High Protein Breakfast Bowls (Printable Version)
Protein-packed breakfast bowls with eggs, quinoa, sausage, and vegetables. Easy freezer meal prep for busy mornings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
→ Proteins
02 - 6 large eggs
03 - 1 cup cooked turkey sausage or lean chicken sausage, crumbled
04 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 small red onion, diced
→ Cheese & Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or feta cheese
09 - 1 avocado, sliced
10 - Fresh salsa
→ Seasonings
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
02 - Whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Pour into the skillet with vegetables, stirring gently until just scrambled and cooked through.
03 - Stir in cooked sausage and drained black beans. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide cooked quinoa or rice evenly among four freezer-safe containers. Top each bowl with equal portions of the egg and protein mixture. Sprinkle with cheese if using.
05 - Allow bowls to cool completely before sealing. Label containers and freeze for up to 2 months.
06 - Reheat in microwave until hot (2-3 minutes from thawed, 4-5 minutes from frozen). Top with fresh avocado and salsa if desired.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- Youll have breakfast ready in minutes during those hectic mornings when cooking feels impossible
- The protein keeps you satisfied straight through lunch, eliminating mid morning snacking
02 -
- Never freeze avocado or fresh toppings—they turn brown and soggy, so add these right before serving
- Cool bowls completely before sealing or you'll end up with frost and soggy textures that ruin the experience
03 -
- Spread your cooked grains on a baking sheet to cool faster before assembling bowls
- Slightly undercook your eggs since they'll finish cooking during reheating