I love frittata, but it takes a lot of time and energy to make one unless you’re a chopping machine. I also find they’re better for larger groups unless you don’t mind having leftovers. The Costco Veggies Made Great Spinach Egg White Frittatas are a quick, convenient and reasonably healthy breakfast food. They’re mini frittatas, so you can make as few or as many as you like. The biggest question is, do these little egg muffins taste as good as a homemade frittata?
I originally reviewed the Costco Veggies Made Great Spinach Egg White Frittatas back in 2020 and then they disappeared from my store for a long time! I remember liking them three years ago and I want to know if I still do so I bought a box to review.
Other convenient breakfast products from Costco are the Kirkland Signature Granola, Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix, Belgian Boys Traditional Crepes, Kirkland Signature Cherry Danish, Kirkland Signature Strawberry Cream Cheese, Spudlers Breakfast Hash, innofoods Almond Fruit Crunch Cereal, La Terra Fina Quiche, Smokey River Meat Company Turkey Breakfast Sausage and the El Monterey Breakfast Wraps.
Location in Store
You can find these in the freezer section at Costco, the item number is 1395161.
Taste
These little frittatas are very flavorful! I didn’t expect there to be so much flavor and seasoning. The veggies are spinach, tomatoes, onions and red bell peppers. And of course, there’s egg whites as well as mozzarella and gruyere cheese.
Whether you microwave them or bake them the texture remains the same, very soft, light and fluffy but they stay together pretty well and are easy to eat.
You really don’t taste the veggies strongly at all, the main flavors you taste are cheese, garlic and salt. Somehow the ingredients all blend together to make a savory, delicious egg white muffin. One negative is I think some people might find the egg white frittatas over-seasoned or not enjoy the particular seasonings used.
Cost
The price has gone up, in 2020 the box 20 individually wrapped frittatas cost $16.99 Canadian. Now it costs $19.99. I think you could make a similar product at home for cheaper but you’re paying for the convenience of an individually packaged, ready-to-heat, “healthy item”.
Convenience
These are super convenient to heat up from frozen, you can choose to microwave them or cook them in an oven/toaster oven. They need to be kept frozen and the best-before date is sixteen months from when I purchased them.
These make a convenient breakfast, snack or lunch item. Because they’re individually packaged they can be easily brought to school and are peanut and tree-nut-free. I think adults will like them but I’m not sure if kids will due to the seasoning and vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories
One frittata contains 70 calories, four grams of fat, five grams of carbohydrates, 200 milligrams of sodium, one gram of fibre, five grams of protein and one gram of sugar. The calories and fat are decently low but the protein isn’t really that high. The sodium is around what I expected to see.
Ingredients
The ingredients list is pretty straightforward with vegetables, egg whites, cheese, oil, seasonings and a few other random ingredients. I don’t love the added sugar. By making these at home I could eliminate the corn starch, citrus fibre, buckwheat for sure and use a healthier oil like olive oil.
The Veggies Made Great Spinach Egg White Frittatas are gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free and tree nut free but not dairy-free.
Scoring
Taste: 8/10
Cost: 6/10
Convenience: 10/10
Nutrition: 6/10
Overall
Give it a try!
If you’re in need of a relatively healthy, low-carb, convenient breakfast and don’t feel like making your own, these are definitely worth trying.
Have you tried these? What do you think of them?
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I don’t understand how so many like these, honestly. I bought a box and ate 2-3 at a time for a couple of days, and they were ok at first, but by the 3rd time, I became aware of how they taste like burnt oil or something, and they leave this pasty film in my mouth. I couldn’t even finish the last couple of these I baked and was completely turned off.
I can’t find these anymore at my Costco in Birmingham, AL (Hoover)
Does anyone else still have these in their costco?
they were discontinued sadly…. 🙁
I LOVE these and eat 1 frittata for breakfast every day! However, I wish I knew of a recipe so I could make them myself. Anybody have one of those? Thank you in advance!
google starbucks egg bites… same thing
Depending on which Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites you choose, they have between 170 and 310 calories for 2 bites, compared with 140 for 2 of Veggies Made Great and they cost more, too.
We buy these for all of our Quarterly breakfast Meetings. They’re TASTY and Gluten Free. This is a great option for breakfast meetings so those who can’t have any of the non-GF items (bagels, pastries, breakfast bars, granolas, etc.). We also usually have a bottle of Tapatio hot sauce next to them as well.
I pair these with the Kirkland Goat Cheese, otherwise I find them a little bland.
However, the two together is one of my favorite quick breakfasts or lunches. I get on a kick and eat them every day of the week.
Was this old review updated?For us these mini “queches” were barely palatable. We had to add some ketchup to be able to swallow them. They’re low carb but high sodium.
Hi Natalie, Hope you’re doing well! I want to know, are they gluten free? I like gluten free food
Yes! They are
Are they gluten free
Yep!
If you read the review instead of just looking at the pic you wouldn’t need to ask.
This is a funy reply. Thank you Leslie.
How do you tell use by date I through box away and froze these.
Says s. E. W. F lot #342 21
09.49 L1
I don’t think any of those numbers are the best before date.
These are my favorite Costco food project. They are delicious, convenient and healthy. Sometimes I will have 2 for lunch or just 1 for a snack. These are great and I have never tired of them.
Me too. I top with chopped cucumber and red pepper with a dash of ranch. Love em.
I love them and our Costcos in Carlsbad and Vista, Ca have them. I bake in toaster oven and top with salsa or Bitchin’ sauce.
I do like these, but I feel the red pepper over powers the egg bite. I buy them often anyway.
I just sampled one at Costco today and it made me feel like I was getting punch in the chest and the head
Thank you FDA for your help in the fight for our lives campaign
Please don’t get me wrong that doesn’t mean the next batch will be bad but there was definitely contamination
Second time writing this
Sad nothing changes for the better now a days
what are you talking about?
You seem somewhat confused! And as someone else just stated here, what are you talking about?
I think that was another shopper pushing you out of the way to get to the bites. Don’t get me wrong; clearly your experience had nothing to do with the product and everything to do with your “head”
I love them but you do pay for the convenience! 2 make a meal. I understand why they are under salted as so many people have cut out salt these days, I have no problem adding my own salt and pepper. I could never understand how people would expect everyone to want the same amount of salt!
I do them in the oven as I have no microwave and love their convenience.
As I’m handicapped and have no car I wish Costco would deliver! I have to buy 2 packages at a time to last until the next time I can pay someone to take me to Costco and, of course, have a small freezer!
I wish Costco would deliver too! Hopefully soon!
They deliver through instacart !
In my area, you can purchase Costco items via InstaCart and have them delivered to your home.
My elderly/disabled neighbor does this often—small frequent shopping trips, due to her apt size refrigerator/freezer.
Love these the taste and especially the convenience factor. Love also that they are individually wrapped.
I am hooked on these egg bites – how come costco doesn’t have them anymore?
Where can I get them?
Hey Kelli! I would reach out to company and ask them if they sell them in another grocery store close to your home.
I just purchased from Walmart. Package is smaller 4 per box. I’m hoping Costco will restock these again soon.
They do I just go some today
They have them at Target but a smaller box
I got them today at Costco. maybe yours has them now.
I absolutely love these Veggie bites.They are tasty and super convenient! I don’t mind paying a little more because they are exactly what I needs Convenience!
I love these and was so disappointed that our Mishawaka Indiana Costco was out of them this week!
Sorry to hear that! Hopefully they have them next time.
My sister bought these at Costco and gave me two to try. I thought they were delicious. Cheaper than the other egg bites that are in the stores. I told her to pick it up for me.
Our Costco quit carrying them. How can I order them for home delivery?
I think you’d have to contact the company directly and see if they deliver or if they have any other grocery stores that carry them in your area.
sams club has them and they’re only 12.98 a box of 20
Sams club, that sounds like it’s in the states! I think most of us here from Canada, where everything is way more expensive!
Have to agree with you. Love the taste and convenience. Would definitely buy again.