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High-Protein Veggie ScrambleBreakfast
High ProteinLow CarbVegetarianGluten Free

High-Protein Veggie Scramble

35g protein breakfast in 10 minutes - egg whites, feta, spinach, done.

Prep

5m

Cook

7m

Total

12m

Servings

1

kcal

340

Protein

35g

Carbs

12g

Fat

16g

Macros per serving

Overview

Why it works

The breakfast that builds the day. Combination of whole eggs and whites keeps fat in check while pushing protein high - a smarter macro split than 4 whole eggs.

  • Whole eggs supply choline, vitamin D, and the full leucine load.
  • Egg whites add cheap, clean protein without raising fat.
  • Spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense greens - folate, iron, magnesium for recovery.

Ingredients

Ingredients · 1 servings

  • 2 whole eggs
  • 4 egg whites (or 120 ml carton whites)
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 30 g crumbled feta
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, chili flakes
  • 1 slice sourdough (optional, +25 g carbs)

Instructions

Step by step

  1. 1

    Whisk eggs and whites with a pinch of salt.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes, cook 1 minute. Add spinach, wilt 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Pour in eggs. Use a silicone spatula to push the curds slowly for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    When 80% set, kill the heat, add feta, fold once. Plate immediately.

Pro Tips

Coach-level details

  • Low and slow heat = creamy curds. High heat = rubber.
  • Take eggs out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking for tender results.
  • Stir in a tbsp of cottage cheese off-heat for an even creamier texture.

Storage & Swaps

Keep it, swap it, save it

Storage

  • Best fresh.
  • Pre-chop veggies and portion egg whites for a 3-minute morning.
  • Label containers with the prep date.

Smart swaps

  • Vegan: swap eggs for firm tofu + black salt scramble + nutritional yeast.
  • Higher carb: serve over sweet potato hash.
  • Lower fat: drop the feta, add salsa for flavor.

Pair with a program

Eating right is half the result.

Plug this recipe into an Onyx program for the other half - periodized training that actually moves the needle.

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