Easy Egg Bites for Toddlers

Egg bites are one of those toddler breakfasts that I keep coming back to because they’re easy, filling, and incredibly customizable. My son loves them, and I can usually make them with ingredients I already have in the fridge.

I make mine in a regular muffin tin instead of making mini egg bites. If I’m going through the trouble of making them, I want him to actually eat a decent amount, and the regular size works really well for us.

The best part is that you really don’t need to overthink the ingredients. Cheese is always the slam dunk in our house. Then I’ll add cottage cheese if I want some extra protein, vegetables if I have them, or even bacon or pancetta if there’s some leftover in the fridge.

Why I Love Egg Bites for Toddlers

Toddler breakfasts can get repetitive very quickly, especially when you need something you can get on the table without making an entirely separate meal every morning.

These egg bites are easy to make ahead and keep in the refrigerator, so I can grab one when we need a quick breakfast. I usually keep them in the fridge for a few days, and if we still have some left after that, I transfer them to the freezer.

They’re also one of those recipes where I don’t feel like I need to buy special ingredients. I use whatever we already have.

Ingredients

This makes approximately 6 regular sized egg bites.

• 4 large eggs

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1/4 cup shredded cheese

• Optional cottage cheese for extra protein

• Optional cooked vegetables, such as broccoli, peppers, or onions

• Optional cooked bacon or pancetta

  
  

The Cheese I Use

I usually use Mexican shredded cheese.

There’s no special reason other than the fact that we almost always have it in our refrigerator because we make a lot of tacos and similar meals. Cheddar, mozzarella, or another shredded cheese you already have should work too.

This is very much a use what you have recipe.

If I want to keep things really simple, I’ll just make the egg bites cheesy. That tends to be the version I know my son will eat.

Adding Vegetables

Sometimes I add broccoli, peppers, or onions. I always cook the vegetables before adding them to the egg mixture rather than putting them in raw.

Broccoli has worked well for us. Peppers and onions are a little more hit or miss. My son doesn’t always love them, which is why I don’t feel like every batch needs to be packed with vegetables.

Sometimes getting your toddler to happily eat eggs and cheese for breakfast is enough.

Adding Cottage Cheese

If I want to add a little more protein, I’ll mix in some cottage cheese.

It’s an easy addition because it blends right into the eggs, and you don’t have to completely change the recipe. You can also skip it if you don’t have any.

Other Add Ins

If we happen to have bacon or pancetta, I’ll sometimes cook it and add a little to the egg mixture.

Again, I don’t specifically buy these ingredients just to make egg bites. I like this recipe because I can open the fridge, see what we have, and make a batch based on that.

How to Make Toddler Egg Bites

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.

• Grease a regular muffin tin.

• If you’re adding vegetables, cook them first and chop them into small pieces.

• Whisk together the eggs and milk in a bowl.

• Stir in the shredded cheese.

• Add cottage cheese, cooked vegetables, bacon, pancetta, or any other add ins you’re using.

• Divide the egg mixture between the muffin cups. I usually make about 6 regular sized egg bites.

• Bake until the eggs are completely set in the center. I start checking them around 15 to 18 minutes, but regular sized egg bites may need a little longer depending on your oven and how full you make them.

• Let them cool before serving to your toddler.

  
  

My Simplest Version

If you’re making these for the first time, I would start simple.

Eggs, milk, and cheese.

That’s the version that is consistently a hit in our house. Once you know your toddler likes them, you can start experimenting with cottage cheese, broccoli, peppers, meat, or whatever else you have.

There is no prize for getting six different vegetables into an egg bite.

How I Store Egg Bites

After the egg bites cool, I put the extras in the refrigerator and serve them over the next few days.

If we still have some left and I know we aren’t going to finish them, I transfer them to the freezer. I like doing it this way rather than immediately freezing half the batch because sometimes we go through them much faster than I expect.

When reheating, make sure the egg bite is heated through and then allow it to cool to a safe temperature before serving.

Easy Toddler Egg Bite Variations

Once you have the basic recipe down, you can change it depending on what you have available.

Cheese Egg Bites: Eggs, milk, and shredded cheese. This is our most reliable version.

Broccoli Cheese Egg Bites: Add finely chopped, cooked broccoli.

Extra Protein Egg Bites: Add cottage cheese to the basic egg and cheese mixture.

Bacon and Cheese Egg Bites: Add a little cooked, chopped bacon.

Pancetta Egg Bites: Add cooked pancetta when you happen to have some leftover.

Pepper and Onion Egg Bites: Cook the peppers and onions first, then chop them finely before adding them. These are more hit or miss with my toddler, but they're an easy option if your child likes them.

FAQs

Can toddlers eat egg bites?

Egg bites can be an easy way to serve eggs to toddlers who are already safely eating the ingredients included in the recipe. Cut or serve them in an age appropriate way for your child and always supervise while eating.

Can I make toddler egg bites ahead of time?

Yes. That’s one of the main reasons I like them. I make a batch, keep them in the refrigerator for the next few days, and freeze any that we aren’t going to finish.

Can I freeze egg bites?

Yes. Let them cool completely before freezing. I usually refrigerate ours first and move whatever we haven’t eaten to the freezer later.

Do I have to add vegetables?

Definitely not. My son reliably likes the cheese version, so sometimes that’s exactly what I make. You can add vegetables when you want to, but I don’t think every toddler recipe needs to become a vehicle for hiding as many vegetables as possible.

What vegetables are good in toddler egg bites?

We’ve used broccoli, peppers, and onions. I cook the vegetables first and chop them into small pieces before adding them. Broccoli tends to go over better in our house than peppers and onions.

Can I add cottage cheese to egg bites?

Yes. I sometimes add cottage cheese when I want a little extra protein. It mixes easily into the eggs and is an easy way to change up the basic recipe.

Final Thoughts

I’m always looking for toddler meals that are easy enough to make regularly, rather than recipes that look great online but require a grocery trip and 45 minutes of prep.

These egg bites fall into the first category.

Eggs, whatever shredded cheese is already in our refrigerator, and maybe cottage cheese, broccoli, or leftover bacon. I can make a batch once, have breakfast ready for the next few days, and freeze whatever we don’t finish.

And most importantly, my toddler actually eats them.

Looking for more easy toddler meal ideas? 

If your child likes these egg bites, you may also want to try my easy broccoli cheese tots or zucchini muffins. And if you’re trying to figure out what to actually pack for school, I put together my go-to toddler daycare lunch ideas and preschool lunch ideas with simple combinations that work well in a lunchbox.