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10-Minute High-Protein Breakfast Quesadilla | Healthy & Low-Calorie

This quick and easy high-protein breakfast quesadilla is packed with over 35g of protein, low in calories, and ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect for busy mornings or a healthy brunch!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, healthy dessert, high protein
Cuisine: American, healthy
Calories: 422
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs or 1 egg + 3 oz egg whites for lower calorie, higher protein
  • 1 low-calorie tortilla around 60 calories, 5g protein
  • 3-4 oz cottage cheese 84g-113g
  • 1 oz 28g low calorie cheese or 15 g grated cheese (low-calorie or sharp cheddar)
  • 1 small tomato diced
  • 1 oz 28g 1/4 avocado, sliced
  • 1 green onions chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 g butter just enough to lightly grease the pan

Method
 

  1. Crack the eggs (or eggs + whites) into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk together and set aside.
  2. Grate the cheese, dice the tomato, slice the avocado, and chop the green onions.
  3. Heat a nonstick pan and lightly grease with 2 g butter.
  4. Pour in the eggs, then immediately place the tortilla on top.
  5. Cook for about 2 minutes until the eggs set, then carefully flip the entire tortilla/egg layer.
  6. Spread the cottage cheese over the eggs. Add grated cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Fold the tortilla in half and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and the quesadilla is heated through.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is super flexible — swap in any veggies you like (spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers). For extra protein, add cooked chicken or turkey. Greek yogurt also works as a cottage cheese substitute.