Busy mornings can make it difficult to prioritize a balanced, nourishing breakfast — especially for people managing conditions like diabetes or heart disease, where consistent, protein-rich meals can play an important role in supporting blood sugar control and heart health. Having a convenient, ready-to-heat breakfast option can help remove decision fatigue and reduce the temptation to skip meals or reach for highly processed grab-and-go foods.

These make-ahead freezer breakfast burritos offer a simple solution. Packed with protein from eggs, fiber from whole-wheat tortillas and spinach, and bold flavor from serrano pepper and paprika, they provide a satisfying vegetarian breakfast that can be prepared in advance and stored for busy mornings. Because they are portion-controlled, freezer-friendly and easy to reheat, they can help support consistent, balanced eating habits without sacrificing taste or convenience.

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded serrano pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 6 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Directions

1. Whisk eggs, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add serrano and paprika; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add spinach; cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are mostly set, about 5 minutes.
3. To assemble burritos, place each tortilla on a sheet of foil. Add 1/2 cup scrambled eggs to the bottom half of the tortilla, then divide cheese evenly (about 1 tablespoon plus 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.
4. To reheat, unwrap a burrito and transfer to a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. (Alternatively, bake foil-wrapped burritos at 375 F until heated through, about 25 minutes.)

This recipe was originally published on EatingWell.com.