High-Protein Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese And Spinach
Fluffy, savory scrambled eggs boosted with creamy cottage cheese and wilted spinach for a quick morning meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelli + Lila
Kelli 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
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
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
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Store leftover cooked spinach in the fridge for up to 3 days to speed up prep even further.
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Instructions
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Crack 2 large eggs and add 0
In a medium bowl, crack 2 large eggs and add 0.5 cup cottage cheese. Whisk vigorously with a fork for 30 seconds until completely smooth and combined.
Look for: completely smooth and combined
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Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat…
Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tsp olive oil. Allow the skillet to heat for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 1 cup fresh spinach to the…
Add 1 cup fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted and vibrant green.
Look for: wilted and vibrant green
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Lower the heat to medium-low and pour…
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the skillet with the spinach.
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Gently stir continuously with a silicone spatula…
Gently stir continuously with a silicone spatula for 2 to 3 minutes until soft, creamy curds form and the eggs are set.
Look for: soft, creamy curds form and the eggs are set
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Serve immediately on a warm plate and…
Serve immediately on a warm plate and top with 1 slice of toasted whole-wheat bread.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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