Power Breakfast: Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs!” High Protein

Ingredients

• 4 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 0.5 cup Cottage Cheese (full‑fat or low‑fat, smooth)
• 1 tsp Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 0.25 tsp Onion Powder (optional)
• 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder (optional)
• 0.125 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.125 tsp Celtic Sea Salt (or any sea salt)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Chives (chopped)
• 2 oz Cooked Steak (leftover grilled steak, diced (optional))
• 2 tbsp Green Bell Pepper (diced (optional))
• 2 tbsp Cherry Tomatoes (halved (optional))
• 2 tbsp Avocado (diced, optional topping)
• 1 tbsp Shredded Cheddar Cheese (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1. Gather and Prep Ingredients

   Measure the eggs, cottage cheese, seasonings, and optional add‑ins. Chop the chives and dice any vegetables or meat you plan to use.

   Time: PT2M

2. Blend Eggs and Cottage Cheese

   Add the eggs, cottage cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, chives, salt, and pepper to the blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and fluffy.

   Time: PT30S

3. Heat the Skillet

   Place the skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Heat until the oil shimmers, about 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Cook the Egg Mixture

   Pour the blended mixture into the hot skillet. Let it sit for 10 seconds, then begin stirring constantly with a spatula, scraping the bottom of the pan. Cook for 3‑4 minutes until the eggs are set but still soft and fluffy.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Add Optional Ingredients

   Fold in the diced steak, bell pepper, tomatoes, or avocado. Cook an additional 2 minutes just to warm the add‑ins.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

6. Finish with Cheese

   Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top and let it melt for about 30 seconds. You can cover the pan briefly to help the cheese melt faster.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: medium heat

7. Plate and Garnish

   Slide the fluffy eggs onto a plate, garnish with extra chopped chives, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

38 g

Carbohydrates

4 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

0.5 g