Starting my day with egg white collard green wraps makes me feel like I am the queen of healthy living. I mean just look at this – it screams yummy healthy breakfast all over it! I’m quickly gaining appreciation for collard greens to wrap my food in – they turned my usual egg white breakfast into a portable and even healthier option.
Although the collard green may not get as much attention as kale, that doesn’t mean it’s not worth trying! I genuinely love using this veggie I once thought could only be enjoyed after hours and hours of cooking! Well throw that right out the window and enjoy these collard greens raw paired with egg whites and avocado for the most stellar way to start your day!
I absolutely must start my day with protein. If I don’t, I’m a ravenous monster all day long. And this sometimes even follows me into the next day 🙁 So I have to have a decent breakfast or you can just go ahead and call me cookie monster for the rest of the day. And let’s be honest, I’m not going to accomplishing any of my fitness goals stuffing my face with cookies, even these Chocolate Chunk Walnut cookies lose their healthy appeal if I eat more than lets say oh 5 a day 🙂 So a healthy breakfast it is.
I normally have a green smoothie in the summer time, but these brightly colored collard green wraps might just change that routine up as well. The colors are so appetizing and the combination of the fats from the avocado and the protein from the egg whites is such a satisfying breakfast option. Plus, this only takes about oh 5 minutes to put together since we are just cooking the eggs up and slicing some avocado. Win win in my book!
Egg White Collard Green Warps
Collard Greens are in the same group and are genetically similar to kale and spring greens. This group also contains familiar veggies like broccoli and cabbage. Did you know that collard greens actually comes from the word for wild cabbage plant, “colwort”. I know I didn’t, thanks Wikipedia!
Collard greens are usually considered a fall or winter vegetable to me but they are available all year. I can’t wait to add them to my summer repertoire of healthy eating!
Collard greens are full of vitamin C, fiber and are quite low in calories. They are also a source of Vitamin K, (note: some people on blood thinning medications may need to moderate their daily Vitamin K consumption).
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Egg White Collard Green Wraps Recipe Tips
I like to use a 8 inch ceramic skillet with a cover to make my egg whites. I don’t stir my egg whites I just let them cook uniformly in the skillet, making them easier to wrap up.
When wrapping the collard green wraps, if you are not on the go or serving these to a bunch of people at once, you might want to use toothpicks to hold these together. I would suggest the bright plastic ones so people don’t accidentally bite down on the toothpick. That’s only happened to me about a million times.
Fill this egg white wrap with anything you like! Maybe you eat bacon or fakin bacon and love that with your eggs, just cook it up,stuff it in the center, and wrap it up! These are super yummy and you can make them any way you choose
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!
If you loved these Egg White Collard Green Wraps, you need to check out this Egg White Kale Breakfast Wrap.
Egg White Collard Green Wraps
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- Small pinch of salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 small avocado flesh sliced into sticks
- 1-2 tbs. sundried tomatoes
- 1 roma tomato sliced thin
- 2 collard green leaves thick stalk removed
Instructions
- Preheat a small skillet over medium low heat.
- Spray the pan with coconut oil and add egg whites. Add pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Allow the eggs to cook, covered for 3 minutes.
- While eggs are cooking, remove the thick stem from the collard greens and open and slice the avocado, and slice the tomato.
- After 3 minutes, uncover your egg and carefully flip it to the other side.
- Allow egg to cook additional 2 minutes.
- Get sundried tomatoes out and slice anything you didn't get to in the first 3 minutes.
- Place the collard green leaves so that the large side of one leaf coveres the small side of the other, making a larger area to work on.
- Add the egg white to the collard green leaves. Add avocado, tomato slices and sundried tomato. Add any additional veggies you like.
- To wrap, decide what end you are going to wrap from. Fold over the sides so that your food doesn't get everywhere when eating it on the go. Then grab the end of the collard green and pull it over the center, while also ensuring the sides don't come unfolded. This takes practice but once you have the motion, it's pretty simple. Make sure you cover the filling before pulling the wrap back toward you. Tuck in all the ingredients as tightly as you can then continue to roll forward.
Nutrition
What about you?
- What is your favorite breakfast?
- Do you have a “go to” breakfast for every season?
- Do you use collard greens as wraps as well?
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Kelly
December 27, 2015 at 2:51 pmDo the collars greens not have to be cooked?
Dave
December 27, 2015 at 3:14 pmHey Kelly, nope you can eat them as is no cooking required for the collard greens!
Lea
August 4, 2015 at 12:22 pmThis is such a creative recipe that looks absolutely delicious. I am saving. Thanks so much!
TarraM
April 17, 2015 at 10:47 amI love the recipes you post! They are phenomenal!
One suggestion that I’ve been doing since I eat at work is that I use a piece of aluminum foil under the greens so that I can wrap everything all up, then I wrap it up in the foil to bring to work. Once I’m at work, I cut through the foil and “unwrap” the foil only as I eat. Any juices are kept within the foil and my hands are still “slightly” clean 😉
My wraps are normally eggs stuffed with tomatoes, spinach, goat cheese, hemp hearts, chia seeds, avocado and a drizzle of olive oil all wrapped up in swiss chard.
Janice Wald
March 22, 2015 at 3:20 pmI keep forgetting to order egg whites when I ask for omelettes. We love pancakes. Thanks for coming to the Inspire Me Monday Linky party. I’m Janice, one of your hostesses.
Jen
March 22, 2015 at 2:51 pmYum! I love collard greens and I love using them as a wrap. One of my favorite recipes is loaded scrambled eggs wrapped in a collard green. My go-to breakfast is definitely eggs. Or smoothies!
Deborah Davis
March 21, 2015 at 11:03 pmI have been experimenting with all kinds of fillings for Collard Wraps. They are the best. Great for quick and healthy lunches. My favorite filling lately has been marinated mushrooms. I am definitely a fan of these easy, delicious wraps, so thank you for sharing your creative Collard Wrap recipe with us at the at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop! I’m pinning and sharing!
Sam
March 22, 2015 at 1:39 pmMarinated mushrooms in Collard Wraps sounds amazing! I’ll have to try that soon!
Laurie
March 18, 2015 at 11:05 amYum! Not only does this look totally delish, but healthy too! Thank you for sharing with VMG206 Brag About It!
Catherine Holt
March 18, 2015 at 6:38 amOh that does look delish. I could easily eat that for lunch too!
Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.
Love Keil (MunchkinTime)
March 17, 2015 at 11:31 amThis looks delicious, pinning it!
Sam
March 17, 2015 at 5:25 pmOh thank you!
ashley lee
March 17, 2015 at 8:34 amI love collards! I would have never thought to use them as a wrap. That is def a healthier choice!
Sam
March 17, 2015 at 5:27 pmAshely, I’ve been having so much fun including them into my diet in new ways!!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
March 17, 2015 at 8:22 amYUM! I love this use for the collard! I’m used to eating it southern style– cooked to a pulp– so this is a refreshing new idea!
Sam
March 17, 2015 at 5:29 pmJulie this is SO different than the traditional southern style! lol – both have a place in my heart though 🙂
Sarah
March 16, 2015 at 10:10 pmThese look so good!
My breakfasts change and I go in phases so I will make the same thing for a week or two or until I get bored and then go to something else. Then there are times I will have something different every day.
Sam
March 16, 2015 at 11:19 pmSame here – green smoothies for weeks on end n the summer. Usually overnight oats or eggs in the winter. I love changing it up though!
Lou @ Mommy Sanest
March 16, 2015 at 10:07 pmEggs have been my go-to breakfast lately, and avocado is always one of my favorites. Going to give this a try!
Sam
March 16, 2015 at 11:20 pmLou this sounds perfect for you then! Enjoy it – eggs and avocado are a stellar combo!
Sarah Koontz {Grounded & Surrounded}
March 16, 2015 at 8:15 pmWhat a creative recipe. I love it! I grow lots of hearty greens in my garden, and I can’t wait to try it out later this spring. Pinning for later!
Annmarie Licatese
March 16, 2015 at 5:10 pmI’ve made collard wraps before but they didn’t look nearly as delicious as this! YUM!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment
March 16, 2015 at 3:38 pmLooks delicious! I always start my day with protein too – otherwise I am starving all day.
Lara
March 16, 2015 at 3:35 pmHey this is great!! I’m excited to add this to my breakfast rotation!
Karama Horne
March 16, 2015 at 2:25 pmI NEVER thought of using collard greens as a wrap. Great idea! Thanks 🙂
Kelly L McKenzie
March 16, 2015 at 2:25 pmYou know I don’t remember seeing collards in our grocery stores here in Vancouver, BC. I’ve read about them but never seen them. Pleanty of kale but collards? Hmmm. I’m going to go on the hunt now.
Sam
March 16, 2015 at 11:06 pmOh I would be so interested to hear if you find them!! Good luck on your search!
Miranda @ Miranda Writes Blog
March 16, 2015 at 1:03 pmThis looks SO healthy and delicious! I’ve never thought of using collard greens as a wrap before. Super smart… =)
Sam
March 16, 2015 at 1:34 pmTHanks Miranda!!
Macy Lane
March 16, 2015 at 12:18 pmNever would have thought to use collard greens as a wrap. Thank you for the inspiration!
Sam
March 16, 2015 at 1:34 pmMacy, it’s really such a treat! Enjoy!
Kristina
March 16, 2015 at 12:09 pmYUM!! I love sun dried tomatoes with eggs! Plus anything with collard greens is good.
Sam
March 16, 2015 at 1:35 pmKristina, sun dried tomatoes are seriously the bomb!! So glad you love collard greens too!
Jess @hellotofit
March 16, 2015 at 10:11 amWhat a great idea! I love anything with sundried tomatoes 🙂 thanks and happy Monday!!
Sam
March 16, 2015 at 1:35 pmThanks Jess 🙂 Happy Monday to you too, love your post today btw!
Susie @ SuzLyfe
March 16, 2015 at 10:02 amEvery time that you show these I think to myself how damn good they look. Why can’t you just bring me one and we can have brekkie together?
Sam
March 16, 2015 at 1:36 pmI’m on my way with brekkie!! How great of a morning would that be!
MaryBeth | The Thrive Blog
March 16, 2015 at 3:35 pmCan I come, too?
MB
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
March 16, 2015 at 9:35 amI eat eggs almost everyday for breakfast in diff combos but have not tried this. I’ve been doing the LJ fit challenge and trying to replicate some of her collard wraps. They are hopefully coming out next Monday. They have an interesting texture and taste that is kind of new and fun. Hers looks so pretty as do yours I hope I can pull it off. Happy Meatless Monday!
Sam
March 16, 2015 at 1:37 pmDeborah, your eggs looked fantastic on Friday! I just love starting my day that way too! I know you will rock a collard wrap beautifully!! Happy Meatless Monday and thanks for the kind words!
Tina Muir
March 16, 2015 at 7:40 amHow clever! That is a great idea for a nutrition packed breakfast! Great way to start off the day! I really need to try cooking with collard greens, they are SO good for you! Thanks for joining us today 🙂
Sam
March 16, 2015 at 1:36 pmThanks Tina!! I love greens as well!