Spinach and Cottage Cheese Scramble with Avocado Toast
A rapid, high-protein breakfast featuring fluffy scrambled eggs and cottage cheese served over whole-grain toast with avocado.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Montse + Lila
Montse 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
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
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cottage cheese in the refrigerator and use within 5 days.
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Next: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat (about 350°F / 175°C) and coat with 1 tsp olive oil for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 1 cup fresh spinach to the…
Add 1 cup fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
Look for: wilted
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Whisk 2 large eggs and 0
In a small bowl, whisk 2 large eggs and 0.5 cup cottage cheese together using a fork until blended.
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Toast 1 slice of whole-wheat bread in…
Toast 1 slice of whole-wheat bread in a toaster for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
Look for: golden brown
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Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture…
Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet with the spinach.
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Cook over medium-low heat
Cook over medium-low heat, gently stirring with a spatula for 3 to 4 minutes until eggs are soft and fully set.
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Mash 0
Mash 0.25 avocado on top of the warm toast using a fork.
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Plate the scrambled eggs alongside the avocado…
Plate the scrambled eggs alongside the avocado toast and serve immediately.
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