BreakfastHigh-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
Allergen info
Contains: Eggs, Dairy.
Auto-detected from the ingredient list. Always double-check labels on packaged items (e.g. protein powders, sauces, breads), many are produced in facilities that also handle nuts, soy, milk, wheat or eggs. If you have a severe allergy, do not rely on this list alone.
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
Crack the 2 whole eggs into a bowl, add the 4 egg whites and a pinch of salt; whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy.
- 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the spinach if the leaves are large; have the crumbled feta ready to go.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat; do not let it smoke.
- 4
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, pressing them gently so they begin to release their juice.
- 5
Add the spinach and stir for about 30 seconds until it just wilts down.
- 6
Pour the egg mixture into the pan; using a silicone spatula, gently push the eggs from the outside edge toward the center in slow, large curds, pausing for a few seconds between each push.
- 7
When the eggs are about 80 percent set and still look slightly glossy on top, remove the pan from the heat; residual heat will finish cooking them.
- 8
Scatter the crumbled feta over the top and fold the eggs once more so the feta begins to melt.
- 9
Slide onto a plate immediately and season with cracked pepper and chili flakes; serve with sourdough if desired.
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.
