Love Starbucks protein-rich sous vide eggs? These are even fluffier and only take 30 seconds to make

October 19, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC

Starbucks sous vide egg bites are are a favorite grab-and-go breakfast for many healthy eaters. And it’s true—they are tasty, and with 12 grams of protein, they really are a clutch energy-providing morning meal or post-workout snack. No disrespect to Starbucks, but I recently discovered a sous vide egg that even tastier and healthier. Let me start my saying that one of the perks of writing about healthy food every day is that I get a lot of food products for free. Some of them are good, some of them are not-so good, and rarely do I feel the need to write an ode to one. But the new sous vide egg bites from French specialty food purveyor Les Trois Petits Cochons has me feeling some kind of way. Before I even tasted them, I liked that their ingredients list was short and not full of anything weird. The bites come in six different flavors, and even so, what’s used to make them are all straight forward. The Spinach & Feta bites, for example are made with eggs, feta cheese, spinach, sea salt, braised onions, garlic powder, xanthan gum, and spices—that’s it. While the egg bites can be eaten cold, I highly recommend heating them up in the microwave for 30 seconds. (You can also throw ’em on a skillet or pop them in the toaster oven.) Not only do they taste better warm, but the hot air makes them light and fluffy. Seriously, I’m obsessed. Of course you can always cook your own sous vide egg bites, too, controlling not only the type of eggs that are used, but 100 percent of the ingredients. Platings+Pairing blogger Erin Lynch has some great tips for doing this, using an Instant Pot, silicone egg bit mold, and steamer rack. The trick is to crack your eggs and blend them with the other ingredients you want to use, before pouring them into the egg molds and popping them in the Instant Pot. A fan of protein in the form of a bar? Try these: Whether you choose to make your own or buy this new ready-to-eat version, having the option to enjoy sous vide egg bites with simple ingredients is a major health win. Getting your protein on the go just got easier—and tastier. Here are some more high-protein snack ideas as well as some minimally-processed store-bought options. Tip 1: always check how many servings are there in one bar

Tip3: Be aware that high fibre products could cause GI distress. Tip4: Make sure the fat source is recognisable like almonds, cashews, or pumpkin seeds. Tip5: The fewer ingredients the better! Tip6: Look for the good proteins: + Whey + Collagen + Chickpea protein + Pea protein Tip7: Look for the lowest amount of added sugar & don’t be fooled by “sugar-free” formulas. Health Warrior Superfood Bars:

• Protein source: Pumpkin seeds or chia seeds
• 10g protein
• 5g fiber
• 6g sugar
• 170 calories
• Good source of omega-3s & zinc
• Vegan & gluten-fee

Perfect Bar:

• Protein source: Nut butter, organic egg powder, organic rice protein
• 17g protein
• 4g fiber
• 18g sugar
• 330 calories
• Contains 20+ superfoods
• Low Glycemic Index
• Gluten-free

Go Macro Bars:

• Protein source: Nuts, organic brown rice protein, organic pea protein
• 11g protein
• 2g fiber
• 14g sugar
• 290 calories
• Great source of omega-3s
• Low saturated fat
• Vegan & gluten-free

88 Acres Bars:

• Protein source: Seeds like pumpkin or flax
• 6g protein
• 3g fiber
• 10g sugar
• 200 calories
• Gluten-free & vegan

RX Bars:

• Protein source: Nuts & egg whites
• 12g protein
• 5g fiber
• 13g sugar
• 210 calories
• Gluten-, soy-, dairy-free
• No added sugars or preservatives

KIND Bar

• Protein source: Nuts
• 4g protein
• 5g fiber
• 8g sugar
• 170 calories
• Gluten-free
• Low-sugar

Author Emily Laurence | Well and Good Selected by CWC