Start your day off with a nourishing, savory breakfast recipe like this Meal Prep Chipotle Egg Bake. By making it ahead of time, you’ll have an easy, protein & veggie packed grab-n-go option that you can just heat up in the morning before starting work. This egg bake has some Mexican-inspired flavors, sweet potato, bell pepper, onion & black beans. It’s delicious topped with avocado and cilantro, too!
I’ve recently gotten back into meal prepping a little because although I work from home, sometimes I just can’t be bothered to cook breakfast or lunch. So, it’s nice to have options ready to go in the fridge, like this Meal Prep Chipotle Egg Bake. A lot of you loved my recent Harvest Maple Egg Bake so I decided to make another flavor variety. This way you can switch it up and not get bored! Just like my previous egg bake recipe, this one is loaded with lots of protein, fiber and some carbs to make it a well-rounded and filling breakfast.
Why You’ll Love this Meal Prep Chipotle Egg Bake
- It makes plenty for the whole week so you can have an easy & quick breakfast!
- This egg bake is gluten free, vegetarian and dairy free by using your favorite unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk.
- A lot of the time involved in this recipe is passive, so you can do other things while it’s cooking.
- This Meal Prep Chipotle Egg Bake reminds me of breakfast burritos, but way easier and more nourishing.
- There’s a whole can of black beans in there for some fiber and plant-based protein.
What You Need to Make this Meal Prep Chipotle Egg Bake
- Olive Oil: Just a bit for sautéing the sweet potato and veggies in.
- Onion: Red or yellow will work.
- Sweet Potato: Peeled and cut into small cubes to make sure it cooks through in time.
- Bell Pepper: Some sneaky veggies that go so well with the Mexican flavors.
- Garlic: Duh!
- Chili Powder, Paprika, Cumin, Cayenne, Salt & Pepper: To add a smoky, slightly spicy flavor to this egg bake.
- Eggs: Couldn’t be an egg bake without the eggs! I opt for pasture-raised.
- Egg Whites: I like using some egg whites in here for extra protein and less fat, but you can also just try replacing the egg whites for about 2-3 extra full eggs.
- Milk: I’m a dairy milk gal so I use 2% but you can also use unsweetened, unflavored almond milk, soy milk, etc.
How To Make this Meal Prep Chipotle Egg Bake
This recipe is pretty much a set it and forget it type of dish. After you’ve sautéed the sweet potato and veggies, it’s just a matter of mixing and letting it bake until set through. It’s so worth spending the time to prep this on Sunday to have breakfast ready to go for the whole week!
First, start by adding some olive oil to a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the sweet potato, onion and bell pepper. Then season it with the spices. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 6-8 minutes or until everything is getting tender. Then add in the garlic and cook for a minute longer. Remove from the heat and let this mixture cool down a bit while you’re prepping the rest of the recipe.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites milk and salt & pepper. Then, stir in the cooled sweet potato and veggie mixture, as well as the black beans. Pour this into a greased baking dish and bake at 350F for about 35-40 minutes or until set. It may puff up a little bit but don’t worry, it’ll come down as it cools. You may also notice that this one sticks to the baking dish a little bit more than my other egg bake recipes and that’s because the beans sink to the bottom. It’s still delish though, just not necessarily the prettiest recipe!
If you’re eating it right away, feel free to add some avocado and cilantro on top and enjoy! If you’re planning to use this as meal prep, let it cool fully, cut it into 8 squares and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Can I Freeze This?
I haven’t experimented with freezing this particular recipe yet, however I did try it with my Harvest Maple Egg Bake. Of course, it’s not as amazing as it is fresh but it definitely works! To do so, wrap each individual slice in parchment paper and then put them into an airtight bag or container and freeze. When ready to eat, remove parchment, add to a plate and microwave for about 2.5 minutes.
Find the full recipe below. As always, please let me know if you tried it by commenting below or tagging me on Instagram, @munchinwithmaddie_.
Looking for more Breakfast Recipes?
- Harvest Maple Egg Bake
- Apple Cinnamon Blender Pancakes
- Maple Ginger Pecan Baked Oatmeal
- Lemon Raspberry Baked Oatmeal
- Foolproof Jammy Eggs
Meal Prep Chipotle Egg Bake
Equipment
- 8×12" or 9×13" baking dish
- large pan
- spatula
- whisk
Ingredients
- olive oil
- ½ red or yellow onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 oz sweet potato peeled & cut into small chunks (about ½ inch)
- 1 small green bell pepper finely diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- dash of cayenne (optional, if you want it spicier)
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup egg whites (can also try subbing 2 more full eggs)
- ½ cup milk (dairy free if necessary)
- 1 can black beans drained & rinsed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease the baking dish with olive oil spray.
- Bring a large pan to medium heat. Once hot, add a bit of oil. Then, add sweet potato, onion & bell pepper. Season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne (if using) and half of the salt & pepper. Let cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6-8 minutes until sweet potato and veggies are starting to get tender.Â
- Add garlic and cook one more minute. Then, remove the pan from the heat and let that cool as you prepare the eggs.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk and remaining salt + pepper. Then, add in the black beans and the cooled sweet potato + veggie mixture. Stir.Â
- Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until set through. Let cool slightly before cutting into 8 squares. Enjoy!Â
Notes
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