High Protein Cottage Cheese Scramble
A fluffy, protein-packed breakfast scramble featuring creamy cottage cheese, savory Canadian bacon, and sweet mini peppers.
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Barbara + Lila
Barbara 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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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
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
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
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
7 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Finely dice the mini pepper and Canadian…
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Finely dice the mini pepper and Canadian…
Finely dice the mini pepper and Canadian bacon.
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Whisk together the egg
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, egg whites, and cottage cheese until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced Canadian bacon and mini pepper, sauteing for 2-3 minutes until the pepper softens.
Look for: the pepper softens
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Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture…
Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet.
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Cook
Cook, stirring gently with a spatula, until the eggs are set but still creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
Look for: the eggs are set but still creamy
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Serve immediately while warm
Serve immediately while warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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