Healthy Eating with Avocado: The Superfood You Need in Your Diet
Are you looking for a way to add more healthy fats and nutrients to your diet? Look no further than the versatile and delicious avocado! Avocados are a superfood that are packed with healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, potassium, and vitamins C, K, and B6. Here are some healthy ways to enjoy this amazing fruit:
Guacamole: Make your own fresh guacamole by mashing avocado with lime juice, salt, and other ingredients of your choice, like diced tomatoes and cilantro. Serve with vegetables or whole grain chips for a delicious and healthy snack.
Avocado Toast: Top whole grain toast with mashed avocado, a sprinkle of salt, and your favorite toppings, like sliced tomatoes, a fried egg, or smoked salmon.
Salad Topper: Add diced avocado to your favorite salads for a boost of healthy fats and flavor. Try pairing avocado with spicy greens, like arugula, and a citrus vinaigrette.
Smoothie Boost: Add avocado to your smoothies for a creamy texture and an extra dose of healthy fats. Try blending avocado with frozen fruit, almond milk, and a handful of greens for a delicious and nutritious smoothie.
Sandwich Filling: Use mashed avocado as a healthy spread for sandwiches instead of mayonnaise. Fill your sandwich with other healthy ingredients, like turkey, cheese, and veggies.
Eating avocado in these healthy ways is a great way to get the nutrients and healthy fats your body needs. So, why not start incorporating avocado into your diet today? Your taste buds and your body will thank you!
I. love. avocados.
They are seriously my favorite food ever. They probably even deserve their own food group.
When I figured out how to make an egg stuffed avocado in my pressure cooker I was beyond thrilled.
Cooking an avocado with an egg baked inside is something I have tried to do in the oven so many times and failed. Y’all this method made it super easy!
With how much I love my Instant Pot, I was surprised at how little I have broken this bad boy out for breakfast.
Which by the way is just as delicious as it looks!
After making her Bacon-Asparagus Strata a light bulb kinda went off on how I could make eggs in an avocado boat in the Instant Pot.
I could use a bowl or steamer within the inner pot to support them…and it worked!
I simply popped these egg stuffed avocados into my Instant Pot and went about my morning routine.
Easy peasy and delicious!
Alrighty y’all, let’s get cooking!
Instant Pot Egg Stuffed Avocado
9 Freestyle Smart Points
To make these Breakfast Stuffed Avocados Weight Watchers friendly use low point cheese and turkey bacon
Ingredients
2 large ripe avocados
4 medium eggs
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
½ c. Cheddar Jack Cheese, shredded
1/2 c. bacon crumbles
Optional Garnish:
Chives or green onions (green parts only), sliced thin
Instructions
Cut avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Use a spoon to carefully remove some of the avocado flesh around the pit to create more space for the egg. Reserve removed flesh for another use (or smash, season with salt and pepper to taste, and top each baked avocado half with a spoonful before serving).
Place the avocado halves into the steaming basket.
Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Lower the steaming basket with the avocados into the pressure cooker.
Crack one egg into a measuring cup with a pour spicket and then carefully transfer the egg into one of the prepared avocado halves.
Repeat this process with the remaining avocado halves and eggs. Season each with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Top each avocado half with shredded Cheddar Jack cheese and crispy bacon pieces.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it in place. Make sure that the vent is sealed. Cook on “Manual/High” for 4 minutes.
Once done cooking quick release the pressure before unlocking the lid.
Remove the avocados from the pressure cooker and garnish with chives or sliced green onions, if desired.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 4 Amount Per Serving
Calories 53
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 13mg
Sodium 85mg
Protein
Inside: Make these protein packed Instant Pot Egg Stuffed Avocados in no time! This simple recipe makes for an easy morning grab and go breakfast!
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The avocado is the Taylor Swift of the produce aisle: trendy, loved by all, and a bit of an overachiever. Though the green pitted fruit can’t add “10-time Grammy winner” to its résumé, it does carry tons of other impressive attributes, including a proven ability to lower cholesterol, quell hunger pangs, and calm down even the most hardcore hankering for something creamy. We get why you’re obsessed with the stuff—and willing to pay extra to add it to your sandwich.
But diehard avocado fans want to sip it, slurp it, and turn it into dessert, too. That’s why we’ve tracked down 18 delicious, out-of-the-box avocado recipesstarring your favorite healthy fat. Go ahead, whip up at least one of these tonight—we know you want to!
Blend an avocado milkshake
The secret to making an amazing creamy milkshake isn’t ice cream—it’s avocado! Yes, seriously. To make our go-to, guilt-free sip, combine 1 cup of milk (cow, almond, whatever you please!) with 1/2 cup of ice, 1/2 ripe banana, 1/4 of an avocado, 1 tablespoon of almond butter, 1 tablespoon of cacao powder, and honey to taste in a blender. Then, let ‘er rip until you’ve created a smooth, sippable mixture. If you’re looking for a double-duty recipe, double the recipe and pour the leftover liquid into a popsicle mold. It freezes wonderfully.
Stuff one inside a burger
Adding a slice of avocado to the top of your burgers may be delish, but stuffing the fruit inside your burger and eating the entire concoction warm is far better. To find out how to make an avocado-stuffed burger, head on over to Civilized Caveman. They’re behind the mouthwatering photo above.
Make the world’s creamiest pudding
I don’t like to keep desserts in the house; it makes it far too easy to give into stubborn sweet tooth cravings. Instead, I keep a few things on hand to whip up a healthy-ish, single-serve sweet like chocolate avocado pudding. Here’s how to make it.
In a blender, combine 1/2 a ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk. Blend the mixture until smooth, transfer it to a bowl and top it with some unsweetened coconut flakes. Having to work for my sweets ensures that I’ll only indulge if I really want it.
Add it to chicken salad
Ditch the fatty, clumpy mayonnaise and use a creamy, ripe avocado to make your chicken salad. To cut even more empty calories, skip the white bread and serve your protein on a pepper boat over a bed of greens. Wanna give it a shot? Head on over to Nutritionist In The Kitch to get an easy-to-follow recipe.
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The avocado is the Taylor Swift of the produce aisle: trendy, loved by all, and a bit of an overachiever. Though the green pitted fruit can’t add “10-time Grammy winner” to its résumé, it does carry tons of other impressive attributes, including a proven ability to lower cholesterol, quell hunger pangs, and calm down even the most hardcore hankering for something creamy. We get why you’re obsessed with the stuff—and willing to pay extra to add it to your sandwich.
But diehard avocado fans want to sip it, slurp it, and turn it into dessert, too. That’s why we’ve tracked down 18 delicious, out-of-the-box avocado recipesstarring your favorite healthy fat. Go ahead, whip up at least one of these tonight—we know you want to!
Blend an avocado milkshake
The secret to making an amazing creamy milkshake isn’t ice cream—it’s avocado! Yes, seriously. To make our go-to, guilt-free sip, combine 1 cup of milk (cow, almond, whatever you please!) with 1/2 cup of ice, 1/2 ripe banana, 1/4 of an avocado, 1 tablespoon of almond butter, 1 tablespoon of cacao powder, and honey to taste in a blender. Then, let ‘er rip until you’ve created a smooth, sippable mixture. If you’re looking for a double-duty recipe, double the recipe and pour the leftover liquid into a popsicle mold. It freezes wonderfully.
Stuff one inside a burger
Adding a slice of avocado to the top of your burgers may be delish, but stuffing the fruit inside your burger and eating the entire concoction warm is far better. To find out how to make an avocado-stuffed burger, head on over to Civilized Caveman. They’re behind the mouthwatering photo above.
Make the world’s creamiest pudding
I don’t like to keep desserts in the house; it makes it far too easy to give into stubborn sweet tooth cravings. Instead, I keep a few things on hand to whip up a healthy-ish, single-serve sweet like chocolate avocado pudding. Here’s how to make it.
In a blender, combine 1/2 a ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk. Blend the mixture until smooth, transfer it to a bowl and top it with some unsweetened coconut flakes. Having to work for my sweets ensures that I’ll only indulge if I really want it.
Add it to chicken salad
Ditch the fatty, clumpy mayonnaise and use a creamy, ripe avocado to make your chicken salad. To cut even more empty calories, skip the white bread and serve your protein on a pepper boat over a bed of greens. Wanna give it a shot? Head on over to Nutritionist In The Kitch to get an easy-to-follow recipe.
