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High-Protein Freezer Breakfast Burritos

5 from 1 vote
Scrambled eggs, black beans, and melted cheddar wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. Prep a batch, freeze them, and enjoy a hot, high-protein breakfast in minutes, any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings : 4 burritos

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Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup liquid egg whites
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 large whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 tsp olive oil or butter
  • salt, to taste
  • salsa or hot sauce for serving
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Instructions
 

  1. Blend the eggs
    Add 4 eggs, ½ cup egg whites, and ½ cup cottage cheese to a blender. Blend until smooth and frothy.
  2. Scramble
    Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture, season with salt, and cook, stirring gently, until soft and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
    Fluffy scrambled eggs made with eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese in a nonstick skillet for high protein freezer breakfast burritos.
  3. Assemble
    Lay out 4 tortillas. Divide the scrambled eggs evenly among them, then top each with ¼ cup black beans and ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
    Whole wheat tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese for a high protein freezer breakfast burrito.
  4. Roll tightly
    Fold the sides of each tortilla inward, then roll from the bottom up, tucking as you go to secure the filling.
    Hand folding a whole wheat tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese to make a high protein freezer breakfast burrito.
  5. Wrap & freeze
    Wrap each burrito tightly in foil. Place in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
    Foil-wrapped high protein freezer breakfast burritos stored in a labeled zip-lock bag for easy make-ahead meal prep.
  6. Reheat & enjoy
    To reheat, unwrap the foil and then rewrap the burrito in a damp paper towel. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Serve with hot sauce or salsa.
    High protein freezer breakfast burrito cut in half on a white plate, filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, black beans, and melted cheddar, served with salsa.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 219mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 839IUCalcium: 348mgIron: 4mg

Notes

  • Customize the fillings – Add sautéed peppers, onions, spinach, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients. Just cook them first to remove excess moisture so the burritos don’t get soggy.
  • Prevent freezer burn – For best results, wrap each burrito in foil, then place in a freezer-safe bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing.
  • Reheating tip – If microwaving, wrap the burrito in a slightly damp paper towel before heating. This keeps the tortilla soft and prevents it from drying out.
  • Meal prep – Make a double batch and freeze half for next week. Future you will thank you!