Meal Prep High Protein Breakfast Burritos Recipe
Enjoy these delicious high protein breakfast burritos packed with 35g of protein per serving! Perfect for meal prep and freezing, they're a quick, nutritious start to your day.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- Aluminum foil or meal prep containers
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1 lb turkey sausage crumbled
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey sausage until browned and fully cooked.
- Add the diced red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes or until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and egg whites; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are scrambled and fully cooked.
- Stir in the chopped spinach until wilted, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Divide the egg-sausage mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and roll up to close.
- Wrap each burrito tightly in aluminum foil or place in a meal prep container and store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to eat.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute turkey sausage with a plant-based sausage option.
These burritos can be frozen for up to 3 months; reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes for a quick meal.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms or onions for variety.
These burritos can be frozen for up to 3 months; reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes for a quick meal.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms or onions for variety.