Sous Vide Egg Bites are healthy, nutritious, and flavorful with a velvety texture – perfectly cooked EVERY TIME! Whether you need something quick to grab and go, or you’re on a low carb or Keto diet, these DIY Starbucks sous vide egg bites are a delicious breakfast, great for meal prep!

What Is Sous Vide?

Sous Vide is a French cooking method by vacuum sealing food in a bag or canning jar, then cooking for a long time to a very precise temperature in a water bath. It’s a foolproof cooking method with guaranteed results every time.

Why Sous Vide Egg Bites?

• Sous vide egg bites ensure a smooth consistency edge-to-edge with the perfect texture. When you cook egg bites using a muffin tin in the oven, the outside is usually harder and more overcooked than the middle part.
• Sous vide cooking takes all the guesswork out and guarantees the results every single time.
• Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients and make it Keto, dairy-free, low-carb, or Paleo. The calorie count for the basic egg bites comes in at just 156 calories per piece, packed with protein.
• You’ll save a lot of money as it’s way cheaper to make them at home than buying them at Starbucks.
• You can easily make them in bulk ahead of time and store in the freezer so you can throw together an impressive breakfast quickly during hectic mornings. Simply heat them up in the microwave and serve with toast, English muffins, or oatmeal!

Sous Vide Egg Bites Basics

These sous vide egg bites are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast that’s packed with protein and full of flavor. There are unless ways to prepare them and I love to cook them with different flavors. To get started, you’ll need some sous vide egg bites essentials.

Equipment You’ll Need

• Sous Vide Immersion Circulators: or Instant Pot which has Sous Vide Setting. If you’re looking for a reliable sous vide machine, I recommend Anova Culinary 750W.  
• Mason Jars: 4-oz mason jars are a perfect size for making egg bites. Make sure to dry them completely and set aside.
• Kitchen Tongs
• A Large Pot or Sous Vide Container

I didn’t use a blender for this quick and easy recipe, but if you’d like your veggies and cheese to be equally distributed with a very uniform texture like the eggs at Starbucks, you can mix everything in a blender and puree it first.

Ingredients

• Eggs: You can use whole eggs or egg whites for this recipe.
• Cheese of Your Choice: I used Cheddar cheese for this basic recipe. Some other great options include cottage cheese, swiss, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, and Gruyère cheese. You can also mix in cream cheese.
• Salt and Pepper: Add less salt if your cheese is salty.
• Green Onions: It adds a very nice fresh and delicate onion flavor to the egg bites. I recommend adding this to all your egg bites.
• Non-stick Cooking Spray: Without the cooking spray, egg bites can stick to the mason jar and be difficult to unmold. After lots of experimentation, I’ve found that you need to spray generously with NON-STICK oil spray to prevent sticking. Using a regular oil spray won’t work as well. Alternatively, you can take a stick of butter and run it around the sides of the mason jars.

The ingredients above are required for making basic delicious sous vide egg bites, and you can add other ingredients like bacon, spinach, bell peppers, and onions to make them even more flavorful.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Spray with Oil Spray and Add Green Onions and Cheese

Spray each mason jar generously with non-stick oil spray.

Add chopped green onions and cheese to each mason jar (you can customize with your favorite ingredients), filling about 1/3 full. Some recipes call for mixing the ingredients together before adding them to the jars, but I find it difficult to control the proportions that way and also quite messy filling the mason jar.

Step 2: Beat the Egg and Add the Mixture to Mason Jars

In a large measuring cup, whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper.

Pour the egg mixture to the jar, leaving about 1/2 inch from the top. (If you pour too little mixture to the jar, the mason jars can float in the water bath.)

Step 3: Close with the Lid and Preheat the Sous Vide Machine

Close the lid “fingertip tight”. (You can easily open with 2 fingers).

Fill the container or pot with water and set the temperature of your sous vide circulator to 172°F (73°C).

Step 4: Sous Vide

Place the mason jars in the water before the water gets hot. Cook for 1 hour.

When the timer goes off, remove the jars from the water, and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of each jar to loosen (watch the video for a visual tutorial). Remove them from the jars and serve warm immediately (or freeze for meal prep).

Tips & Tricks

• Grease your mason jars properly and use a high-quality non-stick cooking spray.
• Close the lid “fingertip tight”: Twist the lid gently until “fingertip tight”, which means the lid is barely closed and can be easily opened with 2 fingertips. This tightness prevents water from getting into the jar while allowing air bubbles to escape. If it’s too tight, the jars can crack easily when the trapped air presses against the glass.
• Adding the mason jars to the water bath when the water is not completely heated will also help to prevent the jars from breaking.
• For meal prep, let the jars cool down to room temperature before putting in the refrigerator.
• Get creative: Feel free to add chopped veggies or bacon to your egg bites.

Temperature And Time

The sweet spot for sous vide cooking egg bites is at 172°F (73°C) for 1 hour. You can leave the egg bites slightly longer than this (an extra 30 minutes is fine) and it won’t overcook your egg bites.

Starbucks Copycat Sous Vide Egg Bites

If you’re wondering what’s in Starbucks sous vide egg bites, you can find the details below:

• Egg White and Roasted Red Pepper Sous Vide Egg Bites: a super healthy option that’s low carb and packed with protein.
• Bacon & Gruyère Sous Vide Egg Bites: A popular breakfast that’s full of flavor.
• Ham, Cheddar & Peppers Sous Vide Egg Bites: Cheesy and delicious, my favorite!

Serving Suggestions

There are many ways to serve sous vide egg bites. I love having them for breakfast with bacon, sausages, ham, smoked salmon and toast. You can try pairing them with a crisp green salad for a light lunch. 

To dress them up for serving, try some of these ideas:

• Sprinkle fresh chopped chives, parsley, or dill on top.
• Add pico de gallo, salsa verde, guacamole or your favorite salsa on the side.
• Dot with hot sauce, Tabasco, sriracha or your favorite.

How To Store Sous Vide Egg Bites

First, let them come to room temperature to avoid condensation in the container. Then place them into an airtight container and pat dry if needed. Refrigerate and use within 3 to 4 days to ensure freshness.

For longer periods, you can freeze egg bites, but you’ll need to wrap each bite individually in plastic wrap to defend against freezer burn. Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

How Long Do Sous Vide Egg Bites Last?

These sous vide egg bites can last up to 1 week in the fridge. You can also freeze them and they’ll keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let your egg bites cool completely before storing them. You can quickly reheat in the microwave when you’re ready to enjoy them.

How Do You Reheat Sous Vide Egg Bites?

The easiest way is to reheat them in the microwave. Place the egg bites on a plate and fold them in a damp paper towel. It takes about 30 seconds to heat through the refrigerated egg bites. For the frozen ones, microwave for 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them or your egg bites might become tough.

Flavor Combinations

There are endless ways to customize your egg bites! Simply add the extra ingredients to the mason jar and follow the same instructions. Here are some popular options you can try:

• Bacon + Gruyere Cheese
• Ham + Peppers + Cheddar Cheese
• Egg White + Red Peppers + Cottage Cheese & Monterey Jack Cheese
• Spinach + Tomato + Mozzarella Cheese
• Mushroom + Swiss Cheese
• Breakfast Sausage + Onions + Cheddar Cheese
• Broccoli + Leftover Chiciken+ Mozzarella Cheese

Sous Vide Egg Bites Without A Sous Vide Machine

The best alternative to sous vide for making egg bites is the oven. Put the egg mixture into well-greased muffin tins and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 30 to 40 minutes or until puffy and golden. 

FAQs

Are the sous vide egg bites healthy?

Sous vide egg bites are a healthy breakfast option when prepared with ingredients that are low in saturated fat and sodium. According to Healthline, eggs provide omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, selenium and other health benefits.

Can I use egg whites instead of whole eggs?

Yes, it’s possible to use egg whites only although whole eggs are considered healthier. Egg whites are 90% water, so you will get fewer calories and fat, but also less nutrition.

Are Starbucks egg bites sous vide?

Yes, Starbucks egg bites are sous vide cooked according to their website.

Can I sous vide eggs for more than an hour?

Yes, you can cook sous vide eggs for more than an hour, but there’s no real benefit. I try to limit cooking time to two hours maximum for optimal egg texture. 

Can you freeze sous vide egg bites?

Yes, I have frozen sous vide egg bites successfully for up to 2 months. The secret is wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap to defend against freezer burn. 

More Sous Vide Recipes

• Sous Vide Poached Eggs
• Sous Vide Sausage
• Sous Vide Sirloin Steak
• Sous Vide Potatoes

If you’ve tried these Sous Vide Egg Bites then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know. I love hearing from you!