Avocado and Spinach Scrambled Eggs
Fluffy, protein-packed scrambled eggs gently folded with fresh baby spinach and served with creamy sliced avocado. A simple, nourishing dish that provides steady energy to power through a busy morning.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Henriette + Lila
Henriette 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably 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.
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
A better-fueled day
Make regular eating and hydration easier
Use this meal as an easy anchor for regular food and a glass of water—two simple things that can get lost on a busy day.
Notice: timing + hydration
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Storage: Scrambled eggs are best eaten immediately, but any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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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 until the yolks and whites are completely combined and slightly frothy.
Look for: the yolks and whites are completely combined and slightly frothy
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Heat the olive oil in a non-stick…
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
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Add the baby spinach to the skillet…
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it is fully wilted.
Look for: it is fully wilted
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Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet…
Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet with the spinach.
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Cook the eggs
Cook the eggs, stirring gently and continuously with a spatula, for 2 to 3 minutes until soft, pillowy curds form and they are no longer liquid.
Look for: soft, pillowy curds form and they are no longer liquid
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Remove the skillet from the heat immediately…
Remove the skillet from the heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
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Plate the scrambled eggs alongside the sliced…
Plate the scrambled eggs alongside the sliced fresh avocado and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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