High Protein Breakfast Burrito Bowls Easy Meal Prep
Start your morning with one of the best healthy breakfast bowls, this protein-packed option is made with fresh ingredients like fluffy eggs, sautéed veggies, crispy potatoes, and creamy cottage cheese. With over 27 grams of protein, it’s perfect for keeping you full and fueled. Customize it with your favorite toppings like scallions, avocado, or jalapeños!
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ yukon gold potato diced
- ¼ cup spinach
- ¼ cup red bell pepper
- ¼ cup green bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika or taco seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Scallions avocado, jalapenos optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray with oil or add a small amount of olive oil if needed. Add the diced Yukon gold potato, paprika, salt & pepper and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fork-tender. Remove from the pan and set aside. Alternatively you can toss the diced potatoes in olive oil and spices and cook in the air fryer at 375F for 12 minutes or until fork tender and crisp on the outside.
- Sauté the vegetables. In the same skillet, add the red and green bell peppers and cook for 2–3 minutes, until slightly softened. Add the spinach and cook for 1 more minute, just until wilted. Season to taste with additional salt & pepper if desired.
- Scramble the eggs. Push the veggies to one side of the skillet. Crack in the eggs and scramble them gently until cooked through. Then stir the eggs and veggies together to combine.
- Add cottage cheese. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cottage cheese. Mix everything until well combined and heated through.
- Assemble the bowl. Add the cooked potatoes to a bowl, then top with the egg, veggie, and cottage cheese mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
How to Meal Prep High Protein Breakfast Bowls
- Batch cook the potatoes: Roast or air fry several servings of diced Yukon gold potatoes ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer for a crispy texture before serving.
- Prep veggies in advance: Chop your peppers and spinach ahead of time and store them in containers, so they're ready to toss into the skillet in minutes.
- Use liquid egg whites for convenience: If you're short on time or want to add even more protein, use a combination of whole eggs and liquid egg whites.
- Portion into containers: Make multiple bowls at once and store them in meal prep containers. When ready to eat, reheat in the microwave or a skillet and top with fresh garnishes like avocado or scallions.
- Keep cottage cheese separate: For best texture, store cottage cheese in a separate container and stir it in after reheating to prevent it from drying out.
- Calories: 355
- Protein: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 17g
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