Cozy Scrambled Cheddar Eggs with Sourdough and Strawberries
Fluffy eggs scrambled with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh baby spinach, served alongside toasted sourdough and sweet sliced strawberries.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Prep Ahead: Wash and slice your strawberries the night before to make your morning assembly even faster.
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk the eggs in a small bowl…
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Whisk the eggs in a small bowl…
Whisk the eggs in a small bowl with a tiny pinch of salt and pepper until completely combined and slightly frothy.
Look for: completely combined and slightly frothy
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Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low…
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
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Add the baby spinach to the skillet
Add the baby spinach to the skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring gently, until the leaves are just wilted and bright green.
Look for: the leaves are just wilted and bright green
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Pour the whisked eggs directly over the…
Pour the whisked eggs directly over the spinach. Let them sit for 10 seconds, then use a heat-safe spatula to gently lift and fold the eggs from the edges toward the center.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over them
When the eggs are about half-cooked (still quite wet but clumping together), sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over them. Continue to fold gently for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until the eggs are soft-set and the cheese is melted.
Look for: the eggs are soft-set and the cheese is melted
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Remove the pan from the heat immediately…
Remove the pan from the heat immediately to prevent the eggs from drying out.
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Toast the sourdough bread slice to your…
Toast the sourdough bread slice to your desired level of crispness.
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Serve the warm cheesy scrambled eggs alongside…
Serve the warm cheesy scrambled eggs alongside the toasted sourdough and a side of fresh, sliced strawberries.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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