Freezable Low Carb Breakfast Burrito Recipe - Keto Breakfast On The Go! (2024)

FAQs

Do breakfast burritos freeze well? ›

To assemble burritos, place each tortilla on a sheet of foil. Add ½ cup scrambled eggs to the bottom half of the tortilla, then divide cheese evenly (about 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon per burrito). Roll snugly, tucking in the ends as you go. Wrap tightly in the foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

Breakfast Burrito With Eggs, Sausage, Cheese And Vegetables (1 burrito) contains 21.4g total carbs, 20.1g net carbs, 16.3g fat, 10.5g protein, and 277 calories.

Transfer the wrapped burritos to a freezer-safe plastic container or bag. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months (but ideally use within 3 months, or else they might have some freezer burn and off flavors). Reheat the burritos: To reheat a large burrito, unwrap from foil and place on a microwave-safe plate.

*TO FREEZE: Cover each burrito tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Freeze up to 1 month. To reheat, (1) microwave for 4-6 minutes, turning halfway, or (2) bake at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until completely cooked through.

Tip: Overcooking can result in increasingly soggy burritos as the ingredients will continue to release more and more moisture with prolonged heat. Tip: If you have a food thermometer, you can take the temperature of your reheated burritos to know they are cooked completely when reheated to a temperature of 165°

Sour cream can be stored in the freezer for up to six months. To thaw, simply transfer the amount of sour cream you need to the fridge and allow it to thaw for several hours. You'll notice the texture will be a bit watery and separated. Simply whip it with a whisk to reach a smooth consistency.

Here are some things to keep in mind while you're preparing them. Might as well get the most unfortunate bit of news out of the way first: you can't freeze avocado, and so it is not welcome in a freezer breakfast burrito.

Even though burritos are also made with tortillas, these tortillas are larger and thicker than those used for wraps. Traditional burritos use wheat flour tortillas, which are heartier and can hold more substantial fillings without tearing.

But here's the secret: Wrap the burrito in a damp paper towel. This will keep the tortilla from drying out in the microwave while steaming the tasty fillings.

Can you wrap burritos in parchment paper to freeze? ›

To help seal the burritos and have them come out nice and crispy when re-heated place each folded burrito in a heated pan and allow it to brown on each side for a few seconds. When ready to freeze wrap each burrito in parchment paper to make it that much easier when pulling out burritos later to enjoy.

Breakfast Burrito, No Tortilla

Without a tortilla, McDonald's breakfast burrito filling serves as a Keto-friendly scramble. Order two or three for a more substantial breakfast.

The trick here is to make sure you leave out rice or beans as these will instantly hit you with around 20-30g of carbs. If you opt for the meat, salad and cheese only, a naked burrito or burrito bowl with beef, cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole will see you at just 5g of carbs!!

The problem: Most fast-food breakfast burritos are high in sodium, calories, and saturated fat. "Eating a very calorie-dense, high-fat, high-carb meal, can lead to low energy, lethargy, and feeling uncomfortably full," says Colette Micko, MS, RDN, CDES, a dietitian with Top Nutrition Coaching.

Wrap them well.

I reheat several in one sitting usually. An alternative means of wrapping is to wrap each one individually in foil or plastic wrap and then store the whole lot in a freezer bag. This method is particularly helpful if you're going to pack a few burritos for work or school.

Can I freeze McDonald's burritos ahead of time? Yes, you can. Simply make the breakfast burritos, allow them to cool close to room temperature, and wrap them with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. You can then place your wrapped burritos in a large zip-top bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.

After the burritos have cooled COMPLETELY wrap them in parchment paper and place in a freezer safe container or bag to pull out later. And lastly, if freezing your burritos you will want to make sure to avoid adding avocado, sour cream or lettuce to them.

You can also freeze scrambled eggs after they have been cooked. This is a good way to meal prep for the week and to use in dishes like ham fried rice, or for a quick breakfast. They freeze well and taste really good. Let the cooked scrambled eggs cool completely.