High Protein Portuguese Toast With Scrambled Eggs
Crisp Portuguese toast topped with soft, creamy eggs whipped with blended cottage cheese and chia seed. A delicate, digestible breakfast designed to maximize protein without heavy volume.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lindsay + Lila
Lindsay 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
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
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
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Blender · Food processor · Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Measure 0.25 cup (56g) cottage cheese and place it into a small blender or food processor with 2 pcs large eggs. Process on high speed for 15 seconds until completely smooth with no visible curds.
Look for: completely smooth with no visible curds
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Add 1 tbsp (12g) chia seed and…
Add 1 tbsp (12g) chia seed and a small pinch of salt to the egg mix. Whisk gently with a fork to combine evenly.
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat…
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat at 300°F (150°C) for 2 minutes. Add 1 tsp (5g) butter and let it melt to cover the pan.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Pour the egg mixture into the skillet
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring slowly and constantly with a spatula until soft, tender curds form.
Look for: soft, tender curds form
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Toast 1 pcs Portuguese bread slice in…
Toast 1 pcs Portuguese bread slice in a toaster for 2 minutes until golden and crisp.
Look for: golden and crisp
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Spoon the scrambled egg mixture evenly over…
Spoon the scrambled egg mixture evenly over the warm Portuguese toast and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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