Ingredients
for the breakfast burrito:
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cilantro chimichurri (recipe below)
pinch of salt
1 burrito wrap
for the cilantro chimichurri:
2 bunches cilantro (stems and leaves)
2 limes (juice only)
4 cloves garlic (crushed)
2 jalapenos (seeds removed from 1 or both)
2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
Heat an egg pan or non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add butter and chimichurri.
Whisk eggs, milk and salt in a bowl. Add eggs to pan and scramble until cooked, while still moist and fluffy.
Pop burrito shell in microwave for 15 seconds to soften it and then wrap up chimichurri eggs to go!
for the cilantro chimichurri:
Put everything in the food processor or blender and blend until really smooth. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Adjust amount of jalapeno and seeds based on heat tolerance.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse, delivering a significant dose of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and plant-based protein in every tablespoon.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder brings deep chocolate flavor along with antioxidants like flavonoids, which support heart health.
- Using a milk of your choice — dairy or plant-based — lets you easily adapt this recipe to suit dietary needs without sacrificing creaminess.
- A touch of maple syrup or honey adds natural sweetness while keeping added sugars lower than most conventional chocolate desserts.
- Chia seeds absorb liquid and expand to create a thick, pudding-like texture with no cooking, thickeners, or gelatin required.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Chia seeds provide both soluble and insoluble fiber, supporting digestive health and helping you feel full longer.
- Cocoa powder is rich in flavonoid antioxidants that have been linked to improved blood flow and reduced inflammation.
- This pudding delivers a meaningful amount of plant-based protein, making it a satisfying breakfast option that helps stabilize blood sugar.
- The healthy fats from chia seeds and any nut-based milk contribute to improved absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.
- Compared to traditional chocolate pudding, this version contains significantly less saturated fat and refined sugar while offering far more fiber.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories320
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat14 g72 g19.44%
- Saturated Fat3 g20 g15%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat8 g
- Monounsaturated Fat2 g
- Cholesterol5 mg300 mg1.67%
- Sodium180 mg2300 mg7.83%
- Total Carbohydrate38 g275 g13.82%
- Dietary Fiber12 g28 g42.86%
- Total Sugars14 g
- Added Sugars10 g50 g20%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein10 g50 g20%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)50 mcg20 mcg250%
- Calcium300 mg1300 mg23.08%
- Iron4 mg18 mg22.22%
- Potassium420 mg4700 mg8.94%
- Vitamin A150 mcg900 mcg16.67%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)1 mg90 mg1.11%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1 mg15 mg6.67%
- Vitamin K12 mcg120 mcg10%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.1 mg1.2 mg8.33%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2 mg1.3 mg15.38%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.5 mg16 mg3.13%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.1 mg1.7 mg5.88%
- Folate20 mcg400 mcg5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.5 mcg2.4 mcg20.83%
- Biotin3 mcg30 mcg10%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.4 mg5 mg8%
- Choline35 mg550 mg6.36%
- Phosphorus280 mg1250 mg22.4%
- Iodine25 mcg150 mcg16.67%
- Magnesium95 mg420 mg22.62%
- Zinc1.5 mg11 mg13.64%
- Selenium8 mcg55 mcg14.55%
- Copper0.3 mg0.9 mg33.33%
- Manganese1.2 mg2.3 mg52.17%
- Chromium3 mcg35 mcg8.57%
- Molybdenum10 mcg45 mcg22.22%
- Chloride150 mg2300 mg6.52%
