High-protein ham and fromage blanc omelette

An extra-high-protein, fluffy omelette whisked with fromage blanc and filled with ham. High in protein and low in carbohydrate, it is a quick meal that suits cutting or a good start to a training day.

Preparation: 5 min  |  Cooking: 7 min  |  Servings: 1  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 400 kcal · 36 g protein · 2 g carbohydrate · 27 g fat

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp fromage blanc
• 2 slices of ham
• chives, salt, pepper
• 1 tsp olive oil

Method

1. Beat the eggs with the fromage blanc, salt and pepper (the fromage blanc makes the omelette fluffier).
2. Add the diced ham and the chives.
3. Pour into a hot, lightly oiled pan.
4. Leave to set for 4 to 5 minutes, fold and serve.

Nutritional benefits

With 35 g of protein and only 4 g of carbohydrate, this omelette is ideal for cutting, for low-carb eating or for a high-protein breakfast. Eggs provide complete protein and many micronutrients, and the fromage blanc boosts the protein while lightening the texture. Filling and quick.

Variations and substitutions

• With vegetables: spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes.
• Vegetarian: leave out the ham and add cheese.
• Lactose-free: leave out the fromage blanc and use just eggs.
• With smoked salmon for omega-3.

Storage and making ahead

Best freshly cooked, but it can be eaten cold in a lunchbox. It can also be made as baked « muffins ».

💡 Good to know

Fromage blanc in the eggs is the trick for an omelette that is both higher in protein and fluffier, without adding any fat.

Further reading

Discover more high-protein recipes · keto & low-carb recipes · weight-loss recipes.

Foods in this recipe: eggs · fromage blanc · ham · chives · salt.

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