Turkey Bacon and Egg Breakfast Scramble
A quick high-protein scramble packed with savory turkey bacon, eggs, tender spinach, sweetcorn, and fresh cherry tomatoes. Ready in just 13 minutes for a quick and satisfying morning meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a microwave for 45 seconds.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
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Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) and add 1 tsp olive oil.
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Slice 3 slices turkey bacon into 0
Slice 3 slices turkey bacon into 0.5 inch (1.25 cm) pieces and add them to the hot skillet.
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Cook the turkey bacon pieces for 3…
Cook the turkey bacon pieces for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crisp around the edges.
Look for: browned and slightly crisp around the edges
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Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl…
Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl and whisk gently with a fork until the yolks and whites are combined.
Look for: the yolks and whites are combined
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Halve 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes and add them along with 0.25 cup sweetcorn and 1 cup spinach to the skillet with the turkey bacon.
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Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until…
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach wilts slightly and the tomatoes soften.
Look for: the spinach wilts slightly and the tomatoes soften
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Lower the skillet heat to medium-low and…
Lower the skillet heat to medium-low and pour the whisked eggs evenly over the vegetable and turkey bacon mixture.
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Gently push and fold the eggs using…
Gently push and fold the eggs using a spatula for 2 minutes until soft curds form and the eggs are cooked through but still moist.
Look for: soft curds form and the eggs are cooked through but still moist
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat, plate immediately, and enjoy while warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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