Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites (EASY Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe) (2024)

These Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites are just like the Starbucks sous vide egg bites, but you can make them at home for less money and with better ingredients. You can make these low carb egg bites in your Instant Pot or on the stovetop.

Starbucks sous vide egg bites without the Starbucks price tag

I’ve shared about this a lot on Instagram so some of you might already know that I really love the Starbucks egg bites especially the bacon and gruyere ones.

Something that I do NOT like is the price point of these bites at Starbucks. They cost almost $5 for two tiny egg bites. I set out to create some copycat Starbucks egg bites so that I could enjoy them at home at a lower price point!

At Starbucks they call their egg bites “Sous Vide Egg Bites” and I thought I could never make these at home because I don’t have a sous vide machine. Then I was clicking around on Pinterest one day and found people were making these egg bites in their Instant Pots and on the stovetop.

The texture is fantastic and they stay fluffy even when you warm them up in the microwave. They are truly the perfect protein packed breakfast to take on the go.

Make the bacon and gruyere sous vide egg bites just like Starbucks

My favorite flavor of Starbucks egg bites are the bacon and Gruyere ones. I like basically anything with bacon and cheese so these are no exception.

They are the perfect meal prep recipe because I can have them every day without getting sick of them. It is also SO easy to change up the flavor by changing up the mix ins.

I got LOTS of requests for the red pepper and feta egg bites SO you know I had to make a recipe. You can grab the recipe for other egg bite flavors at the links below!

• Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Egg Bites
• Sausage Cheddar and Jalapeño Egg Bites
• Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bites

Don’t have an instant pot? You can actually bake Starbucks egg bites using a muffin tin! Try this oven baked eggs bites recipe!

• Frying pan
• High speed blender
• Liquid measuring cup
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Silicone egg bite mold
• Instant Pot or large stock pot or dutch oven

What ingredients will I need to make these homemade egg bites?

• Bacon
• Eggs
• Milk – I used half and half, but you can use heavy cream or lower fat milk
• Cream cheese
• Salt
• Gruyere Cheese
• Cooking spray to spray the silicone egg bite molds

Cream Cheese substitutes

If you don’t want to use cream cheese for this recipe, you can use 3/4 cup cottage cheese instead. I find that full fat cottage cheese works best for taste and texture.

You can also use 3/4 cup ricotta cheese or 3/4 cup full fat greek yogurt. The greek yogurt can make the egg bites too tangy and not fluffy enough so only use this if you know you like the taste of greek yogurt.

Other Mix in Options

One way to change up the flavor of these egg bites is to change up the mix ins! You can basically use any veggies, cheese and breakfast meats that you like. It is sometimes better to cook the veggies before using them like raw onions or a red bell pepper so that they are softer. You can also add fresh herbs or green onion to any of these egg bites to make them more flavorful.

Below are some of my favorite flavor combinations.

• Tomato Basil Egg Bites – Combine the egg mixture with chopped roma tomatoes, fresh basil and crumbled goat cheese
• Red Pepper and Feta Egg Bites – Combine the egg mixture with some chopped roasted red pepper and crumble feta cheese. I also like to add chopped spinach to this combo!
• Ham and Cheese Egg Bites – Combine the egg mixture with chopped ham or canadian bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. You can also add
• Mushroom and Swiss Egg Bites – Saute chopped mushrooms in a little oil and season with salt. Combine the egg mixture with the sauteed mushrooms and shredded swiss cheese.
• Spicy Egg Bites – Combine the egg mixture with chopped pepperoni and monterey jack cheese. The spicy mix ins with the creamy egg mixture are a perfect combination.

Can I use just egg whites instead?

Yes! You can make this copycat starbucks egg bites recipe with just egg whites.

Swap the 5 whole eggs for 1 cup of egg whites. Then, follow the rest of the instructions as they are written.

How do I make Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites?

Instant Pot Instructions for Egg Bites

Start making this Starbucks egg bites recipe by cooking the bacon in a frying pan. You will want the bacon to be fully cooked, but not too crispy.

Then add eggs, cream cheese, milk, and salt to a high speed blender or food processor. Combine until fully combined and smooth. Check and be sure that all of the cream cheese has been blended in.

Chop the bacon and place a few pieces in each cup of a silicone mold. Pour egg batter into the silicone molds as well. Finally sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese into each egg cup as well.

Pour 1 cup of water into the instant pot. Lower the silicone mold into the instant pot on a trivet. Close the valve to sealing and set the instant pot to the steam setting for 10 minutes.

When the 10 minutes are up, manually release the pressure and open the instant pot. Allow the egg bites to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from each mold. Enjoy immediately or store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Stove Top Instructions for Egg Bites

To make the Starbucks egg bites on a stove top you will still need the silicone molds and a blender, but this time you will use a large stock pot or dutch oven to cook them. Prepare the egg batter by blending together the eggs, cream cheese, milk, and salt.

Pour 2 cups of water into the large soup pot and place the trivet that comes with the molds into the bottom of the pot. Place some bacon and cheese into each egg mold cup and pour batter on top. Carefully place the filled egg molds on top of the trivet.

Turn the heat on to high for about 3 minutes until the water boils. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium. Allow the egg bites to steam in the pot for 12 minutes.

Turn the heat off and remove the lid. Allow the egg bites to cool for at least 10 minutes. Remove the egg bites from the molds and enjoy!

Storage, reheating and freezing

Allow these instant pot egg bites to cool completely. Then, transfer to an airtight container and place in the fridge.

Reheat them in the microwave for just 45 seconds to 1 minute. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven at 250F for 8-10 minutes. If you want them to have a broiled top, place them under the broiler for just a minute after reheating.

This recipe also freezes perfectly! Allow the egg bites to cool completely and then place them in an airtight container to freeze. Enjoy within 3 months of freezing.

You can find the full recipe for copycat Starbucks egg bites down below. If you make these, please share that with me in the comments down below or on Instagram.