Homemade Starbucks Egg White Bites (Sous Vide Method)

Say goodbye to drive-thru lines and overpriced breakfast items! I fell in love with Starbucks’ velvety egg white bites during my busy morning commutes, but not with their $5 price tag. After multiple attempts in my kitchen, I’ve perfected this copycat recipe that captures that signature silky texture using the same sous vide method Starbucks employs. These protein-packed bites feature the perfect combination of fluffy egg whites, three complementary cheeses, and fresh vegetables that create that distinctive Starbucks taste and texture. The best part? You can make an entire week’s worth for less than the cost of two Starbucks servings.

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What makes the Starbucks Egg White Bites so good?

Starbucks’s egg white bites have a unique creamy consistency, achieved through carefully selected ingredients and cooking methods.

To create this texture, the egg whites are mixed thoroughly with cheese and cooked using the sous-vide method. This gentle cooking style ensures the eggs are light and fluffy, without rubbery or overcooked bits.

Other copycat recipes might call for baking the eggs, but given that Starbucks Egg White Bites are supposed to be sous-vide, it doesn’t produce the same results. That’s why you have this recipe to try!

The other secret to the deliciousness of copycat Starbucks Egg White Bites is the combination of different flavors. My recipe includes three types of cheese that complement the peppers perfectly and a couple of hot sauce dashes to balance the cottage cheese’s creaminess.

Why you’ll love this recipe

The secret to authentic Starbucks egg white bites isn’t just in the ingredients, but in the cooking method. While many copycat recipes use standard baking, Starbucks actually uses the sous vide technique, which cooks food in a precisely controlled water bath. This gentle, consistent heat creates that uniquely creamy texture that’s impossible to achieve in an oven. The combination of cottage cheese and Monterey Jack provides the perfect protein boost and creamy base, while feta adds a subtle tang. A touch of cornstarch stabilizes the mixture, preventing unwanted liquid separation during cooking. The result is perfectly consistent, restaurant-quality egg bites every single time.

Ingredients

• Egg whites – Provides lean protein and creates the fluffy base
• Cottage cheese – Creates the signature creamy texture and adds protein, I recommend full fat cottage cheese
• Monterey jack cheese – Delivers mild flavor and melty goodness
• Feta cheese – Adds tangy flavor and distinctive character
• Butter – Enhances richness and mouthfeel
• Cornstarch – Stabilizes the mixture for perfect texture
• Red bell pepper – Adds color, flavor, and nutrients
• Hot sauce – Balances flavors with subtle heat
• Green onions – Provides fresh flavor and visual appeal

Equipment Needed

• Sous vide immersion circulator – Essential for achieving authentic texture
• Blender – For creating a perfectly smooth egg mixture
• 4 small canning jars with lids – For cooking the egg bites
• Large pot or container – For sous vide water bath
• Non-stick cooking spray – Prevents sticking for easy removal
• Kitchen thermometer – Optional for verifying doneness

There’s no need to add salt because the cheeses will give it enough salty flavor. You can add a dash of black pepper or other seasonings if desired.

How to make Starbucks Egg White Bites

1. Set sous vide to 167°F.
2. Separate the eggs. Reserve the egg yolks for another use.
3. Add egg whites, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, butter, cornstarch, and hot sauce into a blender.
4. Blend very well.
5. Add red bell pepper and green onions.
6. Pulse the blender a few times. 
7. Spray four small canning jars with non-stick spray.
8. Pour egg mixture into jars. Wipe the rims of the jars and place the lids on the jars.
9. Place jars into the sous vide.
10. Cook egg whites for about 60 minutes or until they are completely set.
11. Remove egg whites from the jars when they are done. 
12. If desired, pop the sous vide egg bites under a broiler until the cheese begins to brown just before serving.

Recipe variations

These tasty egg white bites can easily be customized to fit different tastes and dietary preferences. Here are some ideas:

• Use roasted red bell peppers instead of raw red bell peppers.
• Use different cheese, such as cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.
• Add mushrooms for an earthy flavor.
• Add spinach for a classic flavor combination.
• Substitute white onion for green onion.
• Sprinkle in fresh herbs for added flavors.
• Use a keto-friendly thickener as a cornstarch substitute.

Tips for preparing and serving Starbucks Egg White Bites with roasted bell pepper

• You can use whole eggs if you prefer. To fully cook the egg, set your sous vide cooker to a slightly higher temperature. Try around 172°F for the same length of time.
• This recipe is designed for using canning jars. If you choose to use sous vide bags, you will have to play around with the timing since sous vide bags are better at transferring heat to the food, and the eggs will cook quicker.
• Get creative. Substitute your favorite vegetables and cheese, but keep the same portions to ensure good results.

What to serve with homemade egg white bites

These bites are a perfect light breakfast with a copycat Starbucks Café Mocha or Starbucks Flat White. If you want something more filling, enjoy them with Starbucks Blueberry Scones, a piece of toast, or some hashbrowns.

How to store the leftovers

Once they fully cool, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them if needed. Just make sure you tightly wrap them to prevent freezer burn. Thaw them in the fridge entirely before reheating them.

Reheating: I recommend reheating them in a baking dish in a conventional or toaster oven at 425°F for about 3 minutes or on a microwave-safe plate in the microwave at 50% power so they maintain a good texture.

How long do they last?

These bites last up to 5 days in the refrigerator, and they keep well for two to three months in the freezer.

Love Starbucks? Try these copycat recipes!

• Bacon Gruyere Egg Bites
• Starbucks Pink Drink
• Spinach and Feta Wrap Starbucks
• Starbucks Protein Box
• Starbucks Sandwiches
• Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar
• Caramel Macchiato
• Flat White Coffee
• Starbucks Matcha Frappuccino
• Very Berry Starbucks

Favorite Egg Breakfast Recipes

• Baked Eggs
• Fluffy Omelette
• McDonald’s Egg McMuffin
• McDonald’s Egg White Delight

Be sure to check out more of my easy breakfast recipes and the best Starbucks recipes here on CopyKat.com!

What the heck is sous vide cooking?

Sous vide is French for ‘under vacuum’ and has been a popular cooking method at some of the fanciest restaurants since the 1970s. However, it has only become popular for home cooks within the last few years. Despite its elitist culinary beginnings, it is extraordinarily easy to master.

Sous vide cooking involves heating water at a precise and constant temperature and time to cook food. Usually, the food is packed into special sous vide bags that are then sealed using a vacuum sealer, but you don’t need a vacuum sealer for sous vide cooking.

For example, this recipe calls for cooking in jars, but you can always cook in ordinary household food storage bags. A sous vide cooker makes more than just eggs. It can prepare perfectly cooked steak, fish, and veggies time after time without any babysitting. A sous vide cooker is perfect for the starting home cook.

There are many different sous vide cookers on the market these days. You can even connect some of them to your smartphone to cook dinner while you’re in the living room!

You can pick up a decent sous vide cooker for between a hundred and two hundred bucks. It may sound a little expensive, but it is no more costly than a good countertop toaster oven.

Model of sous vide that I like

I have been cooking a bit with Sous vide for a couple of years, and I have a couple of recommendations. This isn’t an appliance you will use daily, but you can make very tender steaks, perfectly cooked fish, eggs, and egg bites.

The Anova brand offers a stick that heats and circulates the water perfectly. You supply the container, and it keeps the constant. It works very well.

Anova Sous Vide

What jars do you use?

I use half-pint Mason jars that I got from Amazon. Plastic molds do not work well in sous vide cooking, for me they always leak. The jars are reusable.

CopyKat Tip: Can’t find canning jars? Consider a trip to a second-hand store where they can often be found. Be sure to check the rims of the jars and make sure they are chip free.