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Starbucks Egg Bites
Both Starbucks egg bite flavors compared side by side, what makes them so velvety, whether they are gluten-free, and how to make Bacon & Gruyère egg bites at home in the oven, sous vide or an Instant Pot.
Quick answer. Starbucks sells two egg bites in October 2026: the Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites (300 calories, 19 g protein) and the Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites (170 calories, 12 g protein). Each order is a 130 g serving of two bites, cooked with the French sous vide technique for a soft, custard-like texture. They cost about $5.89 to $5.99, contain no wheat ingredients, and are easy to copy at home with eggs, cottage cheese and cheese baked in a water bath.
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 19 g
- Average US price: $5.89
Checked October 2026. Prices are average US prices and vary by store.
The Two Starbucks Egg Bites Side by Side
| Per serving (2 bites, 130 g) | Bacon & Gruyère | Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 | 170 |
| Protein | 19 g | 12 g |
| Total fat | 20 g | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 12 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg | 470 mg |
| Cholesterol | 215 mg | 25 mg |
| Average price | $5.99 | $5.89 |
Which one to pick? The bacon egg bites are richer and have more protein; the egg white bites have 130 fewer calories, much less saturated fat and almost no cholesterol, because they use only egg whites.
What’s Inside Starbucks Egg Bites
Bacon & Gruyère
Starbucks’ ingredient list, in order: cottage cheese, eggs, a Monterey Jack and Gruyère cheese blend, unsalted butter, uncured bacon (no nitrites or nitrates added except those naturally in sea salt and celery juice powder), rice starch, corn starch, salt, white vinegar and hot sauce. The cheese blend also contains potato starch and powdered cellulose to keep it from clumping.
Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper
Egg whites, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack, red bell pepper, rice starch, unsalted butter, spinach, feta, green onion, salt, hot sauce and spice.
Why they are so velvety
- Cottage cheese is the first ingredient in the bacon version, so the bites are part egg, part fresh cheese. Blended smooth, it makes a creamy, almost soufflé-like custard.
- Rice and corn starch bind the mixture so it sets soft instead of rubbery and does not weep water.
- Sous vide cooking holds the eggs at a gentle, exact temperature, so they never get hot enough to toughen.
Are Starbucks Egg Bites Gluten-Free and Healthy?
Gluten: neither flavor contains wheat, barley or rye ingredients, and Starbucks lists only egg and milk as allergens. They are not labeled or certified gluten-free, and Starbucks says it prepares food on shared equipment, so they suit people avoiding gluten by choice better than people with celiac disease.
Healthy? Both are high in protein and low in carbs and sugar. The Bacon & Gruyère bites are high in saturated fat (12 g, 60% of the daily value) and sodium (680 mg). The Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper bites are the lighter everyday choice. See how they compare with the rest of the morning menu on the Starbucks breakfast menu.
How to make Starbucks Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites
This homemade version follows Starbucks’ own ingredient list: cottage cheese for creaminess, Gruyère and Monterey Jack for flavor, and a little starch for that smooth set. The oven water bath gets you very close to sous vide without special equipment.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup (4 oz) full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup (2 oz) finely shredded Gruyère cheese
- ¼ cup (1 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch or rice flour
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- Butter or cooking spray for the mold
Instructions (oven water bath)
- Heat the oven. Heat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and set a kettle of water to boil. Grease a 7-cup silicone egg bite mold or 6 cups of a standard muffin tin.
- Blend until silky. Add the eggs, cottage cheese, Gruyère, Monterey Jack, melted butter, cornstarch, salt and hot sauce to a blender. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds, until completely smooth with no curds left.
- Fill the cups. Divide the bacon among the cups, then pour in the egg mixture until each cup is about three-quarters full.
- Bake in a water bath. Cover the mold with foil and set it in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour hot water into the dish until it comes halfway up the sides of the mold. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the centers are just set and no longer jiggle.
- Rest and unmold. Let the bites rest in the mold for 5 minutes, then run a thin spatula around the edges and pop them out.
Sous vide egg bites method
Blend the mixture as above and divide it, with the bacon, among seven 4-oz canning jars. Close the lids just finger-tight. Cook in a sous vide water bath at 172°F (78°C) for 1 hour, then remove the jars and let them rest for a few minutes. This is the closest home method to how Starbucks makes its sous vide egg bites.
Instant Pot egg bites method
Fill a greased silicone egg bite mold, cover it with foil and set it on the trivet with 1 cup of water in the pot. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the rest and unmold after 5 minutes.
Tips for perfect egg bites
- Blend longer than you think. Any visible cottage cheese curds will show up as grainy spots.
- Keep the oven low. 300 to 325°F is the right temperature to bake egg bites in a water bath; higher heat puffs them up and then they sink and turn spongy.
- Do not skip the water bath or foil. Without them the edges brown and the texture gets rubbery.
- Crisp the bacon well so it stays crunchy instead of chewy inside the custard.
- Cook to doneness: the centers should be set and reach 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Substitutions
| Instead of | Use |
|---|---|
| Gruyère | Swiss, Jarlsberg or white cheddar |
| Monterey Jack | Mozzarella or more Gruyère |
| Cottage cheese | Ricotta or cream cheese (slightly richer) |
| Cornstarch | Rice flour, tapioca starch or potato starch |
| Bacon | Turkey bacon, ham or cooked sausage |
Make the egg white version
For home version Starbucks egg white bites, swap the whole eggs for 1 cup of egg whites (about 7 large), use only Monterey Jack plus 2 tablespoons crumbled feta, and replace the bacon with ¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers, a handful of chopped spinach and 1 sliced green onion. Cook the same way.
Watch: Bacon and Gruyère Egg Bites, Oven and Sous Vide
Storing and Reheating Egg Bites
| How | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge | 3 to 4 days | Airtight container, once fully cooled |
| Freezer | About 2 months | Freeze on a tray, then bag; reheat from frozen |
| Microwave | 30 to 60 seconds (from fridge) | Cover with a damp paper towel so they stay moist |
| Oven | 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F | Cover loosely with foil |
| Air fryer | 5 to 6 minutes at 300°F | Light browning on the outside |
Store-bought egg bites: Costco’s Kirkland Signature Sous Vide Egg Bites are made by Cuisine Solutions, a sous vide food company, and come in flavors such as Bacon & Gouda. Cooking times differ by flavor, so follow the instructions printed on the package for the microwave or air fryer.
Egg Bites vs. Other Starbucks Breakfasts
| Starbucks breakfast | Calories | Protein | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites | 170 | 12 g | $5.89 |
| Potato, Cheddar & Chive Bakes | 240 | 12 g | $4.79 |
| Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites | 300 | 19 g | $5.99 |
| Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich | 360 | 18 g | $5.60 |
If you search for the Starbucks “gouda bacon,” you are probably thinking of the Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich: 360 calories and 18 g of protein. The Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites give you a little more protein for 60 fewer calories and no bread.
Discontinued egg bite flavors
The Italian Sausage Egg Bites and the Truffle, Mushroom & Brie Egg Bites are not on the US Starbucks menu as of October 2026. For sausage flavor, try the recipe above with cooked sausage instead of bacon.
Starbucks Egg Bites FAQs
How many calories are in Starbucks egg bites?
A serving of two Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites has 300 calories. A serving of two Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites has 170 calories, according to Starbucks.
How much protein is in Starbucks egg bites?
The Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites have 19 g of protein per serving, and the Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites have 12 g.
Are Starbucks egg bites gluten-free?
Neither flavor lists wheat or gluten ingredients. Starbucks lists only egg and milk as allergens, and it uses rice starch and corn starch instead of flour. They are not certified gluten-free, though, and Starbucks prepares food on shared equipment, so people with celiac disease should be careful.
How many carbs are in Starbucks egg bites?
The Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites have 9 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of sugar. The Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites have 11 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of sugar.
How much are egg bites at Starbucks?
About $5.99 for the Bacon & Gruyère and $5.89 for the Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper at average US prices. Prices vary by store.
How long do egg bites last in the fridge?
Homemade egg bites keep 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge, or about 2 months in the freezer.
How are Starbucks egg bites made?
Starbucks cooks them with the French sous vide technique: the egg mixture is sealed and cooked slowly in a precisely heated water bath, which gives the velvety texture. The store reheats them before serving.
Can you buy Starbucks egg bites at the grocery store or Costco?
Starbucks egg bites are sold mainly in Starbucks stores. Starbucks has sold its Uncured Bacon & Gruyère Sous Vide Egg Bites at select Costco stores for a limited time (first in the Northeast in March 2023), but we could not confirm a current grocery or club-store listing in October 2026. Costco’s Kirkland Signature Sous Vide Egg Bites are a similar store-brand option, or you can make them at home with the recipe on this page.
How many ingredients are in Starbucks egg bites?
Starbucks lists 10 main ingredients for the Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites (cottage cheese, eggs, a Monterey Jack and Gruyère blend, unsalted butter, uncured bacon, rice starch, corn starch, salt, white vinegar and hot sauce) and 12 for the Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites. Counting the sub-ingredients inside the cottage cheese, cheese blend, bacon and hot sauce, the full label is much longer.
Nutrition, ingredients and descriptions are from starbucks.com (checked October 2026). The homemade recipe is our own home version, not an official Starbucks recipe. Prices are average US prices and vary by store. starbukmenu.com is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.
