This Healthy Brunch Burger is like when avocado toast meets a turkey burger! Juicy turkey burger patty topped with lemony avocado mash in a gluten free english muffin makes for the perfect filling brunch or breakfast (or dinner or lunch)!
This post was updated in 2022 to include an improved recipe, new photos, new recipe tips and suggestions.
I love brunch and breakfast foods, but mostly every brunch item has eggs. I’m not the biggest egg fan, so I normally end up with the burger on a brunch menu. This inspired me to make this healthy brunch burger. A healthy breakfast burger that still feels like breakfast without the egg!
Jump to RecipeWhy this recipe works
- Great option for when you want breakfast vibes without the eggs.
- “Brunch” burger, but great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner too!
- Gluten free
- Dairy free
Ingredient notes
Ground turkey
To keep this brunch burger on the healthier side, I’m using ground turkey instead of a beef burger. Go for an 80/20 ground turkey mixture. Some fat content is important to keep your juicy burger patty moist and flavorful.
Gluten free english muffins
Since gluten free options are becoming more popular, there are some great brands now available at grocery stores. You can substitute for a whole wheat bun.
Avocado
Pick an avocado that has some give when you squeeze it.
Optional toppings
I keep this recipe simple with a turkey patty and avocado mash, but you can add additional toppings to your liking! Some delicious options would be a fried egg with a runny yolk, crispy hash browns, lettuce, tomatoes, turkey bacon, sriracha mayo, or a sprinkle of feta cheese.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Instructions
First make the breakfast burger patties. Combine ground turkey, salt, and black pepper and form into a patty shape. Don’t over mix!
Wrap the patties in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight.
To cook the patties, cook for about 5 minutes on each side in a hot skillet. Cook until the patties reach 165°F.
Mash the avocado together with lemon juice and salt.
To assemble the burger, top the patty with avocado mash and sandwich between the two buns. Add any additional toppings you like and enjoy!
Variations
- Make it lazy - For a lazy hack to this brunch burger, skip making your own turkey burger patties, and use a healthy breakfast sausage patty in its place.
- Make it cheesy - If you don’t need this to be dairy free, you can add a slice of American cheese, cheddar cheese, or my favorite for this flavor combination - feta cheese crumbles.
- Make it bun-less - Skip the english muffin altogether and go for a lettuce bun.
- Make it loaded - For the ultimate brunch burger, add a fried egg, turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a dash of hot sauce.
Expert Tips
- Meal prep: You can make these patties ahead of time and store in the freezer until you are ready to cook them.
- Storage directions: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestions
Make a breakfast or brunch menu spread with these other recipes:
- Mexican Breakfast Potatoes
- Spanish Latte
- Smashed Avocado and Halloumi Bagel
- How to make Huevos con Chorizo
- Lemon Blueberry Kefir Pancakes
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📖 Recipe
Healthy Brunch Burger
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 gluten free English Muffins
Turkey burger patties
- 8 ounces ground turkey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Avocado mash
- 1 avocado soft to touch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Turkey patties
- Combine ground turkey with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until just combined. Make 4 portions, flattened to about ½ inch thick patties. Try not to overhandle the burgers as it can cause the patties to fall apart while cooking.
- Wrap each patty in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 20-30 minutes and up to overnight. This also helps the patties to cook evenly and hold their shape.
- Heat a large skillet (or other frying pan) at medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil.
- Once hot, add patties. Oil should sizzle as the patty hits the pan. Cook for about 5-minutes each side, or until patty reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- Remove from pan and onto a plate line with paper towel. Let sit for 5-minutes.
Avocado Mash
- Mash the avocado, lemon juice and salt until combined in a small bowl.
Assemble the burger
- Toast the English muffin buns in a toaster or for 60-seconds in the oven
- Add burger patty to the bottom English muffin bun. Add a dollop of avocado mixture and top with the top bun.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Meal prep: You can make these patties ahead of time and store in the freezer until you are ready to cook them.
- Storage directions: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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