The Best Breakfast Burrito Recipe (Healthy & Delicious)

A Better Breakfast Burrito for Busy Mornings

If you love breakfast burritos, you are not alone. A warm wrap packed with cheese, bacon, avocado, and onions is hard to resist.

The problem is that grabbing a breakfast burrito from McDonald’s may not be the best way to start your day. According to the original recipe inspiration, those burritos are loaded with sodium, unhealthy fat, and calories. That kind of breakfast can leave you feeling sluggish and bloated, which is not exactly helpful when you want an energized and productive morning.

Why Some Breakfast Burritos Leave You Feeling Heavy

A breakfast that is too high in sodium, fat, and calories can weigh you down. Instead of helping you feel satisfied in a balanced way, it may leave you uncomfortable after eating.

That is what inspired this healthier breakfast burrito version. It is designed to be filling and more balanced, with fiber, protein, vitamin C, and healthy fat from the avocado.

The Healthier Solution: A Balanced Breakfast Burrito

This recipe brings together satisfying ingredients while aiming for better nutrition and flavor. Here is what makes each ingredient stand out.

Eggs

Eggs are a strong source of high-quality protein. Most of an egg’s protein is found in the egg white, so including the whites in your scramble matters. Egg whites also contain selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12, and minerals like zinc, iron, and copper.

Bacon

Bacon can fit into a healthy diet when eaten in moderation. Turkey bacon is presented here as a more health-conscious option. It is high in protein and moderate in fats. It also contains oleic acid, the same fatty acid found in olive oil. In addition, bacon provides vitamin B12, which is said to support mental acuteness and metabolic health.

Black Beans

Black beans do much more than add bulk. They are a rich source of protein, fiber, and nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. In 1 cup, they provide 14 g of fiber and 19 g of protein with zero cholesterol. They are a big reason this meal feels so satisfying and can help keep you full for hours.

Avocado

Avocado is one of those ingredients that can easily become a staple in a healthy eating plan. It offers monounsaturated fats along with vitamins C, B, and A. It is also a good source of fiber and potassium, which helps make this meal even more satisfying. And for many people, a breakfast burrito just does not feel complete without avocado.

Healthy Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Prep Time

• 5 minutes

Cook Time

• 10 minutes

Total Time

• 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 whole eggs
• 2 slices of Paleo turkey bacon, chopped
• 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
• 1/2 cup onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese
• 1/2 avocado, peeled and diced
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• Two 10-inch flour tortillas
• 1 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions

1. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk well.
2. Add 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil to a frying pan and heat over medium to medium-high heat.
3. Cook the bacon, onions, and bell peppers until the bacon and onions are fully cooked, about 7 to 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then move everything to a dish and set aside.
4. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil to the same pan over medium heat.
5. Pour in the eggs and scramble with a rubber spatula. Cook until fully done and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the eggs to a plate.
6. Place one warmed flour tortilla on each of two large plates.
7. Add half of the scrambled eggs, vegetables, and bacon to the center of each tortilla.
8. Top each with 1/2 of the cooked beans, 1/2 of the diced avocado, 1/2 of the shredded cheese, and cilantro.
9. Roll the burritos and serve.

Notes

• Add sliced jalapeno or hot sauce on top if you want more kick and flavor.
• Keto Diet: If you follow a high-fat, low-carb diet like keto, add 1 tablespoon of sour cream and extra cheese to raise the fat content. Skip the hash brown potatoes since they are high in carbs.
• GF: To make this recipe gluten-free, swap the flour tortillas for corn or gluten-free tortillas. For the cheese, use a block of cheese and shred it at home instead of buying pre-shredded cheese to avoid the flour.

Nutrition Information

Yield

• 2

Serving Size

• 1

Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 496
• Total Fat: 31g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20g
• Cholesterol: 225mg
• Sodium: 454mg
• Carbohydrates: 34g
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugar: 6g
• Protein: 22g

Consult a healthcare professional before making changes.