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Feed-your-brain breakfast burrito recipe

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


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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 by Daniel Amen, MD.
Medically reviewed by Joanne Perron, MD, MPH.December, 2025
Updated onJuly, 2026
Written by Daniel Amen, MD.
Medically reviewed by Joanne Perron, MD, MPH.December, 2025
Updated onJuly, 2026
  • Ingredients
  • Preparation
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