- Use a clean, dry bowl so the whites whip fully.
- Eggs contribute some vitamin D, but amounts vary and breakfast is not treatment for low mood.
Sunny breakfast liftBreakfast · Modern
Spinach Cloud Egg Toast
Crisp sourdough, lemony spinach, and a fluffy baked egg cloud with a golden, jammy center.
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18 minutesRelaxed difficulty22g protein
Why it fits
A bright yolk, leafy greens, and a playful texture make breakfast feel more inviting while adding protein and some vitamin D.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices sourdough
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ lemon
- Chili flakes, optional
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Separate eggs, keeping yolks intact, and whip whites to stiff peaks; fold in parmesan.
- 02
Spoon whites onto a lined tray, make wells, and bake at 400°F for 4 minutes; add yolks and bake 3 minutes more.
- 03
Pile lemony wilted spinach and cloud eggs onto toast.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use kale or arugula instead of spinach.
- Skip parmesan or use nutritional yeast for a dairy free version.
Cloud eggs are best immediately. Refrigerate cooked spinach for up to 3 days and toast bread fresh.
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Per serving, approximately
360 calories22g protein5g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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