other fillings below, add them to the mold now.)
2. Blend the egg base. Pop the eggs, cheese, milk or cream, water (if using cream), salt, and pepper into a blender and blitz on high, until it’s smooth and slightly frothy.

1. Fill the egg molds. Pour the egg mixture into the greased molds. Cover tightly with foil.
2. Pressure cook. Add a cup of water to the bottom of your Instant Pot , set a trivet inside, and place the mold on the trivet. Seal the lid and steam valve, and use the Manual setting to cook at high pressure.

1. Release and rest. After cooking, allow a 5-minute natural pressure release, then switch to Quick Release for any remaining pressure. Lift the trivet out, remove the foil, and let your Instant Pot egg bites cool for 5 minutes before removing them. Flip the mold over a plate to pop them out.

When I want a full Starbucks experience, I serve these with bulletproof coffee , a pink drink , or medicine ball tea !

My Recipe Tips

• Pre-cook your fillings. For my bacon gruyere version above, that would be just the bacon. But if you’re adding veggies or other meats, be sure to cook those beforehand as well.
• Don’t have blender? Give everything a good whisk in a large bowl instead — it’ll still be great! I prefer my blender, though, because it does make the egg bites fluffier. Just don’t blend your add-ins, please.
• Pay attention to the release timing. A 5-minute natural release helps the egg bites stay moist, but a quick release after that prevents them from overcooking. Also, they shrink a bit as they sit in the mold afterward, so they are easier to pop out if you wait 5 more minutes (yeah, I know! ) after removing the lid.

Add-In Variations

My favorite flavor is bacon gruyere, but you can make egg bite recipes in all kinds of flavors! Here are some ideas for add-ins:

• Veggie – Wanna sneak some vegetables into your breakfast? Broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, caramelized onions , bell peppers — you name it! Just zap ’em in the Instant Pot for a quick minute before you chop them up. Stir them into the egg mix or just toss ’em in the molds before you pour the eggs in.
• Sausage & Cheddar – This is like my sausage egg muffins , made with crumbled sausage and cheddar cheese. You can turn this same combo into Instant Pot egg bites! Or just chop up some leftover air fryer sausage and add that.
• Ham & Cheese – Same as above, but with diced ham instead of sausage. Of course you can use any cheese you like.
• Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper – Another Starbucks fave, though I make mine differently. Use egg whites instead of whole eggs. In addition to the other ingredients, add 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup sauteed spinach , 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper , a bit of salt and pepper, and some green onions for crunch.
• Spinach & Feta – Replace the bacon with 1/4 cup of sauteed spinach (or even leftover spinach dip ) and the gruyere with feta cheese. I also like chopped tomatoes added to this version.

My Rule Of Thumb For Add-Ins:

The bacon gruyere version below uses 5 eggs and 1/3 cup milk or cream, but if your mix-ins are more bulky, I recommend this ratio:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk or cream
• 1/2 cup cooked add-ins
• 1/2 cup cheese

Storage Instructions

• Store: Keep your egg bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Meal prep: Because these can store in the refrigerator or freezer, you can easily prep them for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. I often make a double batch back-to-back!
• Reheat: I usually reheat my Instant Pot egg bites in the microwave for convenience, but they are even better if you use your oven.
• Freeze: Place on a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid before transferring to a zip lock bag. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can reheat them from frozen, but the texture is better if you thaw them first.

More Easy Egg Recipes

Eggs are so versatile for breakfast, but there’s more you can do beyond the usual scrambled or sunny side up! Try some of my other unique ways to cook them:

Baked Eggs

Egg Muffins

Cloud Eggs

Coddled Eggs

My Tools For This Recipe

• Silicone Egg Mold – You need this to make egg bites in your Instant Pot, since obviously a regular muffin tin won’t fit. And I love how easily they pop out of this one!
• Blender – I always whip the egg mixture in my blender to make it less dense.
• Instant Pot – Obviously you need this for my egg bites recipe. I have this one and my cook time here is based on it.
• Trivet With Handles – The Instant Pot typically comes with its own trivet, but I like this one with handles.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 5 large Eggs ▢
• 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded) ▢
• 1/3 cup Heavy cream (or any type of milk or half & half) ▢
• 2 tbsp Water (plus 1 cup more to fill the Instant Pot) ▢
• 1/8 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper ▢
• 7 slices Bacon (cooked) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Grease a silicone egg bite mold with butter or olive oil.
2. Stack the bacon slices and cut them in half. Place 2 pieces of bacon side-by-side into the bottom of the mold, curving up the sides.
3. Blend the eggs, cheese, cream, 2 tablespoons (29 ml) water, sea salt, and black pepper in a blender at high speed, until smooth and a bit frothy. Omit the water if using any type of milk instead of heavy cream. (Alternatively, you can use a hand mixer or whisk in a bowl.)
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the molds. Cover the mold tray tightly with foil .
5. Pour 1 cup (236 ml) of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet with handles inside . Carefully place the egg bite mold onto the trivet. Close the lid, set the steam valve to Seal, press the Manual button, and set the time to 9 minutes at High pressure.
6. When time is up, wait for 5 minutes of natural steam release, then flip the valve to do a Quick Release for any remaining pressure.
7. Use oven mitts to lift the trivet out of the pressure cooker. Remove the foil and allow them to cool for 5 minutes (they will shrink), then flip the mold over a plate and pop out.

LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 egg bite

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Healthy Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Add Your NotesYour Notes

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Instant Pot Egg Bites