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Two-Egg and Cottage Cheese Scramble: 24g of Protein in Six Minutes
Published October 15, 2026. General information, not medical advice.
Some mornings coffee is all you want. Then it is ten o'clock, you have eaten nothing, and the day's protein is already behind.
This scramble is a small, warm way to catch up. Two eggs and a little cottage cheese cook together into something soft and creamy, and the whole thing takes about six minutes.
What you need
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup 1% cottage cheese
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 small handful of spinach
How to make it
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl and stir in the cottage cheese.
- Warm the oil in a small pan over low heat and wilt the spinach for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the eggs and stir gently until just set, about 2 minutes.
The numbers
About 24g of protein and about 240 calories for the whole plate. Values are approximate and shift a little with the brand of cottage cheese, so check your label.
On a queasy day
Leave out the spinach and cook the eggs until they are very soft. Serve it warm, not hot. A gentle temperature and a mild smell are often what make a first bite possible.
Why it works for a small appetite
The cottage cheese makes the eggs creamier, so you do not need butter or cream. It also adds protein without adding much volume, which matters when you fill up fast. It is best eaten right away, so make just one serving.
Quick answers
How much protein is in this scramble?
About 24g of protein and about 240 calories, made with 2 eggs and 1/3 cup of 1% cottage cheese. Values are approximate.
How long does it take?
About six minutes from bowl to plate.
Can I make it gentler on a queasy day?
Skip the spinach, cook the eggs until very soft and serve it warm, not hot.
If you like soft, warm breakfasts, the Kitchen has more of them.
Nutrition values are approximate and depend on the brands you use. This is food information, not medical or nutrition advice. Ask your prescriber or a registered dietitian what is right for you.