Mexican Egg White Bake
- Mar 7
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 8
Protein-packed breakfast with a Mexican twist! Mexican cuisine is celebrated for its bold flavors, vivid presentations, and fresh ingredients. For breakfast, adding these unique flavors to my egg white bake recipes kills the monotony of basic scrambled eggs!
Chorizo con huevos is a Mexican classic comfort food of mine..
BUT....
when you have nutrition goals, you have to be stubborn about your goals, but flexible with your methods!
Egg white bakes are one of my breakfast staples! They make a lot of volume without a lot of calories. AND they provide 26 grams of protein and only ~220 calories per serving!
Check out 5 variations of egg white bakes here! 👉 5 Egg White Bake Recipes
This recipe includes soy chorizo...now before you come at me 😂, hear me out....
I chose soy- chorizo because you get extra fiber boost from the soy (beans!), & much less calories from fat,
So this give me the opportunity to add avocado as my fat serving instead!
You can use regular chorizo, but omit the avocado to keep your macronutrients more balanced!
Healthy eating is not about demonizing one nutrient or food. It is about asking what else is on your plate or what you can add to it that aligns with your nutrition goals.
I've also started adding oats to my egg white bakes instead of corn starch.
I've found that oats work better than corn starch to absorb the fluid, so you don't get runny/rubbery egg whites AND you get additional FIBER! 😇
4 Reasons why you'll love this recipe!
Super Fiber-Rich and excellent protein source: You get a fiber boost and 26 grams of protein per serving! This is a leaner twist to the classic chorizo con huevos, making it high in protein without excessive saturated fat!
Perfect for meal prep!: You batch cook everything in one large baking dish for about 45 minutes! This egg bake can be made ahead and sliced into portions for the week. It reheats well, making it a convenient grab-and-go breakfast or lunch.
Enhanced Flavors: Slow-cooking beans over an extended period helps to meld and develop flavors, resulting in a richer and tastier dish. The spices and seasonings will have plenty of time to infuse the beans, creating a savory and satisfying meal.
Big flavor with minimal calories: The soy chorizo, spices, olives, and toppings add bold flavor while still keeping the dish relatively low in calories and nutrient-dense. 🙌🏼
Mexican Egg White Bake
Ingredients
1 carton liquid egg whites (32 oz)
2 whole eggs
3 servings soy chorizo (I used Soy Chorizo by Morning star)
1 cup diced bell peppers
½ cup diced onion
⅓ cup sliced black olives
½ cup fat-free cottage cheese
¼ cup rolled oats
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings
¼ cup queso fresco, crumbled
Crema, for drizzling
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 13x9 or 9×9 baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the soy chorizo, diced onion, and bell peppers for 4–5 minutes, until vegetables soften.
In a large bowl combine egg whites, whole eggs, cottage cheese, oats, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
Spread the chorizo mixture and black olives evenly in the baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over the top and gently stir once to distribute ingredients.
Bake for 30–35 minutes for the 9x9 pan, 25 minutes for the 13x9 pan, or until the center is set.
Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Top with queso fresco, crema drizzle, and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition per serving: ~228 calories |26gm Protein |9 gm carbohydrates |8 gm Fat|4gm Fiber
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