Avocado and Herb Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough
Warm, fluffy eggs scrambled with fresh chives, served on toasted sourdough bread with half a creamy avocado.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by April + Lila
April 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
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
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
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
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Store remaining avocado with the pit intact wrapped tightly in plastic to prevent browning.
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Instructions
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Next: Slice the avocado in half
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Slice the avocado in half
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh. Toast the sourdough bread slice to your preferred level of crispness.
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Crack the eggs and whisk with the…
In a small bowl, crack the eggs and whisk with the milk and a tiny pinch of salt and pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy.
Look for: fully combined and slightly frothy
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Heat the olive oil in a small…
Heat the olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Pour the whisked egg mixture into the…
Pour the whisked egg mixture into the pan. Let it sit undisturbed for 10 seconds, then gently pull the eggs from the edges to the center using a spatula to create soft curds.
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Continue stirring gently for 1 to 2…
Continue stirring gently for 1 to 2 minutes until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly wet. Stir in the chopped chives, then remove from heat immediately as they will continue cooking.
Look for: the eggs are mostly set but still slightly wet
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Place the toasted sourdough bread on a…
Place the toasted sourdough bread on a plate. Top with the warm scrambled eggs, arrange the sliced avocado alongside, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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