Baked Avocado Egg Cups Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free) (2024)

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I love savory breakfast foods. Like really LOVE them. I love eggs. I love avocados. Can it get any better than this baked avocado breakfast?

Starting your day with a breakfast high in fat and protein is the perfect way to give you sustained energy throughout the day.

And this breakfast couldn't be simpler. Baking the egg in the avocado cup. Boom. I love it topped with fermented salsa, a bit of cultured cream and some crumbled bacon and chives and, of course, fermented hot sauce.

This is a hit for our whole family. My daughter, who eats so many avocados I swear she is going to turn into one, can't get enough of it.

Baked Avocado Egg Cup Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free)

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Baked Avocado Egg Cups

Eat Drink Shine

This is a breakfast high in protein and great fats to make you energized as you step into your day. Smaller eggs are better to use than large ones here, as the flavor is more concentrated and they will fit better in the avocado cups. For an extra kick and added protein, serve with our Cultured Salsa (page 54) and a sprinkling of chopped bacon. This recipe is Paleo and Vegetarian friendly.

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Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 4 small farm-fresh eggs
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or unsalted butter melted
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  • Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Using a tablespoon, scoop out 1 to

  • 2 tablespoons of avocado flesh from each half to create 4 cups, each large enough to hold one

  • of your eggs. (This is a delicate process that will result in the ideal results if the eggs are on the small size. Size matters here.)

  • Crack an egg into each avocado “cup.” Yolks first followed by the whites if room allows.

  • Drizzle each with the melted ghee and sprinkle with sea salt.

  • Arrange the avocado cups in a small baking pan to fit them as close and snug as possible.

  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the egg whites look cooked through. Serve immediately

Notes

If you have left over avocado you can rub the flesh lightly with a few drops of lemon and olive oil and cover tightly with plastic wrap to keep the freshness and make the color last longer. Best if eaten within a day or two.

Baked Avocado Egg Cups Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free) (2)I am sharing this recipe from an amazing cookbook…Eat Drink Shine: Inspiration from Our Kitchen: Gluten-free and Paleo-friendly Recipes by the Blissful Sisters.

This cookbook is written by three amazing women (the Blissful Sisters), Jill Emich, Jessica Emich and Jennifer Emich. They are the creative force behind the Boulder, Colorado’s Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place.

They believe the relationship you have to food is similar to the relationship you have with yourself and how you connect tothe world.

Having made food their lives’ passion, they share their food philosophy, healthy living tips, family-friendly recipes, and stories about sisterhood in this book.

Eat Drink Shine contains over 100 recipes chock full of quality ingredients that Oh Lardy loves: grass fed meat, pastured chicken, lots of organic veggies, healthy fats and so much more nutrient dense goodness.

They even have some bone broth and fermented food recipes too! Right up Oh Lardy's alley! The recipes are Paleo and Gluten-Free friendly, too!

What makes this cookbook even more special to me, is the Emich sisters are dear friends of mine from middle/highschool. We go way back (how did we get so old?) and I love their entire family, from the 3 ladies, to their brother Dennis and their awesome parents.

I went scrounging in the attic into my ‘memory boxes' and found this awesome picture of us from 1989. Wow…look at all that hair!! Think we lived in Jersey??? LOL!!

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It has been such fun to watch their careers and their passion for all things healthy living. Their passion comes through loud and clear in this book, as well as anything else they put their hands on.

I truly think this cookbook will take your breath away. I have been keeping it in my family room because there are interesting stories and anecdotes sprinkled throughout the book that I find such a pleasure to read!

What kind of recipes are you going to find in Eat Drink Shine? There are over 100 recipes such as:

  • Sweet Potato and Kale Hash
  • Dairy Free Fried Chicken
  • Seafood Stew with Basil Pesto
  • Banana Chocolate Mousse
  • Grain Free Beet Brownies
  • Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
  • Dairy Free Mac and Cheese (which is AMAZING! I couldn't believe it!!)

Head over to Amazon or your local book store to grab your copy of Eat Drink Shine now and get cooking these baked avocado egg cups and many more delicious recipes!!!

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FAQs

Can you eat avocado and egg together? ›

Avocado has a rich yet subtle flavour and a wonderfully creamy texture that pairs beautifully with eggs. Avocados are also high in fibre and contain loads of healthy fats necessary for a nutritious diet.

Is avocado gluten and dairy free? ›

So you can see that I've developed quite a collection of avocado recipes because of my love. I have clean eating avocado recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizer, snacks and sauces, dressings, and even dessert. They're all gluten free, dairy free and sugar free, so enjoy!

Can you cook avocados? ›

Avocados are most often eaten raw, chopped up in a salad, spread on toast or made into guacamole. This is because they can very quickly become bitter once heated. Don't be afraid to cook avocados, however, as they are delicious when cooked 'just right.

What foods not to mix with avocado? ›

The combination you want to stay away from is eating avocados (a fat) with nuts (a protein). The raw fat properties of the avocado have an inhibiting effect of the digestion of the protein in nuts. Fruit digests the quickest.

Is eggs and avocado a good breakfast for weight loss? ›

Eggs are low in calories

An egg meal commonly consists of about 2–4 eggs. Three large boiled eggs contain less than 230 calories. By adding a generous serving of vegetables, along with a source of fiber and fat like sliced avocado, you're able to have a complete meal for 500 calories.

Are avocados bad for celiac disease? ›

Avocados have many exciting benefits that naturally support your gluten-free diet. Here are just some of the reasons why the humble avocado should be a diet staple.

Can you eat avocado if you are gluten-free? ›

Avocados are a great diet staple for those going gluten-free as they're a great source of filling and healthy fats.

Is avocado good for celiac disease? ›

There are many naturally gluten-free foods to enjoy on the celiac disease diet, including ( 13 ): Animal proteins: Beef, chicken, dairy products, eggs, game meat, lamb, pork, seafood, and turkey. Fats and oils: Avocado, coconut oil, olives, oils, solid fats, and butter.

Is avocado and egg on toast a healthy meal? ›

Quick and easy Avocado Toast with Egg 4 ways – fried, scrambled, boiled and poached. It's a simple healthy protein-packed breakfast, snack or light meal! Simple to make, tasty and satisfying.

How long does it take to digest eggs and avocado? ›

“Simple carbohydrates, such as plain rice, pasta or simple sugars, average between 30 and 60 minutes in the stomach,” she adds. “But if you put a thick layer of peanut butter on toast, or layer avocado and eggs, it can take upwards of between two to four hours to leave your stomach.

How many calories are in 2 eggs and an avocado? ›

Eggs And Avocado For Meal Plans (1 serving) contains 9.3g total carbs, 2.6g net carbs, 24.3g fat, 14.6g protein, and 305 calories.

What not to do with an avocado? ›

14 Mistakes You Need To Avoid With Avocado
  1. Not waiting until your avocado is ripe. ...
  2. Forgetting to wash your avocado. ...
  3. Buying loads of avocados at once. ...
  4. Putting them in the refrigerator too quickly. ...
  5. Mistaking a brown avocado for a rotten one. ...
  6. Storing them incorrectly once open. ...
  7. Taking out the pit wrong.
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