Protein-Packed Breakfast Burrito Recipe

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Make these Protein Packed Breakfast Burritos ahead to reheat throughout the week!

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Breakfast Burrito Recipe

In an attempt to make sure my kids have a healthy breakfast before heading out the door and that our mornings run as smoothly as possible, I started making breakfast burritos to keep in the freezer. Just pull it out, pop it in the microwave and eat.

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They are filling, yummy and packed with protein to keep their bellies full until lunch time.

To make this Breakfast Burrito Recipe, you’ll need:

Start by browning 1.25 pounds of ground turkey;  season with 1 packet of taco seasoning

ground turkey

Add one (15 oz) can of black beans and one (10 oz) can of Rotel tomatoes

ground turkey with beans and tomatoes

Mix well and turn heat down to low to keep warm.

turkey mixture

Meanwhile, in a separate pan, saute two cups of spinach

saute spinach

In a small bowl, beat five eggs, five egg whites, 1/4 cup milk, one teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. When spinach starts to wilt, add egg mixture.

burrito_spinach and eggs

Stir constantly until eggs are scrambled. Add the egg mixture to the meat mixture

burrito filling

Add a heaping 1/2 cup of the filling to an 8″ whole wheat tortilla. Top with one tablespoon of cheddar cheese. Repeat.

burrito_fill er up

Fold and serve

breakfast burrito

These burritos pack in approximately 20g of protein a piece and are only 320 calories.

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Freezer Breakfast Burritos

I wrap them individually and put in the freezer. On busy mornings, we just pop them in the microwave for 90 seconds, flipping over half way through.

freezer ready burritos

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Easy Breakfast Burrito Recipe

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Protein-Packed Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos are an awesome breakfast option - they’re filling, yummy and packed with protein! Plus, they can be made ahead of time and kept in the freezer for busy mornings.
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Protein-Packed Breakfast Burrito
Servings: 14 burritos
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Brittany

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs ground turkey
  • 1.25 oz taco seasoning
  • 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 oz Rotel tomatoes
  • 2 c spinach
  • 5 eggs beaten
  • 5 egg whites
  • 1/4 c milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 c cheddar cheese shredded
  • 12-14 whole wheat tortillas

Instructions

  • Brown turkey until no longer pink; season with taco seasoning.
  • Add black beans and tomatoes; mix well.
  • Over medium heat, saute spinach until just starting to wilt.
  • In a small bowl add eggs, egg whites, milk, salt & pepper.
  • Add egg mixture to spinach; cook until scrambled, stirring constantly.
  • Add egg mixture to turkey mixture; mix well.
  • Add a heaping 1/2 cup to a whole wheat tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese. Fold & repeat.

Notes

Can be wrapped individually and frozen. To reheat, unwrap and place in the microwave for 90 seconds, flipping over half way through.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 16.9% | Vitamin C: 5.1% | Calcium: 17.4% | Iron: 15.9%

Comments

  2. Great breakfast! I really love burritos and when it comes to trying to combine love and health, I always have hard time. You helped a lot!

  4. Hi Mique, I was wondering for the Pesto Chicken Bundles what the nutrition facts are ? Also for the Breakfast Burrito,Turkey that is. Sorry. Thanks so very much.

  5. How long do you think they can stay in the freezer? I dont want them to stay in there without using them and then ending up throwing them away. good idea!

  6. I made your breakfast burritos and green bean/tomato with dill recipes. By far my favorite recipe finds!!! They will become a staple in our house and hopefully someday my son will eat them with me :) You have the greatest recipes, because they are simple, delish, and all foods that I actually eat–and have in my house! Thank you!

    • So glad the breakfast burritos were a hit! The greatest thing about them is that they are so versatile and ingredients can be substituted easily with things you (and you son) like :)

  7. I just made these tonight! They were reallllllllllly gooooooood!!! Thanks so much for the recipe!!!!!!!!!!

    • If the burritos are not wrapped tight enough and juices seep out, then they can get a little soggy. One way to avoid it, other than a tight wrap, is to reheat fold side down for the first 45 seconds, then fold side up for the next 45 seconds.

  10. This looks yummy! Now that all my girls are in school, I have been grabbing protein bars and eating one while I drive to the gym. I do not get enough protein in my diet. These would taste great while driving to the gym!

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