Description
High-Protein Scrambled Eggs combine the richness of eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and nutritious spinach for a protein-packed, satisfying breakfast. Quick and easy to prepare, they provide a flavorful and healthy start to your day.
Ingredients
5 eggs
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup spinach, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese in a bowl until fully combined.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan and gently scramble the eggs, stirring occasionally.
- Once the eggs are halfway set, add the chopped spinach and continue cooking until the eggs are fully set and the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with whole-grain toast or any sides of your choice.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
- Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions for extra flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with a dairy-free alternative like vegan cream cheese or a high-protein dairy-free yogurt.
- For added flavor, mix in fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or basil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
