Description
These secret recipe scrambled and fried eggs are soft, creamy, and packed with protein. Made with ricotta cheese, egg whites, almond milk, and nutritional yeast, this quick breakfast recipe creates fluffy eggs that can be served scrambled, fried, or layered into a delicious breakfast sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/8 cup liquid egg whites
- 1/8 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon fat free ricotta cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Optional: 2 slices high-fiber bread
- Optional: 2 teaspoons light mayonnaise
- Optional: 1 tablespoon shredded cheese
- Optional: 2 tablespoons diced bell peppers
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped spinach
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- Optional: 2 tablespoons sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Spray a medium non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the egg, egg whites, almond milk, ricotta cheese, and nutritional yeast until fully combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the warm skillet.
- For scrambled eggs: Cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges begin to set. Gently fold and scrape the eggs with a spatula, cooking another 2 to 3 minutes until soft and fully cooked.
- Add vegetables or shredded cheese during the final minute of cooking if desired.
- For fried eggs: Allow the mixture to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until mostly set. Carefully flip with a spatula and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Serve immediately on its own or on toasted bread with light mayonnaise for a breakfast sandwich.
Notes
- Ricotta cheese creates an extra creamy and fluffy texture.
- Nutritional yeast adds a mild cheesy flavor without extra calories.
- Cook the eggs over medium heat to prevent drying out.
- Fresh vegetables like spinach and peppers work especially well in this recipe.
- These eggs taste best freshly cooked but can be reheated gently.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or turkey sausage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
