Easy Healthy High Protein Breakfast Burrito Recipe
These High Protein Breakfast Burritos are packed with flavor and fuel, perfect for busy mornings when you need something quick, satisfying, and energizing. With savory sausage, fluffy eggs, black beans, veggies, and low-fat cottage cheese all wrapped in a soft tortilla, these delicious burritos deliver a hearty dose of nutrients. Each burrito offers around 36 grams of protein to help you stay full and focused all morning long!
Ingredients
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- 4 large eggs or 1 cup liquid whole eggs
- 4 breakfast sausage links
- ½ cup low fat cottage cheese
- ⅓ cup black beans
- ¼ cup green bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup spinach
- ¼ cup diced yellow onion omit for easy to digest
- 2 large almond flour burrito sized tortillas or wrap of choice
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the sausage. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage links until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pan, slice into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies. In the same skillet, add the onion (if using), bell peppers, and spinach. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are tender and spinach is wilted. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Scramble the eggs. Lower the heat slightly. Add the liquid egg whites and whole eggs directly to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir gently and cook until the eggs are just set.
- Add cottage cheese. Once the eggs are cooked, stir in the cottage cheese and mix until well combined and warmed through. This will make the filling extra creamy and add a boost of protein.
- Add sausage and beans. Stir the chopped sausage and black beans into the egg mixture. Let everything heat together for 1–2 minutes.
- Assemble the burritos. Warm the almond flour tortillas if needed. Divide the egg and sausage mixture evenly between the two wraps.
- Wrap and serve. Roll each tortilla into a burrito, tucking in the sides as you go. Serve immediately or toast in a pan for 1–2 minutes per side for extra texture.
Notes
Tips & Tricks for Meal Prep and Freezing
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- Warm the tortillas slightly before assembling to make rolling easier and prevent tearing.
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- Let all fillings cool completely before assembling. This prevents steam from making the burritos soggy once wrapped and frozen.
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- Wrap tightly in aluminum foil, then place in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container. Label with the date for easy grab-and-go meals.
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- Flash freeze on a baking sheet for 1–2 hours before transferring to a bag if you're prepping multiple burritos to keep them from sticking together.
High Protein Breakfast Burrito Reheating Instructions
Bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes until heated through. Remove foil for the last 5–10 minutes if you'd like a crispier outside. Approx. Macros- Calories: 560
- Protein: 43g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Net Carbs: 24g
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