Soft Scrambled Eggs with Sourdough and Collagen Coffee
Creamy soft-scrambled eggs melted with dairy-free cheddar and served alongside toasted sourdough. Paired with a warm cup of decaf coffee enriched with cashew milk and collagen.
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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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil…
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil…
Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over low heat.
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Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl…
Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl and whisk thoroughly until uniform.
Look for: uniform
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Pour the eggs into the warmed skillet
Pour the eggs into the warmed skillet. Stir gently and continuously with a silicone spatula for 2 to 3 minutes until soft curds form and eggs look creamy but set.
Look for: soft curds form and eggs look creamy but set
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Fold in 25g of dairy-free cheddar cheese…
Fold in 25g of dairy-free cheddar cheese right at the end until just melted, then remove the skillet from heat.
Look for: just melted, then remove the skillet from heat
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Toast 1 slice of sourdough bread in…
Toast 1 slice of sourdough bread in a toaster until light golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes.
Look for: light golden brown and crisp
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Pour 1 cup (240ml) of warm brewed…
Pour 1 cup (240ml) of warm brewed decaf coffee into a mug.
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Stir 10g of collagen powder and 0
Stir 10g of collagen powder and 0.25 cup (60ml) of cashew milk into the coffee until completely dissolved and smooth.
Look for: completely dissolved and smooth
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Plate the soft scrambled eggs alongside the…
Plate the soft scrambled eggs alongside the sourdough toast and serve immediately with the warm collagen coffee.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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