• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• Optional: 2 tablespoons diced bell peppers or 1/2 cup baby spinach

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
   If using bell peppers, add them to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened. (If using spinach, you’ll add it later.)
   Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. When the edges begin to set (after about 1 minute), use a silicone spatula to gently move the eggs toward the center of the pan.
3. If using spinach, add it now as the eggs begin to set.
4. Continue cooking and gently folding the eggs until they’re set but still creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook.
5. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh chives, and serve immediately.

Have you noticed how some people seem to get leaner just by skipping breakfast while you feel tired and frustrated following the same plan? There’s a biological reason for this unfairness.

Stanford researcher Dr. Stacey Sims sums it up like this… women’s brains respond completely differently to morning fasting than men’s brains. Within 30 minutes of waking, our cortisol (stress hormone) spikes. Without food to signal our brain to calm down, we stay in this heightened stress state, which actually signals our bodies to hold onto fat and break down muscle.

Today’s Fluffy Cottage Cheese Eggs recipe (above) delivers 20g of protein per serving while tasting rich and indulgent. The secret? Cottage cheese whisked into the eggs creates a creamy texture while dramatically boosting protein content.

Even when busy, you can prepare this in under 10 minutes, giving your body exactly what it needs to thrive. It’s not just delicious… it’s strategic nutrition.

The Protein-First Morning Difference

Women who consume 20-30 grams of protein first thing experience remarkable changes:

• Lower cortisol levels throughout the day
• Better stress resilience
• Improved sleep quality
• Enhanced muscle preservation as you age
• Metabolism that works with you, not against you

This month, the ReShape all-in-one fitness app  is focusing on high-protein breakfasts to transform your mornings. You’ll get 30 high protein recipes… plus lunches and dinners!