COTTAGE CHEESE PROTEIN SCRAMBLE

Name: Cottage Cheese Protein Scramble
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 120ml (1/2 cup) liquid egg whites; 115g (1/2 cup) low-fat cottage cheese; 15g butter; Fresh chives, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

The secret ingredient for the fluffiest, most protein-packed scrambled eggs ever. Cottage cheese adds creaminess and boosts protein to 35g per serving.

35g

Protein

280

Calories

15m

Total Time

Yield

Nutrition per 1 plate

Carbs8g

Fat14g

Fiber1g

Sugar5g

Sodium520mg

DifficultyBeginner

INGREDIENTS

ingredient(s) swapped

Nutrition Facts

Updated with substitutions

1 servings per recipe

Serving size

1 plate

Amount per serving

Calories

280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g

Total Carbohydrate 8g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 35g

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used.

Verified using USDA FoodData Central

P:E Ratio

Higher = Better

: 1

P:E Ratio = grams of protein per 100 non-protein calories. Higher ratios support fat loss & muscle retention.

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend

Add eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Heat Pan

Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.

Cook Slowly

Pour in egg mixture. Let sit for 30 seconds, then gently push from edges to center with a spatula.

Fold

Continue folding gently every 30 seconds. Remove from heat while eggs are still slightly wet - they'll continue cooking.

Serve

Season with salt and pepper, top with fresh chives. Serve immediately.

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