Get Your Daily Dose Of Folate With This Homemade Starbucks Egg Bites Dupe

Looking for a nutritious and delicious dupe of the Starbucks Egg Bites? Look no further! Our Smoked Gouda & asparagus frittata ‘Muffins’ are not only an amazing dupe, but they’re also packed with protein and key nutrients like folate, these frittatas are easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Quick recap: what is folate and why is it important during pregnancy?

You’ve probably heard it hundreds of times (or more…) by now, but folate is a pregnancy super nutrient. Folic acid is a man-made B vitamin that maintains healthy cell growth and development throughout the body. You might have heard of its natural form, folate. In pregnancy, folic acid is critical for baby’s development and, as we mentioned earlier, it’s most commonly known for its ability to help prevent birth defects of the brain and spine called NTDs. 

The neural tube develops around one month after conception and folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin meaning the body doesn’t store it and needs a regular supply. Therefore, it’s important to get enough folic acid regularly before becoming pregnant and within the first few weeks after conception to help prevent NTDs. 

Folic acid also has some incredible benefits for mama’s health too and can help to reduce the risk of pregnancy-related complications such as preeclampsia and preterm birth!

Read why You Absolutely Need Folic Acid When You’re Pregnant.

Recipe: Homemade Starbucks Egg Bites Dupe

Servings: 12 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes

These Smoked Gouda & asparagus frittata ‘Muffins’ are healthy, homemade dupe for the Starbucks Egg Bites.

One of the key ingredients in this recipe is asparagus, which is a great source of folate, a nutrient that is especially important for pregnant women. Folate is essential for healthy fetal development and can help reduce the risk of birth defects. But even if you're not pregnant, asparagus is a great vegetable to add to your diet as it's also rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber.

To make these frittata ‘muffins’, you'll need:

• 10 eggs

• 2 shallots, chopped

• 1 ½ cup smoked gouda, grated

• 1 cup asparagus, chopped 

• ¼ cup milk of choice

• 1 tablespoon EVOO

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

Here’s how to make it:

Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C and lining a muffin tin with paper muffin cups.

Next, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallots, chopped asparagus, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and sauté until the asparagus is just underdone, usually about 5 minutes.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk of your choice. Then, stir in the shredded gouda and cooked veggies. Tip the mixture into the muffin cups, top with additional shredded gouda, and bake for 30 minutes or until the eggs are set.

Once they're done, remove them from the oven and enjoy them hot or cold! These frittata ‘muffins’ are a great breakfast option that you can make ahead of time and grab on-the-go. They're also a great option for a light lunch or snack.

TL;DR – Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C. Line a muffin tin with paper muffin cups.

2. Meanwhile, using a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot, asparagus, salt and black pepper to taste. Sauté until asparagus is just underdone, usually about 5 minutes.

3. Whisk together eggs and milk of choice. Stir in shredded gouda and cooked veggies. Tip mixture into muffin cups, top with additional shredded gouda and bake for 30 minutes, or until eggs are set. Remove from oven and enjoy hot or cold!

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