Our High Protein Breakfast Tacos are a breakfast lover's dream. Packed with protein from fluffy scrambled eggs and savory sausage crumbles, this simple recipe is not only delicious, it's balanced! We love how versatile these breakfast tacos are, allowing you to add your favorite toppings, sauces, and veggies for your dream breakfast taco situation.
Our High Protein Breakfast Tacos vs McDonald’s breakfast burritos:
| Macros | Our recipe: High Protein Breakfast Tacos (1 taco) | McDonald’s Breakfast Burrito (1 burrito) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 | 310 |
| Carbs: | 19.1g | 25g |
| Fat: | 9g | 17g |
| Protein | 20.8g | 13g |
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High Protein Breakfast Tacos
Our Macro-Friendly Breakfast Tacos are perfect for busy mornings when you need to fill up, fuel up, and move on with your day! These high-protein, low-calorie tacos are always a hit with the whole family.
Equipment
- 2 medium skillets
- 1 Medium bowl
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Tupperware or aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup turkey sausage crumbles
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups egg whites
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Spray both medium skillets with cooking spray. Add the turkey sausage, breaking into smaller pieces as it cooks. Cook until the meat is no longer pink.
- Scramble the eggs and egg whites in a medium bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour into the skillet and cook until done. Turn off heat and fold in the shredded cheese. Add more salt or seasonings to taste.
- To prepare the tacos: Add 1/8 of the mixture to each tortilla.
- Serve with salsa, guac, sour cream, etc. Enjoy!
Notes
When storing, let tacos cool completely. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and place them in the fridge. When ready to reheat, remove from foil and wrap a slightly damp paper towel over the taco to prevent the tortilla from drying out. Heat in 30 second increments until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 19.1gProtein: 20.8gFat: 9g
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