Description
This fluffy, protein-packed scrambled eggs with cottage cheese is a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal for weight loss. It’s low in carbs, high in protein, and super easy to make in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or green onions) for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl, then mix in the cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan and stir gently with a spatula.
- Continue stirring until the eggs are cooked through but still soft and creamy.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of shredded cheese or a dash of hot sauce.
- To make it low-fat, use cooking spray instead of oil and low-fat cottage cheese.
- Pairs well with whole-grain toast, avocado, or fresh veggies for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 380mg