Cinnamon Raisin Bagel with Cream Cheese and Turkey Sausage
A quick, satisfying breakfast pairing a toasted whole-grain cinnamon raisin bagel and cream cheese with a savory turkey sausage patty and sweet fresh blueberries.
Prep
3 min
Cook
8 min
Total
11 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Brooke + Lila
Brooke 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.
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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.
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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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Prep
3 min
Cook
8 min
Total
11 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Next: Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium…
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Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium…
Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, around 350°F (175°C).
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Add 1 turkey sausage patty to the…
Add 1 turkey sausage patty to the warm skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned, cooked through, and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned, cooked through, and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Slice 1 cinnamon raisin bagel in half…
Slice 1 cinnamon raisin bagel in half and place in a toaster. Toast on medium setting for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden and crisp.
Look for: lightly golden and crisp
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Spread 2 tbsp of cream cheese evenly…
Spread 2 tbsp of cream cheese evenly across the warm toasted bagel halves.
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Plate the cream cheese bagel alongside the…
Plate the cream cheese bagel alongside the cooked turkey sausage patty and 0.5 cup of fresh blueberries, then serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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