Egg and Bacon Breakfast Burritos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2/3 second butter cooking spray
- 4 oz Canadian style bacon
- 2 slices avocado
- 4 tbsps reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 large wheat tortillas
- 1 cup egg substitute
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 0.12 tbsp black pepper
- 0.12 tsp table salt
- 3 tbsps salsa, drained of excess liquid before measuring
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Coat a small baking sheet with cooking spray. Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat.
- In a large bowl, add egg substitute, bacon, oregano, salt, pepper and salsa; stir well.
- Pour egg mixture into prepared skillet; increase heat to medium. Let eggs partially set and then scramble using a spatula. When eggs are set but still slightly glossy, remove from heat.
- Spoon half of egg mixture into center of each tortilla. Roll tortilla to conceal filling, making sure to fold in ends. Place burritos, seam-side down, on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until burritos are very hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and serve each burrito with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 slice avocado.
- Note: for a breakfast on the go, fill a toasted whole-wheat pita half with the scrambled egg mixture, sour cream and avocado.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Egg and Bacon Breakfast Burritos contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Avocado: Healthy fats support hormone production and help reduce inflammation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Egg and Bacon Breakfast Burritos can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Avocado.
Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals with PCOS. This creamy, versatile fruit is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But how exactly does avocado benefit those managing PCOS symptoms? Healthy Fats Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are known to improve heart health and reduce inflammation. These healthy fats help maintain stable blood sugar levels, which is crucial for managing insulin re...
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