
Make Ahead Microwave Breakfast Scrambles
Make Ahead Microwave Breakfast Scrambles provide 11g protein and 173 calories per serving—a structured breakfast option that removes morning decisions. Four servings prep in quick time and store across the week, keeping your first meal consistent while preserving appetite for lunch and dinner protein.
Ingredients
- •Ham Or Canadian Bacon(57g)
- •Bell Pepper(120g)
- •Yellow Onion(60g)
- •Cheddar Cheese(120g)
- •Butter(10g)
- •1/2 tsp seasoning salt ($0.05)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
Instructions
- 1Dice the bell pepper and onion into small, uniform pieces (about ¼-inch). Chop or cube the cooked ham into bite-sized pieces.
- 2Divide the ham, bell pepper, onion, and shredded cheddar evenly into 4 airtight containers while ingredients are at room temperature.
- 3Cut the salted butter into 4 equal pieces (approximately ½ teaspoon each) and add one piece to each container.
- 4Seal the containers and refrigerate for up to 4–5 days.
- 5When ready to eat, pour one container's contents into a microwave-safe ceramic mug or bowl, then crack 2 large eggs directly into the mug and stir until combined.
- 6Loosely cover the mug with a paper towel and microwave on high power for 30 seconds until eggs begin to set at the edges.
- 7Stir the mixture, then continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until eggs are mostly set but still slightly moist in the center (total time typically 60–90 seconds depending on microwave).
- 8Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
173
calories
11g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 7.1g
- Sodium
- 355 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.9g
4 servings per batch · ~92g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Make Ahead Microwave Breakfast Scrambles have per serving?
Each serving contains 11g of protein and 173 calories with 13g fat and 4g carbs. This is a light breakfast option best stacked with additional protein or carbs to meet your morning macro targets.
How long does Make Ahead Microwave Breakfast Scrambles take to prep?
Quick prep designation with 4 servings means you can batch-make a full week's worth of grab-and-go breakfasts, then microwave individual portions as needed during the week.
Is Make Ahead Microwave Breakfast Scrambles good for fat loss?
At 173 calories and 11g protein per serving, this recipe works as a low-calorie breakfast component that you can combine with additional protein sources or carbs to hit your daily targets while staying in a deficit.
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