Monday, September 30, 2013

Breakfast Veggie Wrap


Breakfast Veggie Wrap

Did your Mom ever tell you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?  And yup, Mom is always right.  When I start the day right with a scrumptious and healthy breakfast, I feel energetic and focused, well, at least until lunch time turns around.  I don’t necessarily have all the time and energy to fix something complicated and elaborated in the morning.  Remember, I’m not the morning person type, but more of an night owl!  So, I need a breakfast that I can be prepared quickly to keep myself sane before I get out the door!

Breakfast Veggie Wrap

My hubby always grab his breakfast on the go, too.  So, these Breakfast Veggie Wraps are perfect to fuel our bodies and souls with wonderful flavors and nutrients.  I love these wraps because they are super quick to put together.  You heard me right, you can get breakfast on the table in as little as 15 minutes!  Want to find out what I put in them and how to make these healthy and yummy wraps? 

Breakfast Veggie Wrap

For easy “grab and go” application, I used store bought tortilla wraps for this recipe.  I have them around the house quite often because they are very versatile.  You can use flour, corn, or whole grain tortilla wraps, really, whatever you preferred.  Then, I place a layer of scrambled eggs in the middle of the wrap.   While the eggs are still hot, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Gruyere cheese on the eggs and the heat from the scrambled eggs will slowly melt the cheese.  I love melted cheese, don’t you?  For the grown up’s, I love to add a few dashes of hot sauce on top of the scrambled eggs, too. 

Ingredients for Breakfast Veggie Wrap

The next layer is the diced vine ripened tomato.  They are sweet and juicy, really add a lovely freshness and texture to the wrap.  I then top it all off with a generous layer of creamy California avocado!  Talk about decadent!  This Breakfast Veggie Wrap is so satisfying that you won’t even miss the meat, at all. 

Breakfast Veggie Wrap

Roll them up and simply wrap them with foil or parchment paper and you are good to go!  My kids love colorful food  (who doesn’t?), and these veggie wraps are one of their favorites!

Last but not least, I’m submitting this post and recipe to the Wake Up Breakfast with California Avocados Link-Up party hosted by Dine and Dish and Cookin’ Canuck.  I can’t wait to check out what others are cooking! 


Breakfast Veggie Wrap







Breakfast Veggie Wrap: (Printable Recipe)
Makes: 2 wraps

3 eggs, whisked
kosher salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tortilla wraps (I used flour)
1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
hot sauce (optional)
2 small vine ripened tomatoes, diced
1 California avocado, sliced

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and salt together.  In a large non-stick skillet, heat the butter and olive oil on medium low heat.  Add the eggs and cook until 98% cooked through, remove from heat.  The residual heat from the pan will continued to cook the eggs.  If you cook the eggs all the way through, they’ll ended up too dry.

Evenly divided the eggs and place them in the middle of each tortilla wrap.  Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese on top.  Add a few dashes of hot sauces on the eggs (if using).  Place an even layer of diced tomato on the eggs, followed by the sliced California avocado.  Wrap them up into rolls.

Enjoy as is, or wrap each one in foil or parchment paper if you’re having these on the go!

106 comments:

  1. Your breakfast wraps are sooo prett, Amy. And yes, the avocado does make it a bit extravagant. May I have mine for supper, too?

    =)

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    1. Thank you. Glad you like my breakfast wraps. Well, I can imagine myself eating these wraps for breakfast, lunch and dinner. :)

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  2. Dear Amy, you are right: this is a very healthy breakfast... And super quick!!!
    We love it...
    Have a good day.

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    1. Thank you, Laurel. Glad you love this quick and easy healthy breakfast. :)

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  3. These breakfast wraps look wonderful! What a perfect way to get a nutritious breakfast even when you're out the door. I love this idea :)They look so pretty too!

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    1. Thank you, Kelly. Glad you love this easy and healthy breakfast idea. :)

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  4. These look so yummy! I eat breakfast (every morning). If I don't, I am zapped of energy. This vegetarian (and avocado lover) is adoring this recipe!!! xo T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you, Tina. Oh, I'm glad that you love this breakfast idea. :) I love avocado too.

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    1. Thank you, Sapana. Glad you like them too.

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  6. Hehe my mom always makes veggie & apple juices for breakfast. I remembered that she made sure I drank one big glass of it before school - it has apples, broccoli, and some other veggies I couldn't remember. My mom is not big on wraps or Mexican cuisine (she doesn't like it for some reason), but I love them anyway. I bet these wraps are pretty good with tofu scramble (mmmmm!) & avocado - I do miss avocado! The avocados are really bad here in Buenos Aires.

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    1. Sorry that you don't get nice avocado in your area. I'm definitely a big fan. I don't think I love mexican cuisine until I'm a grown up. :) Guess our taste buds do change over time.

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  7. What great, nutritious breakfast wraps, Amy! I love these...

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    1. Thank you, Denise. I'm glad you like these healthy wraps too.

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  8. These wraps do make a good and healthy breakfast. The beautiful colors is enough to wake me up. I buy some of these wraps occasionally, they are quite versatile aren't they, there are so many things that you can wrap in them!

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    1. Glad you love these wraps too. :) I agree, I love all the different colors in them. :) Happy wrapping.

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  9. Great idea!
    Protein..veggies..a carb.. perfect.

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    1. Thank you. :) Glad you love the combination of ingredients in this wrap.

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  10. I really love these for breakfast! Truly delicious!

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    1. Thank you, Mun. Glad you love these breakfast wraps too. ;)

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  11. Veggie wraps are one of the healthiest & most convenient way of enjoying a meal. Love it!

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    1. I agree, these are easy, healthy and convenient. Glad you like them too. :)

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  12. Hi Amy , who says you have to have meat at every meal , these are so yummy , will be making them this week thhanks for sharing :).

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    1. Oh yeah, I feel great going meatless a few times a week. :) Glad you like these wraps. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  13. Amy, These compete with any breakfast bagel or wrap I've seen! They are beautiful and sound like such an easy way to start your day off right. Thank you!

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    1. Thank you, Kathy. Oh yeah, put everything asides, I simply love how easy these are to put together. But of course, I can't resist the fresh ingredients and the great taste too.

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  14. Hi Amy, look awesome. I always enjoyed admire your display and presentation, they are really beautiful.

    Have a wonderful week ahead, regards.

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    1. Thank you so much, Amelia. I'm so happy to hear that you like my styling and presentation. :) Wish you a beautiful weekend!

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  15. These look SO good = what a gorgeous little wrap! And I love all the goodies you put in there, YUM!

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    1. Thank you so much, Amy. Glad you like these wraps. :) Have a wonderful weekend.

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  16. Healthy and delicious ~ and your photos are stunning Amy! Thank you for sharing. :)

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    1. Thank you so much, Mari. Glad you like these wraps too. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  17. Sounds delicious! Breakfast wraps are definitely a great breakfast to take on the go, they're so easy to put together. I love colorful food too!

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    1. Thank you, Ruby. Glad you love my breakfast wrap idea too. :) Have a wonderful weekend.

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  18. 15 minutes? - You can't get through the drive-thru quicker than this and certainly a healthier choice.

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    1. Thank you...that's so true, a drive-thru will take longer than making these wraps at home. :) Glad you love this healthier choice as well. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  19. Tortillas are something I always keep around the house, too. Very versatile, indeed! :) I love breakfast wraps - my hubby would love these even more.

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    1. Thank you, Ashley. I agree, my hubby is a big fan of breakfast wraps. Wish you a wonderful weekend.

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  20. Love your veggie wraps! I usually have this for lunch and how I wish I could have them for a wholesome breakfast!

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    1. Thank you. These would be wonderful for any meal of the day. :) Glad you like them too. Have a beautiful weekend.

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  21. Amy,
    You are a wonderful mom!
    I don't usually eat breakfast, but your veggie wraps look awesome! It inspires me to make it for breakfast this week. Thanks. I'm partial to Haas avocados and love the Louisiana hot sauce, so that's what I would put on my breakfast (or lunch) veggie wrap.

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    1. I used to skip breakfast too, but now, I really enjoy having breakfast. :) Glad you like this breakfast wrap idea. :) Have a great weekend.

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  22. These look so good! I really should do better with my breakfasts. :)

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    1. :) Thank you. Glad you like this breakfast idea. Have a great weekend.

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  23. Yummy and colorful and healthy breakfast! I would love to try it too! My favorite meal of the day is breakfast! I can't skip that! Love your photos:)

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    1. Thank you so much, Jeannie. Glad you love these breakfast wraps too. :) Have a lovely weekend.

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  24. Beautiful photos! Love the colors and flavors in these wraps. I am a big fan of Mexican flavors so I'd love one of these on my way out the door in the morning.

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    1. Thank you, Karen. Glad you love my photos and breakfast wrap. Have a beautiful weekend.

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  25. I love love these wraps and eat them often, so I can say these are 100% delicious, nutritious and the best part they are done so fast! Good reminder to fix few tomorrow for kids! Thanks for sharing your tempting pictures and recipe Amy and have a lovely week!

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    1. Thank you so much, Sandra. Glad you're also a big fan for breakfast wraps. :) have a beautiful weekend.

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  26. I am not a morning person neither I am a breakfast person. But I agree that its the most important meal of the day. So I agree with the agree of having such healthy and divine looking wraps for breakfast. That said, I have to gear up not to start my day with breakfast.

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    1. Thank you. Glad you love this breakfast wrap idea too. :) Have a wonderful weekend.

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  27. We’ll have to try these – thanks so much.

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    1. Thank you. Hope you'll like them after trying. Have a great weekend.

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  28. I'm not a morning person either. You certainly do start your day off great...juice, tea and a piece of toast is all I manage. Now if someone could please pass me a wrap. :)

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    1. Thank you. I used to eat quite light for breakfast. But now I realize a bigger breakfast kept me full for a much longer time. :) I'm just glad my family is big fan of these wraps. ;) Have a great weekend.

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  29. Breakfast is my favourite meal. Actually I eat 2 breakfasts since I am an early riser.
    Your veggie wraps look awesome.

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    1. Two breakfast sounds like the way to go. :) I do rise early these days...although not by will. hahaha....but I think the 2 breakfasts will be a great incentive. Have a good weekend.

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  30. I love that these are so easy to put together and grab and go! Makes morning that much easier!

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    1. Thank you, Joanne. Yeah, I love simple breakfast as I'm only half awake in the morning! hahaha...have a great weekend.

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  31. Tempting & healthy veggie wrap, that will be a great start to anyone's day!

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    1. Thank you, Ambreen. Glad you love these healthy veggie wraps too. have a great weekend.

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  32. This is a brilliant idea. You could have all your ingredients ready the night before then toss together in the morning. Cooking up eggs takes no time at all. If there's a contest you're sure to win. I love your breakfast on the run. It's healthy, full of color and flavor and high in protein to jump start your day. Looking at your photos I'd like to make one for myself and I don't have to run anywhere at the moment. Great idea!

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    1. Thank you so much, Vicki. These really are winning breakfast wraps, in both flavors and easy to prepare categories. And guess what, my recipe really won the contest. :) hehe...that's totally a bonus. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  33. Love these wraps - your photos are so beautiful!!!

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    1. Thank you so much, Shashi. Glad you love these breakfast wraps too. have a lovely weekend.

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  34. Beautiful and colourful breakfast that I love to try. Bet must be very yummy!

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    1. Thank you, Ann. Yes, very yummy with all these fresh ingredients and so easy too. Glad you love them. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  35. I love the colorful wraps. I AM a morning person and need my breakfast and this is such a neat and healthy idea.
    Your blue board is so beautiful.

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    1. Thank you, Asha. Glad you love this simple breakfast idea. :) OH, that blue "board" is one of my favorite photography props. :)

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    1. Thanks, Abbe. Glad you're a breakfast wrap fan too. ;) Have a wonderful week ahead.

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  37. Looks so good and adding Avocados- yum!

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    1. Thank you, JG. Oh yeah, these were so yummy. :) I'm glad you like them too.

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  38. This is beautiful, Amy! Makes breakfast so exciting!

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    1. Thank you, Sharon. Yes, this wrap is definitely an incentive to have breakfast. ;)

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  39. Avocado makes everything better! They are presented/packaged so perfectly too!

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    1. I agree. I can put avocado in almost every dish. hehe...glad you're a fan too.

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  40. I've never met a wrap I didn't like, and your breakfast wrap looks wonderful! No excuse for anyone to miss breakfast - these are not only easy, but exceptionally tasty. Good stuff - thanks.

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    1. Thank you. Glad you are a fan for wraps too. :) You sure are right, no excuse for skipping breakfast any more.

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  41. Breakfast in a wrap? Genius!! I never thought of making wraps for breakfast, but these are colorful and amazing delicious!

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    1. Thank you so much. Yes, wraps are so convenience when I'm on the run but still want a decent breakfast. :) Glad you like them too.

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  42. Woww un desayuno maravilloso y sabroso una gran delicia,abrazos

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    1. muchas gracias. Me alegra que te guste esta envoltura de desayuno también. tiene una maravillosa semana por delante.

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  43. Great breakfast wrap Amy...I used to make similar wraps for my son...you just reminded me that I have not done this for a while...

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    1. Thank you, Juliana. Glad you like these wraps too. :) Aren't they great when you're on the go? Wish you and your family a wonderful week ahead.

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  44. These are perfect breakfast wraps Amy! I always say that a good breakfast makes a good day!

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    1. Thank you, Katerina. Glad you agree that breakfast makes a good start of a day. Take care and have a wonderful week ahead.

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  45. Brilliant! My brain is not flexible, never thought of eating tortilla wraps for breakfast, but why not! My kids love tortillas (I always say please don't eat it by itself...need to wrap ingredients!). They will be like... "Are we eating lunch?!?" if I serve this for breakfast. It'll be a fun surprise.. Tee hee!

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    1. Hehe....my brain wasn't "flexible" until my hubby requested me to make him some breakfast burritos years ago. But I love this version much better because it's lighter and healthier. :) I would love to see the surprise reaction on your kids cute faces when they see tortilla for breakfast.

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  46. Fantastic looking wraps and yummy combination of flavours.
    Cheers,
    Lia.

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    1. Thank you so much, Lia. Glad you like this wraps too.

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  47. LOVE love love! I've been having this craving for wraps last few days... and! I just recently discovered gruyere cheese in my cheese shop (duh). mnyyyam mnyam!!! and yes i'm with the other ladies, my boy loves tortillas!

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    1. Oh...if you crave for wraps, these will be wonderful to try out. I love gruyere cheese and always have them in my fridge. :) They are great on crackers too.

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  48. This is my kind of breakfast! I love wraps, and all your ingredients are some of my favorites!

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    1. thank you, Sue. I'm glad you love these simple breakfast wraps too

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  49. I have to say I'm more of a morning person, Amy, so I would sit down and savor these terrific breakfast wraps. I love having a healthy and satisfying breakfast - it sets me up for the day. Love these wraps - it fits the bill for healthy, tasty, and easy. I'll have to try it and mix up my usual routine.

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    1. Good that you're the morning perfect type and take time to enjoy your breakfast. :) I seem to be always in a rush in the morning! hahahaha....

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  50. My mom always told me that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! And to this day I can't skip it. These wraps look totally delicious- chock full of all my favorite breakfast flavors. I love your wrap diagram ;)

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    1. hehe...good that we took Moms advice to our hearts. ;) I'm glad you love these breakfast wraps and my diagram too.

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  51. AMy, you are a genius! I love wraps, make them quite often (they are a great way to use up leftovers) but never thought of having them for breakfast. I will certainly test your idea for Sunday brunch soon. Thank you for inspiration.

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    1. Thank you, Sissi. Glad you love this wrap idea. Yes, these would be just as wonderful for lunch. :)

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  52. I love breakfast wraps and your's is loaded with goodness. Love the addition of avacado and tomatoes. Brilliant!!!

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    1. Thank you so much, Shibi. Glad you love my breakfast wraps. Yes, the avocado is amazing in them.

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