Balanced Full English Breakfast
A nourishing full English breakfast with sausage, bacon, egg, beans, black pudding, and toast, designed to support hormonal balance and energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Em + Lila
Em 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 HealthComfortably 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
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
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
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 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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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Cook the sausage and bacon in a…
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Cook the sausage and bacon in a…
Cook the sausage and bacon in a non-stick pan over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
Look for: browned and cooked through
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Fry the egg to your preferred doneness
In the same pan, fry the egg to your preferred doneness.
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Warm the baked beans gently in a…
Warm the baked beans gently in a small saucepan over low heat.
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Lightly toast the bread slices until golden
Lightly toast the bread slices until golden.
Look for: golden
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Heat the black pudding slices in the…
Heat the black pudding slices in the pan until crisp on both sides.
Look for: crisp on both sides
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Plate all components together and serve warm
Plate all components together and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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