Creamy Cottage Cheese and Scrambled Egg Sourdough Toast
A comforting 5-minute breakfast featuring fluffy scrambled eggs folded into warm cottage cheese spread over toasted sourdough. High in protein and perfectly satisfying for busy mornings.
Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Rachael + Lila
Rachael 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
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
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
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Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cottage cheese sealed in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for easy weekday assembly.
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Instructions
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Next: Place 1 slice of sourdough bread into…
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Place 1 slice of sourdough bread into…
Place 1 slice of sourdough bread into a toaster and toast on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and firm.
Look for: golden brown and firm
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil…
While the bread toasts, heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil in a small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl
Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl, whisk with a fork until smooth, and pour into the warmed skillet.
Look for: smooth, and pour into the warmed skillet
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Gently push the eggs across the skillet…
Gently push the eggs across the skillet with a spatula for 1 to 2 minutes until soft curds form and eggs are nearly cooked through.
Look for: soft curds form and eggs are nearly cooked through
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Spread 0.5 cup (115g) of cottage cheese evenly over the warm toasted sourdough.
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Top the cottage cheese toast with the…
Top the cottage cheese toast with the warm scrambled eggs, sprinkle with 1 tbsp of chopped chives if desired, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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