Smoked Salmon and Spinach Egg Scramble
A quick, savory breakfast scramble loaded with smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and wilted spinach. Perfect for a high-protein morning start in under ten minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Yvonne + Lila
Yvonne 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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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Steadier energy
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
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy 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
For meal prep, chop spinach and slice avocado ahead of time to make assembly even faster.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk the eggs in a small bowl…
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Whisk the eggs in a small bowl…
Whisk the eggs in a small bowl until fully blended and uniform in color.
Look for: fully blended and uniform in color
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Heat the olive oil in a nonstick…
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute until warmed through.
Look for: warmed through
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Add the spinach to the skillet and…
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted.
Look for: just wilted
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Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet…
Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet and gently sweep across the pan with a spatula to form soft curds, cooking for about 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Fold in the smoked salmon and remove…
Fold in the smoked salmon and remove the skillet from the heat when the eggs are set but still soft.
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Divide onto a serving plate and top…
Divide onto a serving plate and top with sliced avocado before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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