Cloud Eggs Are the Most Whimsical Breakfast You’ll Ever See… And They’re All Over Instagram

We love viral Instagram food pics as much as the next gal or guy, but there’s no doubt that sometimes these trends seem a little… trendy. But actually, the latest Instagram food trend is a centuries-old French dish. Tell that to all the hipsters out there who think they invented the next big thing. Cloud eggs are what we’re talking about here, and they aren’t like other egg recipes. They’re uber-pretty, super simple to make, and are one of many classic French recipes you might stumble upon on your Instagram feed.

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🍳 Bfast pt. 1 is fluffy cloud eggs cooked in @womensbest coconut oil on a bed of spinach 🤗🍃 lotsa healthy fats to help fill me up. I love a good bowl of carbs as much as the next person but my body RACES through carbs honestly I never stay full lol. So making sure I get lotsa fats in the morning is essential for me 😊 Bfast pt.2 is a mixture of @alpro go on soya yog, almond butter, and frozen berries. Nomnommmm. Enjoy your day 💕 #womensbest

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1. Bright-Eyed Morning: Cloud eggs are basically everything you could ever want in a breakfast. They’re pretty, textural, and super heathy. Serve them with greens to keep things light and bright.

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Los "huevos nube", o #cloudeggs, la nueva sensación de #laurenstandbridge123 . Medio millón de usuarios ya se han atrevido a hacerlos. Este plato ha nacido con una idiosincrasia claramente amateur. No hay una receta específica para prepararlos, pero la mayoría comparten estas premisas básicas: separar la clara de la yema, que se reservará hasta después. Luego batir la clara hasta que esta adquiera una consistencia más sólida, parecida al merengue. Se añade la sal, la pimienta y, si te apetece, puedes incluir semillas como la chía. Al final espolvorea queso parmesano o cheddar. Algunas recetas también incluyen cebolleta, jamón o bacon. Fotos: @beetroot_and_bear @laurenstandbridge123 @wiseriversw #BuenGusto #Panamá #instafood #FoodLovers #FoodPorn #gastronomía

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2. Oeufs à la Neige: Cloud eggs are actually a 1700s-era French dish called oeufs à la neige, or eggs in snow. These days, snow eggs are actually a totally different thing — but their older iteration has been revived in the form of cloud eggs.

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Just made #cloudeggs and they were amazing! Separate two eggs (I added extra @pureggandlifeplus egg whites for more volume and protein) beat until soft peaks form. Bake whites in the over for about 5-7 minutes until they start to look slightly golden then add yolks and bake for a few more minutes ☁️

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3. Simply Fresh: Though cloud eggs may *look* fancy, they’re actually pretty easy to make. You’ll separate your yolks from your whites, fluff the whites until they form peaks, and bake the whites in your oven, leaving a tiny hole in the middle. After the whites have started to harden, add the yolk and pop them back into the oven until the yolks are lightly cooked.

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📽Luz, cámara, #CloudEggs (en criollo, #HuevosNube) Te acercamos esta preparación, que hoy es tendencia, para que brunchees el fin de semana con mucha onda 😎🤘🏻 👉🏼Receta para 1 (mirá todas las fotos!): ☁Precalentá el horno a fuego medio ☁Separa la clara de la yema y batí la primera a punto nieve 👉🏼cuando das vuelta el bowl y la clara no se cae ya está ☁Condimentá a gusto con sal y pimienta y mezclá con una espátula con movimiento envolvente suave 👉🏼muy suave y sólo un toque porque si mezclas demasiado se van a bajar 👉🏼otro #dato, dale tu toque agregando una cucharada de queso rallado y/o un poco de jamón cocido o panceta salteada y picada, hiervas, etc ☁Disponé la preparacion en forma de nido sobre una placa para horno con papel manteca o aluminio rociado con aceite o rocío vegetal 👉🏼para hacer el nido, poné la clara a nieve en un solo lugar y con una cuchara forma el "pozo" presionando el centro y buscando formar una pared profunda que luego contenga la yema ☁Llevá al horno por 3 minutos ☁Retirá la placa y ubicá la yema en el centro. Llevá al horno por 3 minutos más ☁Sacá la placa del horno, deja unos segundos que enfríe un poco así toma cuerpo la clara y retirá el #cloudegg con una espátula de metal con cuidado! ☁️Nosotros los servimos sobre tostada de pan de campo casero con espinacas salteadas con ajo y oliva pero las opciones son infinitas: guacamole, hongos salteados, cebollas caramelizadas, lo que quieras!✔️ #CRHBsalado #CRHBbrunch #CRHBalmuerzo #CRHBcena #CRHBcasero #CRHBrecetas #CRHBhuevoscaseros #CRHBhuevo #comerricohacebien

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4. Cloud Egg Sandwich: Add your cloud eggs to fresh bread and throw some spinach in for a complete meal. You’ll probably want your egg to be a little runny — trust us on this one.

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We are loving these #cloudeggs on #bagels for breakfast! @genuinecafe255 #foodie #healthybreakfast #welovefood #goteamgdc

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5. Get Fancy: You know what would pair beautifully with cloud eggs? Bagels and microgreens. You’re welcome.

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Good Morning!! Who wants some #CloudEggs !!! The yolk sits in a cloud of fluffy but dense, almost bread like egg whites, and it's seriously, seriously good!!!! #meatontheside

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6. Golden Brown: See how the egg whites are lightly browned and crunchy? That’s exactly what makes cloud eggs so delicious… and worth the extra effort.

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On trend with cloud eggs! ☁ 🍳 #cloudeggs #changingeatinghabits

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7. Sunny Side Up: Cloud eggs are just like any other egg breakfast. But better.

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Got my head (and eggs) in the clouds 🍳⛅️ have you tried cloud eggs yet? #homemade #breakfast #cloudeggs #tryit

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8. Eggs and Bacon: Pair cloud eggs with breakfast meats for a rich and filling way to start your day. We particularly love the bacon-eggs combo ourselves.

9. Deconstructed Omelette: Add some chives, ham, onions, and cheese to your cloud eggs to create a deconstructed omelette-type meal.

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G🌞🍳d morning! If you haven't tried cloud eggs they're super easy and get foolproof runny yolk every time 👌 #cloudeggs #healthybreakfast #yolkporn #avocado

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10. The Coolest Brekky Around: What do you get when you combine cloud eggs with avocado (or even better… avocado toast!)? The hippest breakfast this side of Brooklyn.

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