Eggs with Cottage Cheese
These cottage cheese scrambled eggs are soft, fluffy, and naturally packed with protein. They come together in minutes, and it's an easy breakfast you can meal prep for a few days ahead.
If you want a breakfast that's quick, high in protein, and doesn't feel heavy first thing in the morning, these scrambled eggs are a solid go-to.
I make them with a spoonful of cottage cheese, which melts right into the eggs, making them extra creamy without changing the flavor.
They're great on their own, stuffed into a wrap, or served with roasted veggies. And if you prep a batch ahead, they reheat surprisingly well, which isn't something you can say about most scrambled eggs.
High-Protein Eggs Ingredients
This version uses simple ingredients, cooks quickly, and keeps that soft texture you want in scrambled eggs.
- Eggs: You will need 5 large eggs. Use fresh, high-quality eggs. Consider pasture-raised or organic eggs for better flavor and nutrition.
- Cottage cheese: "Good Cultures" is a suggestion, but any brand you enjoy is fine.
- Olive oil: Extra-virgin olive oil is preferred, but butter works great.
- Salt and pepper: To season the eggs.
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese?
Yes! Use a few tablespoons. It makes the eggs tangy and creamy.
How to Make High-Protein Scrambled Eggs
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the cottage cheese, salt, and pepper, and whisk until everything looks smooth and creamy. Warm a nonstick or stainless-steel pan over medium-low heat, then add the olive oil and swirl it around to coat the bottom.
Pour in the eggs and keep the heat low. Stir slowly and gently as they cook; low heat is what keeps them soft and creamy.
Once the eggs reach the texture you like, take the pan off the heat and top with fresh dill or chives.
If you like easy high-protein breakfasts, here are a few other recipes:
- Greek Muffin-Tin Omelets - great for prepping a full tray at once, and they reheat really well.
- Mediterranean Egg Bites - perfect if you want something you can grab straight from the fridge.
- High Protein Ground Turkey Breakfast Bowls - another simple breakfast prep if you prefer a heartier, more filling bowl.
- Dairy-Free Egg Bake - a good option if you avoid dairy but still want a make-ahead breakfast.
- Mediterranean Bowl Recipe - easy to turn into a breakfast bowl by adding your scrambled eggs on the side.
If you give these eggs a try, I hope they make your mornings a little easier and a lot more enjoyable.
PrintProtein Scrambled Eggs
Boost your protein intake with this easy and flavorful scrambled eggs recipe. Includes cottage cheese for extra protein. Feel energized all morning long.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: High-Protein Recipe
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese (Good Culture 4% recommended)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional: chopped dill, parsley, or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the mixture looks smooth and creamy.
- Warm a nonstick or stainless-steel skillet over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
- Pour in the egg mixture. Cook gently, stirring slowly and continuously. Keep the heat low so the eggs stay soft and creamy instead of drying out.
- Once the eggs are almost set, but still glossy, take the pan off the heat. They'll finish cooking in the residual warmth.
- Top with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 0.7 g
- Sodium: 554.7 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
- Protein: 23.4 g
- Cholesterol: 691 mg