High Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs with Turkey Bacon
Fluffy scrambled eggs blended with creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and crispy turkey bacon served with whole-wheat toast. A hearty, savory American breakfast ready in just 10 minutes.
Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lori + Lila
Lori 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.
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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
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
You can prepare cooked turkey bacon in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to speed up busy mornings.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium…
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Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium…
Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 2 turkey bacon strips; cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Look for: crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate
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Whisk together 2 large eggs
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 0.33 cup liquid egg whites, 0.25 cup low-fat cottage cheese, a pinch of black pepper, and salt until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Heat 0.5 tsp olive oil in the same skillet over medium-low heat.
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Add 1 cup baby spinach to the…
Add 1 cup baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
Look for: wilted
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Pour the egg mixture into the skillet…
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and let it sit for 20 seconds until the edges begin to set.
Look for: the edges begin to set
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Gently scramble with a spatula for 2…
Gently scramble with a spatula for 2 to 3 minutes over low heat until softly set and creamy.
Look for: softly set and creamy
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Toast 1 whole-wheat bread slice in a…
Toast 1 whole-wheat bread slice in a toaster for 2 minutes until golden.
Look for: golden
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Plate the scrambled eggs alongside the turkey…
Plate the scrambled eggs alongside the turkey bacon and whole-wheat toast, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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