Power-Up Breakfast: Because Midlife Doesn’t Run on Coffee Alone

You know the saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? Well, after 50, it’s also the most strategic. Because if you want to slay meetings, conquer errands, or just remember where you put your reading glasses, you need fuel, not fluff.

That’s where this Protein-Packed Power-Up Scramble Bowl comes in. It’s bold, balanced, and ready to take on anything from Pilates to grandkid duty. It’s basically the breakfast version of a confident woman who’s done apologizing for microwaving her coffee three times.

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Prep Time:20

Cook Time:10

Total Time:30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

6 medium eggs
1/4 cup cottage cheese (hello, creamy protein!)
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup baby spinach
1 medium sweet potato
1 avocado
2 tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Cut sweet potato in half, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cook in 450° oven for 30 minutes or in microwave for 6 minutes
Poach 2 eggs in skillet with 1/2" boiling water
In a bowl, whisk 4 eggs, salt & pepper and cottage cheese until fluffy.
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add spinach and beans.
Pour in egg mixture. Scramble gently until just set.
Assemble ingredients on plate and top 2 scrambled eggs with 1 poached egg for extra yum.
Serve warm, topped with avocado slices and your favorite sassy seasoning.
Nutrition Highlights (Per Serving):
Protein: 20–26g
Calories: 350
Fiber: ~5g
Healthy fats: ✅ (Avocado + olive oil)
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FINAL THOUGHTS
Midlife isn’t about shrinking yourself or skipping meals to fit into jeans from 1993. It’s about nourishing your body so you can live louder, laugh harder, and brunch longer.
So tomorrow morning, skip the empty carbs and power up with protein. And the poached egg offers a unexpected yum-punch! Your body, brain, and to-do list will thank you.