Smoked Paprika Savory Oats with Eggs and Cottage Cheese
A comforting, savory breakfast bowl featuring warm rolled oats topped with a fluffy egg and cottage cheese scramble, folded with baby spinach and a dust of smoked paprika.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Holly + Lila
Holly 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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
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.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Whisk
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Make ahead: You can cook the oats in advance and reheat them with a splash of water or unsweetened almond milk before topping with the fresh scramble.
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Next: Bring 1 cup (240ml) of water and…
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Bring 1 cup (240ml) of water and…
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup (240ml) of water and a small pinch of salt to a gentle boil. Stir in the rolled oats, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and creamy. Cover and remove from heat.
Look for: the oats are tender and creamy
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Whisk together the large eggs
In a medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, and garlic powder until completely blended.
Look for: completely blended
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Heat the olive oil in a non-stick…
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the spinach and saute for about 1 to 2 minutes until it begins to wilt.
Look for: it begins to wilt
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Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture…
Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture directly over the wilted spinach. Cook slowly, stirring gently with a spatula, for about 2 to 3 minutes until soft, creamy curds form and are just set.
Look for: soft, creamy curds form and are just set
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Transfer the warm cooked oats to a…
Transfer the warm cooked oats to a serving bowl. Top with the warm scramble, dust evenly with the smoked paprika, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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