Protein Packed Fluffy Egg Scramble
A high-protein, fluffy scramble made with whole eggs, egg whites, and creamy cottage cheese. It is the perfect post-HIIT recovery meal to keep you full and energized.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Amy + Lila
Amy 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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk the large egg
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Whisk the large egg
Whisk the large egg, egg white, and protein cottage cheese in a medium bowl until the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy.
Look for: the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy
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Season the mixture with a pinch of…
Season the mixture with a pinch of black pepper.
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Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low…
Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan.
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Pour the egg mixture into the heated…
Pour the egg mixture into the heated skillet and let it sit undisturbed for 20 seconds, or until the edges just begin to set.
Look for: the edges just begin to set
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Gently sweep the eggs from the outer…
Using a heat-resistant spatula, gently sweep the eggs from the outer edges toward the center to form soft, creamy curds.
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Continue to cook and gently stir over…
Continue to cook and gently stir over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the eggs are cooked through but still look moist and glisten.
Look for: the eggs are cooked through but still look moist and glisten
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Slide the scramble onto a plate
Slide the scramble onto a plate, top with chopped fresh chive, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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