Cottage-Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon

Breakfast · Easy · 12 min (4 prep + 8 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinLow-carbGluten-free
Cottage-Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon — high-protein breakfast recipe

Cottage-Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon delivers 70 g of protein for just 4 g net carbs — ready in about 12 minutes. It keeps net carbs low and added sugar near zero, so your energy stays steady.

70 gProtein
4 gNet carbs
26 gFat
1 gFiber
530Calories

Ingredients

  • 3 Large eggs
  • 100 g Liquid egg whites
  • 150 g Low-fat cottage cheese
  • 120 g Smoked salmon
  • 1 tsp Butter, chives & pepper

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Method

  1. Whisk the eggs and egg whites; scramble gently in butter over low heat.
  2. When almost set, stir through the cottage cheese for an extra-creamy curd.
  3. Top with the smoked salmon, chives and black pepper.

Storage & make-ahead

Fridge: keeps 3–4 days in an airtight container — reheat gently. Most portions freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight.

Tip

Folding cottage cheese into scrambled eggs is a classic protein hack — creamy and rich without cream.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Low-fat cottage cheese → dairy-free cottage cheese or blended silken tofu; Butter, chives & pepper → olive oil or vegan butter (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 530 kcal · 70 g protein · 4 g net carbs · 26 g fat (10 g sat) · 1 g fiber · 5 g sugar · 1730 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk, Egg, Fish. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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