High Protein Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese
High-protein, low-carb meal suitable for people with diabetes. Adjust salt if monitoring sodium intake.
Adapted from Skinnytaste
- Diabetes
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Low-histamine
- Heart health
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- High cholesterol
- Vegetarian
- Keto
- Low-carb

Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese (I like Good Culture)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- olive oil spray
Method
- combine cottage cheese and eggs
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, kosher salt and black pepper, to taste with a fork.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and spray with oil. When warm, pour the eggs in.
- Using a rubber spatula, slowly scrape sections of eggs to the center of the pan as the bottom starts to set, creating soft folds for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes total until just set.2 min timer
- Remove from the heat and serve.
Diabetes check: watch for added sugar, sweet sauces and glazes, juice, and large portions of refined carbs. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
Make this fit your whole family
Add who’s at your table, with their conditions, allergies and ages. Gluten checks this recipe for each of them and adds a swap where someone needs one. 7 days free, then $49.99 a year.
More Diabetes recipes

The Best Green Smoothie
This recipe is appropriate for individuals with diabetes mellitus. It includes low glycemic index fruits, healthy fats, and is low in added sugars. However, portion control and monitoring blood sugar levels are still important.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad recipe is suitable for individuals with diabetes. It has a good mix of fiber from quinoa and vegetables, and healthy fats from olive oil. Ensure portion control due to the carbohydrate content of quinoa and chickpeas.

Mediterranean Buddha Bowl
The Mediterranean Buddha Bowl is appropriate for diabetes if portion sizes are controlled. It's rich in fiber (veggies, quinoa, chickpeas), and healthy fats (olive oil, vegan feta), which can help control blood sugar levels. Watch out for carbs in quinoa and hummus.

VEGAN BUDDHA BOWL + LEMON THAINI SAUCE
The recipe is largely suitable for diabetes with its low glycemic ingredients like broccoli, cauliflower, and quinoa. However, reduce or avoid the use of oil, and monitor portion sizes of chickpeas, which can affect blood sugar levels.

Shrimp Stir-Fry
The Shrimp Stir-Fry recipe aligns well with the Mediterranean diet due to its use of olive oil, vegetables, and lean protein (shrimp). However, consider reducing the soy sauce due to its sodium content for a stricter adherence.

Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
A balanced Mediterranean recipe with whole grains, healthy fats, and fruits. However, watch portions of sweeteners for overall balance.
This recipe also fits: Celiac recipes, Hashimoto's recipes, Low-histamine recipes, Heart health recipes, Mediterranean recipes, Balanced recipes, Gluten-free recipes, High cholesterol recipes, Vegetarian recipes, Keto recipes, Low-carb recipes.



