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
- 1Divide the ham, bell pepper, onion, and cheddar between four resealable containers*. Cut the butter into 4, 1/2 teaspoon-sized pieces, and add one to each container. Sprinkle about 1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt into each container.
- 2Seal the containers and store them for up to 4-5 days.
- 3When you're ready to prepare a microwave breakfast scramble, pour the ingredients of the container into a ceramic mug, add two large eggs, and stir to combine.
- 4Loosely cover the mug with a paper towel or another microwave-safe object and microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Stir the contents of the mug and microwave for 15 seconds more. Stir again and continue to microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring after each, until the eggs are mostly set, but still moist. Serve immediately.
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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