Carnivore Egg Foo Young (Pure Protein Egg Foo Young)
Egg Foo Young is a fluffy Chinese omelette often made with cabbage and pork, chicken or shrimp. It is served smothered in a tasty Chinese sauce. I used deli chicken to make this recipe extra easy! If you have never had Egg Foo Young before, you are in for a delicious meal!
HOW TO MAKE CARNIVORE EGG FOO YOUNG (PURE PROTEIN EGG FOO YOUNG)
To make my Protein Packed Egg Foo Young, I used Further Food gelatin!
Adding gelatin to the sauce makes it thicker with a great mouth feel!
I love adding gelatin to recipes for the added health benefit! Gelatin as well as collagen help our skin, hair and nails. What’s not to love about that?
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🧬 Nutritional Foundation
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Pure protein source: Nearly 100% protein, made up of amino acids like glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline.
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No carbs or fat: Fits perfectly into keto, paleo, and low-carb lifestyles.
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Bioavailable: Easily digested and absorbed, supporting fast utilization by the body.
💪 Joint & Bone Health
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Supports cartilage and connective tissue repair.
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May reduce stiffness, pain, and discomfort in joints.
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Works synergistically with vitamin C to increase collagen synthesis in tendons and ligaments.
📚 Clark et al., 2008 – Gelatin plus vitamin C before exercise stimulated collagen synthesis, improving joint resilience.
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Glycine and glutamine help heal and seal the gut lining, reducing intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”).
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Supports healthy stomach acid levels for digestion.
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📚 van Wijck et al., 2011 – Glutamine and related amino acids protect against gut permeability during stress.
✨ Skin, Hair & Nail Support
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Boosts collagen production, improving elasticity, hydration, and resilience of skin.
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Strengthens hair and nails from within.
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Glycine in gelatin has calming effects on the nervous system.
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📚 Yamadera et al., 2007 – Glycine supplementation improved subjective sleep quality and reduced daytime sleepiness.
🍽 Practical Uses
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Cooking & Baking: Adds protein while creating a gel-like consistency in sauce for my egg foo young, gummies, puddings, or soups.
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Digestive Soothing: Mixed into warm tea or broth for gut-healing effects.
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Snacks: Ideal for homemade protein gummies, marshmallows, and desserts.
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Carnivore Egg Foo Young (Pure Protein Egg Foo Young)
Ingredients
SAUCE:
- 3/4 cup Kettle and Fire Chicken Broth
- 1/4 cup tamari sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon stevia glycerite (or a few drops of monk fruit)
- 1 tablespoon Further Food gelatin
EGG FOO YOUNG:
- 12 large egg whites (or 6 whole eggs)
- 2 ounces deli chicken (homemade preferred)
- 2 ounces button mushrooms stemmed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green onion Thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic crushed into a paste
- 1 teaspoon Redmond Real salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
OPTIONAL:
- 1 scoop Further Food creatine
Instructions
- To make the sauce: Combine the chicken broth, tamari, hot sauce, ¼ tablespoon grated ginger and stevia if using, in a small saucepan. Whisk in the gelatin. Heat over medium high heat until the sauce is boiling and has reduced a bit, about 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking; adding more sweetness or ginger.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites. Stir in the deli meat, mushrooms, green onions, ¾ tablespoon of the grated ginger, and the garlic. Season with the salt and pepper. Add the Further Food creatine if using.
- Spray a large skillet with coconut oil spray and heat over medium heat.
- Using a measuring cup or large spoon, dollop ½ cup of the egg mixture into the skillet. Cook the omelet until golden, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture, spray the skillet with coconut oil spray between batches.
- To serve, place 2 puffed omelets on each plate and top with 3 tablespoons of the sauce (or more if you love sauce like I do!).
- The omelets are best served fresh, but extras can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, lightly grease a skillet with coconut oil spray and set over medium heat. Place the omelet in the skillet and heat for 2 minutes on each side, or until warm.
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