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High Protein Breakfast Tacos (Sausage and Cheese)

These super quick and easy High Protein Breakfast Tacos will become your new favorite way to start the day! Fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and protein-packed sausage all wrapped in a warm tortilla, it seriously makes the best breakfast!!

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By: Lauren published: Nov. 08, 2022 updated: Jan. 04, 2024 5 Comments

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High protein breakfast tacos open faced on a plate with fruit.
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About This Recipe
Why You’ll Love These High Protein Breakfast Tacos
Ingredients and Substitutions
Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptations
How To Make
How To Store
FAQ: High Protein Breakfast Tacos
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes To Try
High Protein Breakfast Tacos (Sausage and Cheese)
MyFitnessPal Entry
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About This Recipe

Macro-balanced, customizable, and full of flavor, these healthy breakfast tacos are the perfect breakfast for busy mornings! Or any day of the week really!! They are seriously one of the most delicious, easy breakfasts you will make!

This breakfast tacos recipe is a great make ahead breakfast for days where you’re in the mood for something savory and more hearty. Make these ahead of time in just 10 minutes! 10 MINUTES, FRIENDS!!

Then, pop them in the fridge for a week of easy breakfasts, or you can even freeze them to pull out when you need a quick and healthy breakfast!

This high-protein breakfast taco recipe is SO customizable depending on your preferences and nutrient goals. Please feel free to get creative and make it your own here!

If you love a quick, savory breakfast check out my favorite Healthy Breakfast Burritos, Meal Prep Breakfast Sandwiches or my Healthy Mini Sausage Biscuits!

High protein breakfast tacos open faced on a plate with fruit.

Why You’ll Love These High Protein Breakfast Tacos

  • A great meal prep recipe- super easy to prepare in a large batch!
  • Simple, healthy ingredients, and just takes 10 minutes to prepare!
  • Freezer-friendly! Pull these breakfast burritos out of the freezer when you need a quick and healthy breakfast!
  • Best way to enjoy a hot grab-and-go breakfast!
  • Much more cost effective than fast food.
  • Protein packed + macro balanced!
  • Hearty breakfast option that leaves you feeling satisfied.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients for high protein breakfast tacos.
  • Tortillas– I used Mission carb balance flour tortillas.
  • Sausage– I used turkey sausage.
  • Onion- I used a yellow onion. You could also you white or red onions here- use your favorite!
  • Eggs
  • Egg Whites
  • Cheese– I used shredded 2% cheddar cheese.
  • Seasonings– Grab some salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.

Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptations

  • Switch out the tortilla: Sub the tortilla for a biscuit, toast, bagel, or English muffin!
  • Sweet potatoes: Skip the tortillas all together? Try servings the sausage and egg mixture over sweet potatoes!
  • Give it a kick: Add a little extra flavor and spice! Throw in some bell pepper or a little bit of jalapeño pepper for a little extra kick!
  • Make it vegetarian: Try subbing some tofu or beans (refried beans, black beans, and pinto beans would all work great!) for the sausage or omit completely.

How To Make

The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!

Sausage and onion in a skillet with wooden spoon.

1. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. (You can also use olive oil). Add the onions and sausage and saute for a minute or two.

Eggs added to the skillet with the sausage and onions.

2. On medium heat, whisk in the eggs, egg whites, seasonings, salt and pepper.

Shredded cheese added to the skillet with the rest of the ingredients.

3. Stir frequently until eggs are cooked. Then fold in the shredded cheese at the end. Taste and add more salt or seasonings to taste. 

High protein breakfast tacos open faced on a plate with fruit.

4. Add 1/8 of the egg mixture (105g) to each tortilla. Serve with favorite salsa, pico de gallo, guac, greek yogurt, sour cream, or any other favorite sauces!

How To Store

Wrap each tortilla individually in heavy-duty aluminum foil, wax paper, or parchment paper and place them in a freezer safe zip lock bag. Remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to 1 month. Refrigerate for up to a week.

High protein breakfast tacos open faced on a plate with fruit.

FAQ: High Protein Breakfast Tacos

Can I freeze these breakfast tacos?

Yes! Just let tacos cool completely. Then wrap tightly in foil and place them in a freezer safe zip lock bag. Remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to 1 month.

What should I serve with these high protein breakfast tacos?

These sausage, egg and cheese tacos pair well some fresh fruit or greek yogurt for extra protein! I love making a batch of my Rainbow Fruit Salad to serve alongside these savory breakfast tacos!

Can I make these tacos in advance?

Yes, these breakfast tacos are a great meal prep breakfast recipe! To reheat, place tacos in the air fryer at 350 F for 3-4 minutes or reheat in a covered skillet until warm.

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High protein breakfast tacos open faced on a plate with fruit.
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High Protein Breakfast Tacos (Sausage and Cheese)

? Dairy-Free ? Gluten-Free ? High Protein ? Macro-friendly
These super quick and easy High Protein Breakfast Tacos will become your new favorite way to start the day! Fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and protein-packed sausage all wrapped in a warm tortilla, it seriously makes the best breakfast!!
Yield: 4
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 5 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Calories: 397kcal
Protein: 32.6g
Fat: 16.1g
Carbs: 30.4g

Ingredients

  • 8 small flour tortillas I used Mission carb balance
  • 1 cup turkey sausage crumbles (114g)
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion (135g) finely diced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups egg whites (360g)
  • 1 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 3/4 cup 2% cheddar cheese (84g)

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Instructions

  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Add the onions and sausage and saute for a minute or two.
  • Whisk in the eggs, egg whites, seasonings, salt and pepper. Stir frequently until eggs are cooked. Then fold in the shredded cheese at the end. Taste and add more salt or seasonings to taste.
  • Add 1/8 of the mixture (105g) to each tortilla.
  • Optional step: Spray a clean skillet with cooking spray and sear each side of the taco for 1-2 minutes to give it a nice char, make the tortilla firmer and hold it in place better.
  • Serve with salsa, guac or your favorite sauce and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Skillet

Notes

To make gluten-free: use gluten-free tortillas. 
To make dairy-free: use dairy-free cheese.
To store: Let tacos cool completely. Then wrap tightly in foil and place them in a freezer safe zip lock bag. Remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for up to 1 month. Refrigerate for up to a week.
To Reheat: Let sit in the fridge overnight (if frozen). Reheat tacos in the air fryer at 350 F for 3-4 minutes or reheat in a covered skillet until warm.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2 tacos (2 tortillas with 209g mixture), Calories: 397kcal (20%), Carbohydrates: 30.4g (10%), Protein: 32.6g (65%), Fat: 16.1g (25%), Saturated Fat: 6.8g (43%), Fiber: 18.6g (78%), Sugar: 2.6g (3%)

Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.

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Lauren lives with her husband, Simon and two dogs, Finley and Cookie, in the Carolina’s. She has college degrees in Nursing and Exercise Science, is a NASM certified trainer and spent many years as a macro coach before transitioning to full time blogging. She loves staying active, being creative and recreating her favorite comfort food dishes into healthier, lightened up versions. Desserts are her speciality!

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