High-Protein Freezer Breakfast BurritosIngredients Recipe
These high-protein freezer breakfast burritos are a delicious and convenient meal prep option, packed with fluffy scrambled eggs, creamy cottage cheese, black beans, and melted cheddar cheese, all wrapped in whole wheat tortillas. Perfect for busy mornings, they can be made ahead, frozen, and reheated quickly while maintaining great flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 burritos 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending, Scrambling, Rolling, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup liquid egg whites
- ½ cup cottage cheese
Fillings
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (about 15 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Wraps and Seasoning
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
- Salt, to taste
- Salsa or hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Blend the eggs: Add 4 eggs, ½ cup liquid egg whites, and ½ cup cottage cheese to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and frothy to ensure fluffy scrambled eggs.
- Scramble: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil or butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the blended egg mixture, season with salt, and cook gently, stirring constantly until the eggs are soft and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat to avoid overcooking.
- Assemble: Lay out the 4 whole wheat tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the scrambled eggs evenly, placing the same amount on each tortilla. Top each with ¼ cup black beans and ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Roll tightly: Fold the sides of each tortilla inward, then roll from the bottom up tightly, tucking in the filling as you go to secure the burrito.
- Wrap & freeze: Wrap each burrito tightly in foil. Place all wrapped burritos in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months to maintain freshness.
- Reheat & enjoy: When ready to eat, unwrap the foil, then rewrap the burrito in a damp paper towel. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes until completely heated through. Serve with salsa or your favorite hot sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- Customize your fillings by adding sautéed peppers, onions, spinach, or mushrooms. Cook them first to reduce moisture and prevent soggy burritos.
- To prevent freezer burn, wrap each burrito tightly in foil, then place in a freezer-safe bag, removing as much air as possible before sealing.
- When reheating in the microwave, wrapping the burrito in a damp paper towel helps keep the tortilla soft and moist.
- For easy meal prep, double the recipe and freeze half for future breakfasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 452 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 219 mg
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