Healthy Breakfast Burritos {Make-Ahead}

These healthy Breakfast Burritos are perfect to meal prep in batches. They are packed with protein, choline, veggies and fibre to keep you energized and satisfied. Plus, having a freezer batch allows for a convenient grab-and-go on those busy mornings.

This post was sponsored by the Egg Farmers of Ontario, as always, all opinions are genuine.

These make-ahead, healthy breakfast burritos are a lifesavers! After all, when you have them prepped and ready you can have breaky, lunch or dinner in a pinch. I love meal prepping mine on Sunday and putting aside individually-wrapped breakfast burritos for the freezer. 

Ingredients for Healthy Breakfast Burritos: 

These Breakfast Burritos are a versatile meal that includes all simple ingredients: 

Get all the burrito fillings ready and then it’s the fun part! Assembling your favourite combo.

Scrambled Eggs – A must for breakfast burritos. I use Ontario eggs, which go from farm to grocery store in only 4 to 7 days. 

Tortillas – I prefer large, 12” whole wheat (or white) tortillas because they are easiest to fold. 

Cheese – Go with your favourite – I love grated cheddar, gouda and Swiss! 

Rice – I use brown rice for added fibre but this is optional if you like rice in burritos. 

Beans – I also love black beans or lentils, canned or cooked from dry. 

Peppers – Sauté or roast bell peppers in slices. 

Mushrooms  – I’m a fan but if you’re not, leave them out or swap in another veggie! 

Parsley or Green Onions – Add fresh herbs for flavour boosting. 

Optional Seasoning – I sometimes use taco seasoning and make a flavoured mix with sautéed onions, black beans/lentils and rice or sausage. 

Feel free to get creative with your favourite burrito add-ins. This recipe is simple, customizable, and so delicious!

Why Make a Healthy Breakfast Burrito for Meal Prep?

This is the perfect meal prep option because all the fillings can be organized ahead to save time later. You can cook your veggies, grate cheese and whip up soft scrambled eggs in mere minutes. Then, set all your prepped ingredients out and you’re ready to start batch cooking.  This strategy is known as “mise en place,” or everything in its place and ready to make your meal. It’s like being on a cooking show. Additionally, the whole family can be involved with building burritos using ingredients in this “assembly line” format.  

 

Top 3 Reasons to Make Healthy Burritos: 

1.     Save time later with an easy, healthy freezer meal option. 

2.     Can prep all ingredients ahead. 

3.     Customize Breakfast Burritos to suit your taste preferences and family members’ too! 

Make-ahead Breakfast Burritos are the ultimate freezer meal in my dietitian opinion and definitely in my regular repertoire. You get all you need in a tasty wrap. It all started when I was pregnant and wanted to stock up on freezer meals. They came in HANDY! Quite literally, too, because I could easily enjoy them with one hand while nursing and when I had no time to cook. Nevertheless, busy people will also benefit from these grab-and-go, make-ahead breakfast burritos. 

Tips for Soft, Creamy Scrambled Eggs 

Soft, creamy scrambled eggs truly make a Breakfast Burrito. Therefore, here are my top tips for making perfect scrambled eggs: 

• Butter or Oil: I prefer butter for its rich flavor, but whatever you have on hand is fine.
• Equipment: Use a non-stick fry pan and a spatula or wooden spoon.
• I just use eggs with a little kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. No milk necessary, especially because we don’t need the added moisture when freezing. 
• Whisk eggs in a separate bowl. This allows you to combine the whites and yolks and remove any shells if needed. 
• Cook your eggs LOW AND SLOW. This is key for soft and creamy eggs. Therefore, when butter bubbles in your pan, add your eggs on medium-low heat and leave them undisturbed for a few seconds. Then, use your spatula to swirl and fold gently to form large curds. It takes a few minutes for eggs to start setting.  
• Remove pan from the heat when eggs are mostly set but a little liquid egg remains. This is due to the carry-over heat.  
• Garnish – Fresh herbs are a preference like chives or green onions. 

Scrambled eggs are a reminder not to skip the yolk, where we receive half the protein and most of the nutrition such as choline for brain and lutein for our eyes. 

Can I Freeze Breakfast Burritos? 

Yes, you can absolutely freeze breakfast burritos. The whole benefit of making them in batches is for you to have easy-peasy, reheated meals for later. Importantly, be sure to cool your burritos before freezing. Next, wrap them individually in foil and place in a large freezer bag. Finally, be sure to label with the date and use within 3 months. You can also include reheating instructions as well (see below). 

Stock your freezer with healthy breakfast burritos and your future self will thank you!

How do I Reheat Breakfast Burritos? 

There are several ways to reheat healthy breakfast burritos. First, it depends whether they are thawed or frozen. Ideally, pull your freezer Breakfast Burritos out the the night before so they can thaw in the fridge for easier heating. However, you can heat from frozen too. When your burritos are heated, you can enjoy them as is or add plain Greek yogurt, smashed avocado or salsa as a dip. 

Heating Thawed Burritos: 

• Microwave: You can warm the healthy breakfast burrito in microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes, turning halfway and until heated through. This can take longer depending on your microwave. 
• In a Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and warm your tortillas for a few seconds on each side. 
• Oven: Preheat oven to 375F. Leave the burritos in the foil and place on oven rack until hot, about 18 to 25 minutes or until heated through. If you want them crisp remove the foil halfway through baking. 

Heating Frozen Burritos: 

• Microwave: You can warm the frozen breakfast burrito in microwave on high for 1.5 to 3 minutes, turning halfway and until heated through. This can take longer depending on your microwave. 
• Oven: Preheat oven to 375F. Leave the burritos in the foil and place on oven rack until hot, about 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through. If you want them crisp remove the foil halfway through baking.  

How Long Can a Breakfast Burrito Last in the Fridge or Freezer?

These healthy burritos last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. However, be sure to label them and keep a freezer inventory as a reminder of foods you have to use up as well. 

Other Make-Ahead Breakfasts: 

Egg Sandwich

Simple Crepes

Pumpkin French Toast 

Spinach Ricotta Pancakes

Mini Egg Muffins

Overnight Oats

Chia Seed Pudding

Healthy Breakfast Burrito Recipe {Make-Ahead}  

 

Healthy Breakfast Burrito Directions: 

1. Prepare all burrito fillings separately by cutting and sautéing veggies like peppers, mushroom and onions in a fry pan. Pre-cook rice, drain and rinse beans and lentils. Cook meat or sauté sliced ham. Set all aside in small bowls. 
2. Scrambled Eggs: Heat a large frying pan on medium-low heat and melt butter. Add your whisked eggs when the butter bubbles and leave undisturbed for 30 seconds or so. Then gently stir and fold eggs for a couple minutes until the eggs are mostly set but a little liquid remains. Lastly, remove from the heat and season with salt, pepper and fresh herbs. Could add cheese here if you wish. 
3. If wanting to make a filling mixture you can combine onions, rice and black beans/lentils/sausage along with taco seasoning or simply oregano.

To Assemble your Burrito:

1. Lay tortilla on a large cutting board and scoop about a tablespoon or two of different veggies, ¼ cup of scrambled eggs and a couple tablespoons of the beans/rice/meat in the centre of the tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll, using your fingers to keep in all the filling. 
2. Option: Heat a fry pan on medium-low heat with a little oil and add burrito seam-side down. Heat on each side until it is golden brown. Set aside to cool for storing or enjoy warm burritos! 

To Store & Reheat your Healthy Breakfast Burrito:

1. To Store: Finally, when burritos are cooled, use a square piece of foil and wrap burritos. Then place foil-wrapped burritos in a large, labeled freezer bag. Use within 3 months. 
2. To Reheat from Frozen: Unwrap healthy breakfast burritos and place on a plate with the seam side down. Reheat in a microwave for 3-5 minutes until heated through, or place in a oven, wrapped in foil, at 375F and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through.