Protein Berry Smoothie and Soft Scrambled Eggs
A quick, satisfying breakfast featuring fluffy scrambled eggs paired with a creamy berry protein smoothie made with cottage cheese.
Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Total
8 min
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Equipment
Blender · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Make-ahead: You can measure out the smoothie ingredients (except water) into a container the night before for an even faster morning prep.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk the eggs with a pinch of…
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Whisk the eggs with a pinch of…
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt until fully combined and slightly frothy.
Look for: fully combined and slightly frothy
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Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low…
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and coat with olive oil.
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Pour the whisked eggs into the warm…
Pour the whisked eggs into the warm skillet. Cook, stirring gently and continuously with a spatula, for about 2 to 3 minutes until soft, creamy curds form. Remove from heat immediately.
Look for: soft, creamy curds form
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Combine the cottage cheese
In a high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, frozen mixed berries, vanilla protein powder, and water.
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Blend on high for 45 to 60…
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy
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Pour the smoothie into a tall glass…
Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and plate the warm scrambled eggs alongside it to serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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