These homemade meal prep breakfast burritos solve the “no time for breakfast” problem. Make a batch, freeze them, and grab one on busy mornings. They’re highly customizable and can be adapted to be gluten-free, dairy-free, or low carb. This freezer breakfast burrito recipe is nourishing, high in protein, versatile, and simple to prep.
freezer breakfast burritos
Batch cooking and meal prep are lifesavers when you’re juggling busy mornings or struggling to decide what to eat. Freezer meal prep lets you prepare several portioned meals at once so you can simply grab, reheat, and go. These breakfast burritos also work well for lunch or dinner. The version shown here includes scrambled eggs, sautéed peppers and onions, crispy potatoes, and chicken sausage crumbles, but you can easily swap ingredients based on your preferences or dietary needs.
Why you’ll love this easy breakfast burritos
- Quick and straightforward to prepare.
- Fully customizable—swap fillings, veggies, and proteins.
- Diet-friendly—make vegetarian, vegan, low carb, gluten-free, or dairy-free versions.
- Nourishing—provides high-quality protein from eggs and meat, plus vitamins and healthy fats from veggies and avocado.
These burritos are ideal for prepping ahead. I keep mine relatively simple, but you can easily add turkey bacon, avocado, jalapeños, pickled onions, spinach, beans, dairy-free cheese, salsa, or any favorite sauce to vary flavors and textures.
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Ingredients to make healthy Meal prep breakfast burritos
The full recipe details are in the recipe card below. The ingredients listed here are flexible — use the veggies, potato style, and tortillas that suit your taste and diet.
- Ground chicken or turkey – make quick homemade sausage crumbles by seasoning ground meat with spices for flavor and extra protein.
- Tortillas – pick regular, low carb, or grain-free wraps depending on your needs.
- Veggies – onion, bell pepper, and leafy greens (spinach or arugula) are a great base.
- Potatoes – frozen hash browns, roasted diced potatoes, or air-fried potatoes work well.
- Spices & seasonings – keep pantry staples on hand to season the meat and vegetables.
how to make meal prep freezer breakfast burritos
Chicken sausage crumbles
Make sausage-style crumbles by mixing ground chicken or turkey with spices. Cook in a skillet, breaking the meat apart until it’s browned and crumbly. Set aside while you prepare the other components.
Prep the potatoes
For frozen hash browns, air fry or pan-fry until crispy. If using fresh potatoes, dice small, toss with oil and seasoning, then roast or air-fry until browned and crisp.
Preparing the filling
Sauté diced onion and bell pepper in a bit of oil until softened. Add a handful of greens and cook just until wilted. Remove the veggies, then scramble seasoned eggs in the same pan.
Assembling the burritos
On a tortilla, layer veggies, potatoes, sausage crumbles, and scrambled eggs. Add cheese if desired. Roll tightly, wrap in parchment paper, and store in an airtight bag or container in the freezer.
Storing freezer breakfast burritos
Wrap each burrito tightly in parchment paper and place them in an airtight bag or container before freezing. If you prefer non-plastic storage, parchment plus a beeswax wrap works well.
How to reheat frozen breakfast burritos
From frozen: remove parchment and microwave 60–90 seconds or until heated through. From thawed: thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then microwave for about a minute or bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes. You can also reheat in an air fryer at 350°F—check every few minutes to avoid overcooking.
Variations
- Low carb: use a low carb or high-protein wrap.
- Vegan: swap scrambled eggs for tofu scramble and use dairy-free cheese.
- Vegetarian: omit the sausage and add beans, tempeh, or extra veggies.
Health benefits
- Bell peppers are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, supporting immune and eye health.
- Eggs provide complete protein and essential nutrients like choline and fat-soluble vitamins.
- Lean poultry supplies high-quality protein and B vitamins that support energy and recovery.
- Potatoes offer complex carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin C, and resistant starch for gut health.
More healthy meal prep breakfast recipes to try
- Easy spinach wraps
- Potato breakfast wrap
- Banana chia pudding
- Lemon blueberry chia pudding with yogurt
- Peanut butter & jelly chia pudding
- Pumpkin spice chia pudding
- Chia pudding with peanut butter magic shell
- Chocolate peanut butter chia mousse
- Tofu scramble breakfast bowl
- Chocolate banana peanut butter protein shake
- Cinnamon roll protein shake
- Homemade wellness shots
- Peanut butter espresso protein shake
- Ginger turmeric shots
Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
Turkey/Chicken Sausage Crumbles (this will make extra!)
- 1 16oz package ground chicken or turkey
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried sage
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Scrambled eggs
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil or spray oil
- 12 eggs, whisked
- sea salt & pepper, to taste
Veggies
- 1 tbsp olive oil or spray oil
- 1 small red onion, diced small
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- big handful of greens of choice (spinach, arugula)
For assembling the burritos
- Tortillas, of choice
- dairy or non-dairy cheese (optional)
For serving
- salsa, hot sauce, avocado, etc.
Instructions
Prepare the potatoes
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Use frozen hash browns or roast diced potatoes. Cook until crisp. If using fresh potatoes, dice small so they fit well inside the burritos.
Sausage crumbles
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Combine ground meat and spices in a bowl, mixing until evenly seasoned but not overworked.
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Cook in a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil, breaking the meat into crumbles until browned and caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
Veggies + eggs
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While the meat cooks, sauté onion and bell pepper in a separate pan with a bit of oil.
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Add greens and cook until just wilted. Remove the veggies and scramble the whisked eggs in the same pan, seasoning to taste.
Assemble the burritos
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Layer a tortilla with cooked veggies, potatoes, sausage crumbles, and eggs. Add cheese if desired. Roll tightly, wrap in parchment, and freeze in an airtight bag or container. Serve with salsa, hot sauce, or avocado.
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Store any leftover sausage crumbles in the refrigerator for use in tacos, salads, or bowls.
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