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High-Protein Breakfast Bowl

A savory breakfast bowl built for stable morning glucose. 40g protein, slow-absorbing carbs, and healthy fats to keep you full until lunch.

High-Protein Breakfast Bowl
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
1 serving

Macros per Serving

18g
Carbs
40g
Protein
22g
Fat
420
Calories

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 100g cottage cheese
  • 50g spinach
  • 30g avocado
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, paprika

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  2. 2Sauté spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3Push spinach to the side, crack eggs into the pan.
  4. 4Cook eggs to preference (sunny-side up works great).
  5. 5Transfer to a bowl, top with cottage cheese and avocado.
  6. 6Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

T1D Tips

  • →The fat from eggs and avocado slows carb absorption — perfect for stable morning glucose.
  • →Pre-bolus 10-15 minutes before eating if your morning sensitivity is high.
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