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Feed-your-brain breakfast burrito recipe

It’s quick, easy, and full of protein and nutrition.

Feb, 20261 min read
LearnHealthy breakfastsFeed-your-brain breakfast burrito recipe
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Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1 sprouted-grain tortilla or coconut wrap
2 large egg whites
1 slice of avocado
⅛ cup salsa
¼ cup broccoli florets
⅛ cup spinach
⅛ cup chopped onion
½ tbsp garlic

Preparation

  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add vegetables and sauté until slightly tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. If using spinach, do not add until the very last minute.
  • Add egg whites. Stir until cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • Warm a tortilla in a pan briefly.
  • Pour egg mixture in the center of the tortilla. Use salt and pepper if desired.
  • Add a slice of avocado to the tortilla. Add salsa as desired.

Serves 1

Written byDaniel Amen, MD.
Medically reviewed byJoanne Perron, MD.December, 2025
Updated onFebruary, 2026
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Medically reviewed byJoanne Perron, MD.December, 2025
Updated onFebruary, 2026
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