This protein-packed breakfast scramble combines eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese for a creamy, satisfying meal that delivers serious protein without heavy ingredients.1 It is a friendly and informative way to start your day strong while keeping your fitness goals on track.
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 8 min
Total Time: 13 min
Serving Size (g): 1 skillet
Calories per serving: 520
Cuisine: American
Category: Breakfast
Cooking Method: Pan-Cooking
Ingredients
For Scramble
✓ 2 whole eggs
✓ 1 cup (240 g) liquid egg whites
✓ ½ cup (120 g) low-fat cottage cheese
✓ 1 cup spinach
✓ ½ tsp olive oil
✓ Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
Preparing
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Wilt the greens: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.2 Add spinach and cook until wilted.
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Start the eggs: Add eggs and egg whites to the skillet; scramble gently.
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Fold in creaminess: Once the eggs are mostly set, fold in the cottage cheese.
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Final seasoning: Season with salt and pepper and cook until the mixture is just creamy.3
Fitness Tip: Using cottage cheese is a fantastic hack for active adults as it boosts protein content and provides a creamy texture without the need for heavy fats like butter or cream.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving per container
| Serving Size | 1 skillet | |
| Amount per serving | ||
| Calories | 520 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 18 g | 23.08% |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 26.96% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6 g | 2.18% |
| Protein | 50 g | 100% |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 42,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
