Gentle Egg and Turkey Bacon Breakfast Wrap
Fluffy scrambled eggs, savory turkey bacon, and mild cheddar folded inside a warm, soft tortilla. Crafted with low-fiber, gentle ingredients to soothe digestion while delivering high protein and blood sugar balance.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maureen + Lila
Maureen 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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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Instructions
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Next: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat…
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat…
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) and crisp turkey bacon slices for 2 minutes per side until warmed and cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
Look for: warmed and cooked through
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Crack eggs into a small bowl and…
Crack eggs into a small bowl and whisk gently with a fork until uniform.
Look for: uniform
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Lower skillet heat to low at 250°F…
Lower skillet heat to low at 250°F (120°C), pour in eggs, and scramble gently with a spatula for 2 minutes until soft curds form.
Look for: soft curds form
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Warm soft flour tortilla in the skillet…
Warm soft flour tortilla in the skillet or microwave for 10 seconds until pliable.
Look for: pliable
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Layer turkey bacon and scrambled eggs along…
Layer turkey bacon and scrambled eggs along the center of the tortilla, sprinkle with mild cheddar cheese, and roll tightly into a wrap.
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Cut in half and serve warm immediately
Cut in half and serve warm immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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