Baked Egg Avocado Boats! This breakfast idea combines two of my favorite breakfast foods: eggs and avocados! Just follow the simple instructions below and you will have one delicious, low carb breakfast!
I can’t believe the new year is here. I’ve spent a lot of time these past few days thinking about this new year and what I want (and need) to accomplish. Being a full time food blogger is hard work. This is probably the most challenging (in a great way) thing/career I’ve ever done. You have to be creative, thoughtful, smart, take photos, develop recipes, style your food, do social media, write, create and constantly come up with new and exciting content. It can be exhausting.
I look back at the last five years (this is how long I’ve been blogging) and it’s all a blur. A wonderful blur but a blur at that. . during the last 3 years or so I feel like my family life has taken a back seat. My house is always a mess, I have family things and personal things I’ve committed to that all fall second, or third, or tenth. . you get the idea.
Anyway, this year needs to be different. In both my personal and professional life. My number one focus this year will be my family and home life. I have so many things I need to make time for and do better.
And my goal for my blog, my little space here on the internet, is to bring you better content. Better quality recipes, recipe variations, better ideas, more thought out, photographed better and presented better. . for you.
And me.
And I will be doing more video. Because that’s what I love. And I hope you do too.
So, let’s kick off 2017 with these Baked Egg Avocado Boats! Yes, I am trying to eat less carbs and I’m also watching my food intake so these are perfect! You get the healthy fats from the avocado, protein and everything good from the eggs and the bacon, crushed red pepper flakes and green onions add more flavor and texture, which I love!
Variations
There are so many variations to these boats. Here are some ideas:
- Toppings: hemp seeds, chia seeds, almond slices, pickled onions, pomegranate arils, parmesan cheese, crispy prosciutto, fried shallots if you want to get fancy
- Drizzle: avocado oil or a balsamic glaze
I hope you give these Baked Egg Avocado Boats a try! Enjoy! And if you guys are setting any 2017 goals for yourself, I’d love to hear them!
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced in half and remove pit
- crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 eggs
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
- Finely chopped chives or green onions, for garnish
- Avocado oil
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Scoop out about two tablespoons of flesh from the center of each avocado, ensuring that your egg will fit snugly in the center.
- Place avocados snugly in a baking dish. You want to make sure the avocados don't fall so the eggs can stay in tact while baking. Sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes into each avocado half. Crack eggs in a bowl. Using a spoon, transfer the yolks to each avocado half, then carefully spoon in as much egg white as you can fit in the avocado without spilling over.
- Season with salt and pepper and bake until the egg whites are set and yolks are no longer runny, for about 18 to 20 minutes. (Cover with foil if avocados are beginning to brown.)
- Remove from oven and garnish with crispy bacon bits, chives, more crushed red pepper flakes if desired and lightly drizzle with some avocado oil. Enjoy immediately!
Adapted from Delish.com
Yes! Definitely keep up the videos and posts – I always look forward to your new recipes, posts, videos, etc. But don’t get overwhelmed! Just post whenever you can 🙂 Love this nourishing, savory recipe – classic components. Happy New Year, Alice!
Thank you so so much, Liz! I really needed to hear this! You are the sweetest and your comment means so much to me, thank you! Happy 2017!!!
Happy New Year, Alice! You summed it up perfectly, blogging is the hardest, yet most rewarding job that I’ve ever done, and I’m so blessed. But yes, things do take a back seat, especially when you work from home and it’s SO easy to work ALL day and night (like I often do). Love these avocado boats, Alice! What a great breakfast and way to kick off the New Year!
Thank you so much, Gayle! Wishing for a productive and awesome year for us both! You work so hard!!! You are an inspiration to me! Happy 2017!
Happy 2017!!! This look yummy! You got me hooked on avocado last year. Luv your recipes and videos. My goal is to be part of your support group for years to come. Don’t sweat the small stuff!!!!!
John, you are just the sweetest!!! It’s people like you that make me enjoy what I do. Thank you so so much! You may never know exactly what this comment means to me. Thank you so so much! Your support means so much!
I love these boats for a healthier breakfast idea. Happy New Year, Alice! Hope your 2017 is the best! 🙂
These look delicious I’m loving your recipes ! Are these decent reheated? Or does it ruin the avacado ?
Hi Kaitlyn, Thank you so much! I wouldn’t reheat .. these are best eaten immediately.
Thanks!
Happy New Year, Alice! Being a blogger IS hard work, and it’s so hard to stay on top of everything and find that balance. Cleaning my house is my least favorite part, especially after a few hours recipe testing! 🙂 . These avocado boats look amazing — I could eat these every day!
Happy new year Alice 🙂 This sounds like the perfect way to begin 2017!
I’m definitely looking for healthier recipes like these boats for the new year! Happy 2017 Alice! Hope it is a great one! I can relate and agree that blogging is such a hard work and finding balance is so hard!
Yes so looking forward to more videos!! These avocado boats look absolutely delicious 🙂 Hope you had wonderful holidays with your loved ones 🙂
5 years of blogging is like 50 years in the real wold!
Really nice recipe and easy to make, especially with a few dabs of some hot sauce as well.
Great tips for any newbie blogger. Thanks for sharing.
This looks absolutely wonderful.
OMG! Those avocado boats look really delicious, Alice! I’m glad that you also put some other variations we can try for the toppings and drizzle. I might try it with Parmesan cheese and maybe another batch with crispy prosciutto. Hope it will turn out as good as you did. Wish me luck 🙂
Hi Emily! That sounds amazing!!