Warm Scrambled Eggs with Avocado and Spinach on Sourdough
Fluffy scrambled eggs paired with warm wilted spinach and creamy sliced avocado over crisp toasted sourdough. A gentle, stomach-friendly breakfast high in protein and healthy fats to start your morning.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make this meal ahead for busy mornings by wilting the spinach ahead of time, though eggs are best freshly scrambled.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Place 1 slice of sourdough bread in…
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Place 1 slice of sourdough bread in…
Place 1 slice of sourdough bread in a toaster and toast until light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Look for: light golden brown
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Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low…
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tsp of extra-virgin olive oil.
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Add 1 cup of spinach to the…
Add 1 cup of spinach to the skillet and gently stir until wilted and tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the spinach to a small plate.
Look for: wilted and tender
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Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl…
Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl and whisk gently with a fork until uniform in color.
Look for: uniform in color
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Turn the skillet heat to low and…
Turn the skillet heat to low and pour in the whisked eggs. Let them set for 20 seconds, then gently push them across the pan with a spatula to form soft curds. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just set but still moist.
Look for: just set but still moist
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Layer the wilted spinach onto the toasted…
Layer the wilted spinach onto the toasted sourdough slice, top with the warm scrambled eggs, and arrange 0.5 ripe avocado slices right on top. Serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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