High Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

These high protein, low carb, cottage cheese scrambled eggs are a quick, easy, and healthy breakfast or lunch choice that packs 28 grams of protein and can be ready to eat in just 4 minutes.

The secret to light and fluffy eggs is the addition of the cottage cheese. The eggs always pulls just the right amount of moisture from the cottage cheese while the curds melt to into cheesy and gooey yumminess. It’s hard to believe these eggs are actually healthy. It’s the only way I make scrambled eggs now.

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• Ingredients
• Tips for light and fluffy scrambled eggs
• Additional add-in options
• Frequently asked questions
• High Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Eggs and cottage cheese are two staples in a high protein diet, low carb diet. By combining the two you get double the protein with half the effort.

You can use store bought cottage cheese if you are short on time or homemade cottage cheese to ensure you are eating the cleanest ingredients possible.

One of my favorite cottage cheese recipes is this whipped cottage cheese that is very versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes.

Ingredients

With just 4 ingredients (3 if you omit the salt), these cottage cheese scrambled eggs are the ultimate high protein meal, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Yes, I could eat scrambled eggs for every meal of the day. You just need the following simple ingredients:

• eggs
• cottage cheese
• butter or nonstick spray
• salt (optional)

Free range farm fresh eggs from chickens raised without hormones or antibiotics are the best choice for eggs. As much as it pains me to say it (I am the ultimate penny pincer when it comes to groceries), they are the healthiest choice. Yes, they may be more expensive but the benefits far outweigh the cost. If you are able to find a local farmer who sells eggs, this is your best bet for affordable, quality eggs. I get mine from a local farm for $3 per dozen which is actually less than I pay at the store for cage-free or regular eggs.

Full fat cottage cottage cheese works best for this recipe but if you don’t have full fat, just use whatever you have. You can even use lactose free cottage cheese or A2 cottage cheese.

Don’t shy away from using butter. I actually love using European style butter. Butter is not bad, however moderation is key. However, if you prefer to not use butter then it can easily be substituted for non stick cooking spray.

The salt is optional and likely not needed. I have a salty palette and I don’t add any additional salt. The cottage cheese usually has salt that is sufficient for this recipe.

Tips for light and fluffy scrambled eggs

• Heat. Heat the eggs low and slow. Sure you could have these eggs ready in under 3 minutes if you cranked up the heat. However, the light and airy texture comes from slowly heating the eggs.
• Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the eggs. Using a rubber spatula to fold the eggs, instead of stirring creates the perfect texture.
• Use full fat cottage cheese. As mentioned before, the extra fat gives these eggs just the right amount of flavor.
• Use pasture raised farm fresh eggs when possible. There’s nothing like a farm fresh egg with it’s bright yellow yolk. It creates the most vibrant scrambled eggs.
• Use a nonstick pan: There’s nothing worse than trying to clean a pan that has scrambled eggs stuck to it.
• Avoid overcooking the eggs. Rely on the appearance of the eggs to determine when they are done. When it starts to loose it’s glossy appearance, remove them from the heat.

Additional add-in options

Need to dress it up a bit? Try these simple additions:

• smoked salmon
• avocado
• sauted spinach
• sauted mushrooms
• roasted tomatoes
• turkey sausage
• fresh herbs

If your day is busy and you need an on-the-go high protein option, then these high protein cottage cheese egg cups are perfect. They have the same nutritional value but are portable and perfect for those crazy days!

Frequently asked questions