Healthy Breakfast Burritos
These healthy breakfast burritos are a delicious and easy way to start your day! They are made with a variety of ingredients, like eggs, cheese, and veggies, and they can be customized to your liking. Breakfast burritos are a great way to get a good amount of protein and healthy carbohydrates in the morning. They are a filling and satisfying meal!
Check out these Gluten Free Breakfast Ideas for more easy and healthy recipes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These healthy breakfast burritos are quick and easy to make.
- Only 25 minutes are needed in total.
- These burritos are high in protein.
- This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meat and veggies.
- Breakfast burritos are a hearty and satisfying meal.
- They are perfect for any time of day. Serve them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- They are versatile. You can customize this recipe to your liking by adding your favorite ingredients.
- These burritos are portable.
- Breakfast burritos are easy to take on the go, making them a great option for breakfast on the run.
- This recipe is grain free, gluten free, and refined sugar free. They can be easily made Paleo.
- Check out this Quiche Florentine for another protein packed breakfast!
Ingredients & Substitutes
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for homemade healthy breakfast burritos. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.
Use large tortillas. Since I am gluten free, I use gluten free tortillas. Choose ones that are pliable and soft. To help fold them, slightly warm them up in a skillet or on the griddle.
The eggs add protein, flavor, and a creamy texture.
Add in cooked and chopped bacon or sausage. Feel free to add in leftover meat you may have. Steak, chicken, turkey, and pork are all great options.
Shredded cheese adds a cheesy flavor and creamy texture.
Diced onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes add freshness and flavor. Feel free to add in mushrooms, sweet potatoes, or regular potatoes.
Chopped cilantro also adds freshness.
Add in salt and pepper to taste.
To cook the gluten free breakfast burritos, use olive oil, avocado oil, or butter.
Lastly, serve these healthy breakfast burritos with salsa, sour cream, avocado slices, or hot sauce.
Taste & Texture
These healthy breakfast burritos have a slightly crispy exterior and creamy inside. The eggs are fluffy, the cheese is melty and gooey, and the meat adds substance.
These burritos are so hearty and flavorful. You can really taste the eggs, meat, and veggies.
How to Make
Step 1
First, in a large skillet, heat some cooking oil or melt butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Pour the eggs into the skillet with the onions and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled and cooked to your desired consistency.
Step 3
Season the scrambled eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4
Warm the tortillas in a microwave or on a griddle until they are soft and pliable.
Step 5
Place a tortilla on a flat surface and spoon some of the scrambled eggs onto the center of the tortilla. Add a portion of the cooked and chopped bacon or sausage on top of the eggs.
Step 6
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro over the eggs and bacon.
Step 7
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a burrito shape. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
Step 8
If desired, you can warm the assembled breakfast burritos in a microwave or on a griddle for a few minutes to melt the cheese and heat them through.
Step 9
Lastly, serve the healthy breakfast burritos with your choice of toppings such as salsa, sour cream, avocado slices, and hot sauce.
Expert Tips for Success
Here are a few expert tips and tricks for making the best healthy breakfast burritos.
Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your burritos.
Cook the eggs to your liking. Some people prefer their eggs scrambled, while others prefer them over easy or sunny side up.
Use a high quality tortilla. This will help to prevent the burrito from falling apart.
Slightly heat the tortillas before adding the filling and folding them. I like to place the tortilla in a warm dry skillet for 10 to 15 seconds. Do not cook it, but just warm it up.
Do not overstuff the burritos. This will make them difficult to roll and eat.
Wrap the burritos tightly in foil or plastic wrap. This will help to keep them warm and prevent the filling from leaking out.
Flavor Variations & Add-Ins
There are endless possibilities when it comes to flavor variations and add-ins for these healthy freezer breakfast burritos. Here are a few ideas.
- Add in chicken, steak, or chorizo for some extra protein.
- Add avocado for some healthy fats and creaminess.
- Mix in shredded cheese, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso fresco.
- Add beans, such as black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans for more protein.
- Add in salsa, hot sauce, or sour cream for some heat and acidity.
- Switch up the vegetables, such as mushrooms, peppers, or potatoes.
How to Serve & Store
These healthy breakfast burritos are great for meal prep and leftovers. They can also be served fresh.
To store, wrap the burritos tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, unwrap the burritos and place them in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 1 minute, or until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can make these burritos ahead of time and reheat them later. Just wrap the burritos tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, unwrap the burritos and place them in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
Yes, you can freeze these burritos. Just wrap the burritos tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place them in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, place the frozen burritos in the refrigerator overnight. Then, reheat them according to the instructions above.
Yes, you can make these burritos vegetarian or vegan by substituting tofu or tempeh for the meat. You can also use vegetable oil instead of butter.
These burritos are made with healthy and wholesome ingredients.
Serve with salsa, guacamole, sliced avocados, sour cream, or ketchup.
I love Siete tortillas because they are gluten free and made with healthy ingredients.
Store these healthier burritos in the fridge for up to 4 days. Or, make healthy frozen breakfast burritos by freezing them for up to 2 months.
Equipment Needed
Nonstick Skillet: This is my favorite nonstick skillet for any recipe.
Griddle: This large griddle is great for making a big batch of breakfast burritos!
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Get the Recipe: Healthy Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
- 8 large tortillas
- 8 large eggs
- 8 slices bacon or sausage links, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- cooking oil or butter, for cooking
Optional Toppings
- salsa
- sour cream
- avocado slices
- hot sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat some cooking oil or melt butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Pour the eggs into the skillet with the onions and bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled and cooked to your desired consistency.
- Season the scrambled eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Warm the tortillas in a microwave or on a griddle until they are soft and pliable.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and spoon some of the scrambled eggs onto the center of the tortilla. Add a portion of the cooked and chopped bacon or sausage on top of the eggs.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro (if using) over the eggs and bacon.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a burrito shape. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
- Warm the assembled breakfast burritos in a skillet or on a griddle for a few minutes to melt the cheese and heat them through.
- Finally, serve the breakfast burritos with your choice of toppings such as salsa, sour cream, avocado slices, and hot sauce.
Notes
- I love using Siete brand almond flour tortillas for this recipe.
- For homemade tortillas, make these Gluten Free Tortillas.
- Feel free to switch up the meat or veggies in this recipe.
- These tortillas must be slightly heated up before wrapping. Place them on a hot skillet or griddle to make them pliable.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
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