You hit snooze three times. Now you’re late. Breakfast?
Ha. The drive-thru’s calling your name, but so is your waistline. What if you could crush a low-carb breakfast in under five minutes without sacrificing flavor or nutrition?
No sad desk salads. No sugar crashes. Just real food, fast.
Let’s fix your mornings.
Why This Recipe Slaps
This isn’t just another sad egg wrap. It’s high-protein, low-carb, and stupidly easy. No cooking skills required.
No weird ingredients. Just stuff you already have, assembled in a way that won’t make you miss donuts. Plus, it’s portable—because eating with both hands while driving is a safety hazard.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 large eggs (or ½ cup liquid egg whites if you’re avoiding yolks)
- 1 low-carb tortilla (look for 5g net carbs or less)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or whatever melts your heart)
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (because non-stick pans lie)
- Salt and pepper (to taste, unless you enjoy bland food)
- Optional: hot sauce, avocado, or pre-cooked protein (bacon, sausage, or leftover chicken—get wild)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Scramble the eggs: Whisk them with salt and pepper.
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, pour in the eggs, and stir until just set. Don’t overcook—rubbery eggs are a crime.
- Warm the tortilla: Throw it in the pan for 10 seconds per side. You want it pliable, not crispy.
- Assemble: Lay the tortilla flat, sprinkle cheese in the center, top with scrambled eggs, and add extras (hot sauce, avocado, etc.).
- Fold it like a pro: Fold the sides in, then roll from the bottom up.
Wrap in foil if you’re taking it to go—no one likes egg on their steering wheel.
Storage Instructions
Made extras? Wrap them tightly in foil or store in an airtight container. They’ll last 2 days in the fridge. To reheat, nuke for 30 seconds or toss them back in a pan. Pro tip: Freezing is risky—tortillas turn into sad, soggy messes.
Why This Breakfast Wins
- No sugar crashes: Low-carb means steady energy.
No 10 a.m. urge to face-plant into a vending machine.
- Protein-packed: Eggs and cheese keep you full longer than a cereal box’s empty promises.
- Customizable: Swap ingredients based on what’s in your fridge. Leftover steak? Toss it in.
Vegan? Okay, maybe not this exact recipe.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Overcooking the eggs: They keep cooking after you take them off the heat. Pull them out early.
- Using a high-carb tortilla: Check labels.
Some “wheat” tortillas have more carbs than a slice of bread.
- Skipping the foil wrap: Unless you enjoy scrubbing egg off your work bag.
Alternatives for the Rebellious
- No tortilla? Use large lettuce leaves as a wrap (just don’t blame us if it gets messy).
- Dairy-free? Swap cheese for nutritional yeast or skip it entirely.
- Microwave-only? Scramble eggs in a mug, then dump them into your wrap. It’s not gourmet, but it works.
FAQs
Can I meal prep these?
Yes, but store ingredients separately. Assemble the morning of to avoid soggy tortillas.
IMO, scrambled eggs taste better fresh.
What’s the best low-carb tortilla brand?
Mission Carb Balance or La Tortilla Factory are solid picks. FYI, always check net carbs—marketing lies.
Can I use egg substitutes?
Sure, but texture might suffer. Liquid egg whites work; just season well.
Tofu scrambles? Go for it, but that’s a whole different recipe.
How do I keep it warm?
Wrap it in foil, then toss it in an insulated lunch bag. Or eat it fast—your call.
Final Thoughts
This isn’t rocket science.
It’s breakfast. Fast, filling, and low-carb. No excuses.
Stop letting your mornings be a chaotic mess of fast-food regret. Make this. Eat it.
Conquer your day. Or hit snooze again—we won’t judge.