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Healthy Low-Carb Breakfast Bowl for Pregnancy

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A quick, nutritious, and delicious low-carb breakfast bowl perfect for pregnancy, featuring creamy cottage cheese, avocado, eggs, and fresh veggies with crunchy nuts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese, small-curd, full-fat
  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • 2 large eggs, hard-boiled and sliced
  • ½ cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup (30g) baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place 2 large eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and cool under cold running water. Peel and slice once cool.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado with a fork or potato masher until creamy but still a bit chunky. Add lemon juice to prevent browning and brighten flavor.
  3. Add 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese to the mashed avocado. Stir gently until combined. For extra smoothness, pulse quickly in a food processor if desired.
  4. Fold in halved cherry tomatoes, chopped baby spinach, and diced red onion (if using). Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika or cayenne if desired.
  5. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts or pecans and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  6. Spoon the cottage cheese and avocado mixture into serving bowls. Arrange sliced hard-boiled eggs on top, then sprinkle with toasted nuts, chia seeds, and fresh cilantro or parsley.
  7. Add a final sprinkle of salt and pepper if needed, and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavors.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for creaminess. Make sure avocado is ripe but not mushy. Do not overcook eggs to avoid rubbery texture. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. Add salt and spices gradually and taste as you go. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with coconut yogurt. Can prepare base mixture a day ahead but keep eggs and nuts separate until serving.

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