Make Ahead Low Carb Breakfast Burritos

Make Ahead Low Carb Breakfast Burritos are a delicious and easy solution for busy weekday mornings. Just pop them in the microwave and breakfast is ready.

The Perfect Breakfast Make-Ahead Meal Prep

Weekday mornings have a way of derailing even the best intentions, which is exactly why these make-ahead low carb breakfast burritos have become a permanent fixture in my freezer. Swapping the traditional flour tortilla for a low carb version doesn’t mean sacrificing that satisfying, wrap-it-up-and-go experience — these are packed with fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and your favorite savory fillings, all rolled up and ready to reheat in minutes.

In about 30 minutes, you can have 12 of these burritos sitting in your freezer ready for whenever you need a quick breakfast.  Absolutely perfect for any weekly meal prep that you do.

It really is as simple as browning some breakfast sausage and scrambling some eggs. Then, you set up a little assembly line, and in no time you’re filling your freezer with a super easy breakfast solution.

We like to eat a fairly low carb diet and I found that I LOVE Mission Low Carb Balance tortillas. They don’t have a funny taste like some low carb tortillas. They are perfect for this low carb breakfast burrito recipe.

And don’t worry, these are totally customizable. If you don’t like breakfast sausage you can use bacon. Don’t like eggs, omit them. If you prefer Swiss cheese over cheddar, use that. It’s all about what you like to eat.

What Makes This Recipe Great

✅ Make Ahead Convenience – The main reason you want to make this recipe is for this convenience. You  take some time on the weekend to  make these and then you have a grab-and-go breakfast ready anytime for a very long time (up to three months).

✅ Adjust to Your Taste Preferences – As I mentioned above, these burritos are totally customizable. Substitute different proteins, different cheeses, or even take out the meat to make it vegetarian.

✅ Limited Prep Time – Not only do you save time on the back end with a quick reheat, but these take 30 minutes or less to prepare on the front end. Very little chopping required and quick assembly before freezing.

Freezing the Breakfast Burritos

Once you have assembled the low carb burritos, wrap each burrito in parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place the burritos in a single layer on a sheet pan and freeze. This makes it easier to eventually package and store them.

Once frozen, transfer to large zip lock bags and store in the freezer. They should be good for up to three months in the freezer.

How to Reheat the Breakfast Burritos

Microwave Method

If you wrapped the burritos in parchment paper, leave in the parchment paper and heat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds, until heated through.  If wrapped in aluminum foil, remove before heating and re-wrap in a paper towel. Heat as instructed above.

Recommended Equipment

Tips and Tricks

• If your family doesn’t care for breakfast sausage, you can substitute an equal amount of bacon or ham. Either option will be equally delicious.
• If you don’t like eggs, you can omit them and add a little extra meat to the burrito.
• I like to use Low Carb Mission Carb Balance tortillas (flour), but you can use whatever brand you like.
• If you’re not concerned about the burritos being low carb, you can use any 8 inch flour tortilla you like.
• To make the burritos extra tasty, top with chopped fresh tomato and/or chopped avocado.

Ingredients Needed For Make Ahead Low Carb Breakfast Burritos

Full instructions can be found below in the printable recipe card

• Olive oil – Just a small amount is needed to prevent the sausage from sticking to the pan.
• Bulk breakfast sausage – Use whatever you favorite brand is or make this homemade breakfast sausage. If you choose to make the homemade sausage, don’t form it into patties, use it as you would bulk sausage.
• Eggs
• Milk – I like to use whole milk to add a little more richness, but skim or 2% work just fine.
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Shredded cheese – I like a bold cheese flavor so I make the burritos with sharp cheddar cheese. But, if you have a different cheese that you love, feel free to use that.
• Salsa – Use whatever brand and heat level you like.
• Low carb flour tortillas – If you’re not concerned about the burritos being low carb, use your favorite tortilla brand.
• Chopped fresh tomato and avocado – This is an optional topping, but it adds an extra layer of flavor and freshness.

How to Make Low Carb Breakfast Burritos

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Drizzle in a small amount of olive oil.
• Add sausage to skillet and break up with a spoon.
• Continue cooking until now longer pink.
• Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
• Reduce to medium-low heat.
• In a separate large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour eggs into skillet, gently stirring until eggs are set.
• Lay out the tortillas on a counter to make an assembly line.
• Equally divide, in this order, the cheese, eggs, salsa and sausage between the 12 tortillas.
• Fold up each tortilla.
• Wrap each burrito in parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• Place the burritos in a single layer on sheet pans and freeze.
• Once frozen, transfer to large zip top bags and store in the freezer.
• To serve, leave wrapped in parchment paper and heat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds, until heated through.
• If wrapped in aluminum foil, remove before heating and wrap in a paper towel. Heat as instructed above.
• Top with diced fresh tomato and avocado, if desired.

More Easy Breakfast Recipes

• Five Minute Breakfast Sandwiches
• Mini Bacon Gruyere Spinach Frittatas
• Homemade Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan’wichs
• Breakfast Casserole Bites
• Loaded Breakfast Cups

Enjoy!