Whole-wheat toast with scrambled eggs

Name: Whole-wheat toast with scrambled eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 portions

Soft scrambled pasteurized or fully cooked eggs on whole-wheat toast, a simple protein-rich breakfast cooked through until fully set.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Total: 10 min
Portions: 1

Easy
Pregnancy
Vegetarian
High-protein
Quick and easy

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Gluten-free alternative: use gluten-free bread instead of whole-wheat bread
Dairy-free alternative: use dairy-free spread instead of butter

Ingredients

For 1 portion. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

Amounts are converted from the metric original and rounded to measures you can use at home. Cups are US cups (240 ml) and oven temperatures include Fahrenheit.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

Step 1. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the milk and beat together.
Step 2. Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over a low-medium heat.
Step 3. Pour in the eggs and stir gently and continuously until fully set with no runny liquid remaining.
Step 4. Meanwhile, toast the whole-wheat bread.
Step 5. Season the eggs with black pepper and serve on the toast immediately.

Allergens for your selection

Contains: Eggs
Contains: Milk
Contains: Cereals containing gluten

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Food safety

Only use eggs stamped with the pasteurized mark and cook until both the white and yolk are fully set.
Do not reheat leftover scrambled eggs; discard any that are left over.

Allergens

Contains: Eggs
Contains: Milk
Contains: Cereals containing gluten

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Sources

MyPlate — pregnancy and breastfeeding — US Department of Agriculture, reviewed 31 August 2026
Food safety for pregnant people — US Food and Drug Administration, reviewed 31 August 2026
Iron — health professional fact sheet — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, reviewed 31 August 2026
Cold food storage chart — FoodSafety.gov (US Department of Health and Human Services), reviewed 31 August 2026