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🟩 Scrambled Eggs

Serves: 2 | Prep & Cook Time: ~5 min


Ingredients

  • 4 fresh eggs
  • 2 tsp Nuttelex (DF spread) or unsalted butter (fresh, no additives)
  • 2 Tbsp rice milk, oat milk, or regular milk
  • Pinch salt (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp chopped chives (optional, failsafe-safe herb)

Method

  1. Crack eggs into a bowl, add milk, and whisk lightly.
  2. Heat Nuttelex or butter in a non-stick pan over low–medium heat.
  3. Pour in eggs, stirring gently with a spatula until just set and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).
  4. Season lightly with salt if desired and sprinkle with chives.
  5. Serve immediately.

Quick Notes

  • Calories: ~160 kcal per serve (without sides)
  • Carb balance: Very low carb, high in protein and fat.
  • Chemical load: Low — safe with fresh eggs and simple fats.
  • Migraine-friendly: Fresh, simply cooked eggs tolerated for most; avoid aged cheese, vinegar, or heavy seasonings.

Bread Pairing Notes

  • Gluten-free white bread / rice cakes → Low fibre, higher GI; makes the meal more carb-based, but still balanced by egg protein.
  • Gluten-free wholegrain bread → More fibre, lower GI; steadier energy release, but may be harder to digest for some with food intolerance.
  • Potato bread or swede flatbread (GF, low-amine) → Gentle, medium carb load; keeps balance light and migraine-safe.
  • No bread (serve with vegetables instead) → Keeps meal low carb, higher in protein and fibre if using zucchini, leek, or bok choy sides.

 Impact on balance:

  • Adding 1 slice GF bread (~70–90 kcal, ~15 g carbs) shifts the dish from low-carb/high-protein to balanced protein + moderate carb.
  • This can be a good option in the morning for energy, especially if paired with a safe fruit (like pear).

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