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Low Calorie High Protein Breakfast BurritoRecipe

Low Calorie High Protein Breakfast Burrito

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40 min370 cal30 g proteinServes 8192 saves
Louis GantusLouis Gantus

Ingredients

  • 8 Low Calorie Tortilla
  • 2-3 lb 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey
  • 4 tbsp Light Sour Cream
  • 8 Eggs
  • 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion
  • 8 Turkey Bacon
  • 8 slices Velveeta American Cheese
  • Seasonings of Choice
  • Hot Sauce Of Choice

Instructions

  1. 1Julien onions and cook them down in a pan with a bit of olive oil and salt
  2. 2Once browned add ground turkey, season how you like it and cook through then remove from pan
  3. 3Add a bit more olive oil then cook turkey bacon for a few minutes on each side and remove
  4. 4In the bacon fat cook eggs, season how you like and remove
  5. 5Now assemble. Lay down tortilla add some light sour cream followed by ground turkey, a slice of turkey bacon, an egg, a slice of American cheese, and some hot sauce.
  6. 6Roll each one up in aluminum foil toss in the fridge and heat up whenever desired

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WHY A HIGH-PROTEIN BREAKFAST CHANGES YOUR DAY

Protein at breakfast keeps you fuller longer, evens out energy, and makes it easier to hit daily targets without stressing at dinner.

Cooks on Pepper lean on egg-based bakes, meal-prep burritos, and yogurt bowls to lock in 25–40 grams before the day gets going.

These recipes are built for real mornings — most can be prepped ahead, frozen, or reheated in under five minutes.

Quick Tips

  1. 1

    Aim for 25–40g

    That’s the range shown to blunt hunger and steady blood sugar through lunch.

  2. 2

    Prep once, eat all week

    Egg bites, casseroles, and burritos freeze and reheat beautifully.

  3. 3

    Stack your proteins

    Eggs + Greek yogurt + turkey bacon adds up faster than one hero ingredient.

  4. 4

    Skip the sugar crash

    Pair carbs with protein and fat so you don’t bonk at 10am.

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