Description
Fuel your mornings with these high protein breakfast burritos meal prep style—easy, healthy breakfast packed with protein, flavor, and perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup egg whites
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 6 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft.
2. Add bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Stir in garlic and spinach. Cook for 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts. Set aside.
4. In a bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
5. Cook egg mixture in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring gently for 4–5 minutes until fluffy.
6. Add cooked vegetables and shredded chicken to the eggs. Mix well and cook for 1–2 minutes.
7. Lay tortillas flat and add filling to the center of each.
8. Sprinkle cheese on top, then add Greek yogurt and salsa.
9. Fold sides and roll tightly into burritos.
10. Optional: Toast burritos in a skillet for 1–2 minutes until golden.
11. Let burritos cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Wrap burritos individually for easy meal prep.
- Store in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in microwave or skillet for best texture.
- Avoid adding watery ingredients before storage to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg