High Protein Low Calorie Meal Prep Grilled Cheese Burritos

When I started Shiny Happy Recipes, I wasn’t chasing perfection — I just wanted meals that made me feel good. Real ingredients, easy prep, and no boring bites. These High Protein Low Calorie Meal Prep Grilled Cheese Burritos are exactly that.

They’re quick, cheesy, and packed with protein — but still light enough to fit into your goals. I’ve made them more times than I can count, and honestly? They’ve saved me from more than one sad lunch or “should I just get takeout?” moment.

If you’re like me and want food that’s both satisfying and simple to prep, this one’s about to be your new favorite.

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What ingredients you need to make these High Protein Low Calorie Meal Prep Grilled Cheese Burritos

First—I’m serious, you don’t need a mile-long list. I keep things easy and straightforward because who’s got time for fussy shopping trips? For these burritos, you’ll want lean ground turkey or chicken for that high protein low calorie meal prep, your favorite low-fat cheese (more cheese is always a win, but we’re aiming for protein here), some fiber-filled beans, and of course tortillas (I go for whole wheat or low-carb wraps, extra points for extra fiber).

Grab some taco seasoning, maybe a little Greek yogurt as a light swap for sour cream, and a handful of your favorite veggies. Bell peppers? Onions? Jalapeños if you’re feeling wild. Gosh, even a bit of corn. Don’t forget a can of diced tomatoes or salsa for a flavor boost. Shredded lettuce and fresh cilantro on top? Life-changing for texture. Everything here is normal stuff — you probably have half of it lingering in your fridge already. This means the hardest part is honestly just not eating all the cheese before you roll the burritos.

For more high protein comfort food, check out this High Protein Low Calorie Honey BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese, it’s sweet, smoky, and meal prep-friendly too.

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How to Make High Protein Low Calorie Meal Prep Grilled Cheese Burritos

Okay, now it’s go time. Cook your ground turkey – simple salt, pepper, and taco seasoning, let’s not overthink it. Brown it up, dump in the beans and tomatoes, let that cook together for, I don’t know, seven minutes? It’ll smell like victory. Get your tortillas ready: lay one out, heap a quarter of the filling into the middle, spoon in some Greek yogurt if you’re into it, scatter a generous pile of cheese.

For a quick and satisfying start to your day, try these High Protein Low Calorie Meal Prep Loaded Breakfast Burritos perfect for busy mornings and packed with flavor.

Roll ‘em up tight, folding in the edges as best you can (don’t worry if it’s a bit messy, I swear that’s half the charm). Here’s my favorite part: wipe out your skillet, add a tiny bit of butter or spray, and slap the burrito back in seam side down. Toss a little more cheese straight onto the pan and press the burrito into it so it melts and goes all crispy and golden on the outside. Takes just a couple minutes each side. Repeat and try not to eat them all before packing up your meal prep containers. Honestly, you kind of can’t mess this up.

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Tips and Variations for the Perfect High Protein Low Calorie Meal Prep Grilled Cheese Burritos

Listen, once you’ve made even one of these, you’ll probably start riffing. If you’re vegetarian, swap in black beans and roasted veggies for the meat. Hate tomatoes? Leave ‘em out. Light cheese, full-fat cheese, vegan cheese…I’ve even tried adding pickled jalapeños for a bit of kick. Some people sneak in brown rice for a little extra bulk, but I usually keep it low-carb.

For freezer meal preppers: these actually reheat awesome. Wrap them in foil and pop them in a hot pan to get the outside crispy again—never soggy, promise. Sneaky tip: a sprinkle of hot sauce inside does wonders. And watch that cheese on the outside—don’t let it completely char unless you love crunchy cheese bits (I do, but to each their own). These store in the fridge for four days, easy. Just don’t stack them while hot or you’ll get sad, squashed burritos.

Ingredient	Protein (g)	Calories	Tips
Lean Ground Turkey	20	120	Use 93% lean for best balance
Low-Fat Cheese	7	60	Straight onto the pan for a crispy coat
Whole Wheat Tortilla	5	110	Choose high fiber for filling power
Black Beans	7	90	Drain and rinse for less salt

A few other delicious Mexican-inspired recipes

Not to get derailed here, but if you’re into tortilla wizardry and want more ‘dinner in ten minutes’ ideas, my healthy Mexican meal prep bowls are killer. Quick skillet omelets with salsa make an oddly satisfying breakfast, and don’t get me started on turkey enchilada casseroles. If you ever need a fiesta plate in a hurry, check out more of my recipes on the simple low calorie recipes page—it’s a goldmine, promise. Salsas too—so easy, so much wow per spoonful. Hey, if you want to chat about ways to repurpose leftover burrito stuff, just message me. Got loads of ideas.

• Try a dash of cilantro-lime rice inside if you’re not low-carb.
• Swap in Greek yogurt queso for next-level creaminess.
• Serve with roasted sweet potatoes for bigger meal prep wins.

High Protein Low Calorie Meal Prep Grilled Cheese Burritos

Let’s break it down: these protein-packed burritos are straight up magic for meal prep. Each one clocks in at around 32 grams of protein (I checked, not just guessing), and you keep the calories reasonable by using lean turkey and light cheese. The beans and Greek yogurt boost the protein even higher. I’m all about food that fills me up and keeps me satisfied, and I absolutely hate eating sad desk lunches that make me want to nap in the afternoons.

These burritos? They’re like hitting the fast-forward button to a good mood. Seriously, when you’ve got a batch ready, you can skip the hangry drive-thru temptation. Did I mention you can freeze them for later? Perfect for ‘I don’t have time for lunch’ days. Get that meal prep game solid with food you’ll actually look forward to eating. Oh, and shout out to anyone tracking macros—these stack up with some of the best high protein low calorie meal prep ideas out there.

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