Your New Favorite Low-Carb Breakfast
Ready to transform your breakfast or lunch game? Say hello to these incredible Baked Avocado Egg Boats! We’re talking creamy, warm avocado filled with savory shredded chicken, a perfectly baked egg, and a glorious blanket of melted cheddar cheese. It’s a high-protein, low-carb meal that feels indulgent but is ridiculously easy to make. Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite way to eat avocados!
Ingredients
• 2 large avocados, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 4 large eggs
• 4 ounces / 113g cooked chicken breast, shredded
• ¼ cup / 28g shredded Cheddar cheese
• Sea salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Directions
2. Preheat your oven to 425°F / 220°C. Gently scoop out a bit of flesh from the center of each avocado half to create a larger well for the egg and chicken.
3. Arrange the avocado halves snugly in a small baking dish to keep them stable. Carefully crack one egg into each well, then top with the shredded chicken and shredded cheddar. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny. Serve hot and enjoy immediately!
Nutritional Information
• Nutrition Information
• Per serving (1 avocado half with toppings)
• Calories: 324
• Fat: 25g
• Protein: 19g
Pro Tips
• Slice a thin layer off the bottom of each avocado half to create a flat base, preventing them from tipping over in the baking dish.
• For a runnier yolk, bake for closer to 15 minutes. For a firmer, jammy yolk, bake for the full 20 minutes.
• If the well isn’t large enough for a whole egg, crack the egg into a small bowl first, then spoon in the yolk and as much of the white as will fit.
• Feel free to add other toppings like crumbled bacon, chopped chives, or a dash of hot sauce before serving for extra flavor.
FAQ
Q: How do I keep the avocado boats from falling over in the oven
A: To keep the avocado halves stable, slice a thin layer off the bottom to create a flat base. You can also arrange them snugly in a small baking dish to prevent them from tipping over.
Q: How long should I bake avocado eggs for a runny yolk
A: For a runnier yolk, bake the avocado egg boats for approximately 15 minutes. For a firmer, jammy yolk, extend the baking time closer to 20 minutes.
Q: What if a whole egg doesn’t fit in my avocado
A: To make more room, gently scoop out some of the avocado flesh from the center. If the egg still doesn’t fit, crack it into a separate bowl first, then spoon the yolk and as much of the white as will fit into the avocado well.
Q: Can I add other toppings to this recipe
A: Yes, feel free to customize your avocado egg boats with other toppings. The recipe suggests adding crumbled bacon, chopped chives, or a dash of hot sauce before serving for extra flavor.
