Veggie Egg Bites Snack Box

Check the list:

• Oil: for cooking the veggies.
• Veggies: this time, I included green zucchini and carrots, both grated. Feel free to sneak other chopped veggies, like cauliflower, bell peppers, or spinach.
• Green onions: optional. Ends trimmed off, white finely chopped.
• Eggs: add protein and give these bites a soft texture.
• Grated cheese: Monterrey Jack, mozzarella, Colby Jack, Mexican cheese blend, pepper Jack, Swiss, and any variety of Cheddar.
• Salt: just a little to enhance all the flavors.

You’ll find the measurements in the recipe card below.

What other veggies can you add to egg bites

You can finely chop up to 1 cup of veggies with this egg and cheese ratio and add it to the mixture. Add broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, bell peppers, peas, or spinach.

Here’s the step-by-step:

1. Prep
   Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 24-count mini muffin pan.
2. Chop veggies
   If using green onions, trim both ends and finely chop. Separate the green end from the white. 
3. Cook the veggies
   In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini, carrots, and green onions, and cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes until the veggies begin to soften. Remove from heat and set aside to cool down to room temperature.
4. Combine
   In a large bowl, combine veggies, eggs, grated cheese, and salt. Spoon mixture into mini muffin pan.
5. Bake
   Bake for 15-18 minutes. Using a regular-sized muffin tray (yields 12) requires a longer baking time of approximately 26 to 28 minutes. Allow veggie egg bites to cool in the pan before carefully removing with a small knife or spatula.
6. Refrigerate
   Once cooled, refrigerate the egg bites in an airtight container or zip bag for up to 3 days.

Should veggie egg bites be Eaten Warm, Cold or at Room Temperature?

There’s no right or wrong temperature to enjoy these veggie egg bites. They can be eaten cold straight out of the fridge, at room temperature when packed in a lunch container, or warm from a thermos. 

How to store egg bites

Once the veggie egg bites are out of the oven and have cooled down to room temperature, remove them from the muffin tray and transfer them inside an airtight container or zip bag. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

How long can these keep in the fridge

Egg bites are a terrific ingredient to build healthy and filling snack boxes and bento lunches ahead of time. They keep in the fridge for 3 days.

How to Pack Veggie Egg Bites in a Thermos

If your kid wants to enjoy warm veggie egg cups at snack time, they’ll need to be heated up and placed inside a thermos container. While they won’t be as hot as out of the oven or microwave, they’ll remain warm.

Whether your child prefers to eat them warm or cold, here’s how to pack them properly:

• To enjoy these at room temperature, place 4 to 6 egg bites inside the main compartment of a lunch container.
• To eat warm, heat the veggie egg bites in the microwave for 1 minute, stopping the microwave half way through to flip them over. Immediately transfer them inside a thermos container and close the lid.
• Finish packing this meal by adding fruit, veggies, and any other sides inside a bento box. Pack everything inside a lunch bag.

Separate wet from dry ingredients
When packing egg bites, place them in a separate lunchbox compartment so crunchy sides like crackers, chips, and nuts won’t absorb any moisture.

Use up leftovers
Egg bites are the perfect meal to make the most of leftovers. Use up those lonely veggies waiting in the fridge for a while or veggie leftovers from dinner. Broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, bell peppers, peas, or spinach are terrific options. You can also use taco night leftovers and make these tasty Taco Egg Cups for Breakfast!