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There are no shortage of low carb avocado recipes around here!!! And I’m always (and forever!) ready to share more of them. Today, it’s this BLT keto stuffed avocado recipe.
Why would you love this recipe? Why wouldn’t you is really the question I really should be asking. Well, it tastes like a BLT sandwich in stuffed bowl form! Maybe that didn’t need to be said. It’s probably obvious enough in the recipe name. I still felt like I had to mention it though, just to be sure we’re on the same page about the awesomeness that is this recipe. I don’t know about you, but to me avocado tastes infinitely better than a boring piece of white bread, anyway.
Another great thing about this BLT stuffed avocado recipe is that it’s friendly to so many dietary restrictions, if you have any, but it doesn’t taste that way. These BLT stuffed avocados are low carb, ketogenic, paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, egg-free, THM S, and whole30 approved. (By the way, if you’re doing the whole 30, check out my friend, Monica’s whole 30 menu plan!)
Everything is better with bacon, and these stuffed avocados are no exception. Crispy bacon is the key to completing this dish.
Of course, the nutrition highlight of this recipe is the avocado. These little powerhouses are packed with a lengthy list of vitamins and minerals – folate, potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, E, and K. Whew!
How To Make Keto Stuffed Avocado
Once you see how easy these keto stuffed avocados are to make, you’ll be making them on repeat – don’t say I didn’t warn you! 🙂 Here are the four easy steps to my blt stuffed avocado recipe:
- Cook the bacon. I have directions for frying below, or you can use the oven baked bacon method!
- Prep the avocados. Once you slice the avocados in half, remove the pit. Scoop half of the flesh out of each avocado half (being sure to leave some undisturbed) and transfer to a bowl.
- Mix the filling. Mash the avocado and then stir in grape tomatoes, lettuce, lime juice, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Gently mix in the chopped bacon.
- Fill the avocados. Add the stuffing back into the avocado halves. EAT!
Are Avocados Keto?
Yes! Avocados are keto. It’s one of the (many) reasons that I love keto recipes with avocado. Avocados are incredibly low in carb due to the already low amount of carbs and a lot of fiber.
For one serving (1/3 of an avocado), there is:
- 80 calories
- 8 grams fat
- 4 grams carbohydrates
- 3 grams fiber
- 1 gram net carbohydrates
Keto avocado recipes are a great way to add a nutrient-dense source of healthy fats and energy to your diet.
How To Eat Stuffed Avocado
This is a funny (but common) question! The best way to eat a keto stuffed avocado is to use a spoon! Simply scoop out bites that include some of the filling and some of the outer edge of the avocado.
That’s it! It’s for sure the easiest way to eat stuffed avocado recipes.
Can You Make Stuffed Avocado Ahead?
Stuffed avocado recipes are best fresh. Because the avocados brown once they are cut open, I like to make them right before serving. You can prep all of the other ingredients so that they can be ready in just a few minutes!
More Keto Avocado Recipes
Clearly I love low carb avocado recipes! Can you blame me? If you like this stuffed avocado recipe, you might like some of these other keto avocado recipes:
- Keto Low Carb Key Lime Pie – Yes, sweet keto recipes for avocado do exist and you’re going to love it.
- Baked Avocado Eggs – In this stuffed avocado keto breakfast idea, eggs are baked right inside the avocado! Healthy fats all around.
- Easy Avocado Tuna Salad – Classic tuna salad gets an upgrade with the addition of avocado.
- Baby Kale Avocado Salad – Avocados make any salad better – at least that’s the motto at our house!
Tools To Make Keto Stuffed Avocados:
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- Ceramic Paring Knife – This small knife is the perfect size for carefully cutting your low carb stuffed avocado in half.
- Avocado Saver – With the amount of avocados we eat at our house, this avocado saver is a must! I usually hate gadgets that take up space in my kitchen, but this one truly keeps the avocados from browning and is worth it!
- Avocado Slicer Tool – This 3-in-1 tool makes cutting, slicing, and removing the pits EASY work.
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Keto BLT Stuffed Avocado Recipe
This BLT keto stuffed avocado recipe makes a perfect lunch or snack! With simple ingredients and 15 minutes prep, it's one of the best keto avocado recipes you'll find.
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- Place bacon onto a skillet while the skillet is still cold. Cook the bacon over low or medium-low heat until the edges start to curl. Flip and continue cooking until golden and crispy. This process may take 5 minutes or maybe a little longer. Drain on paper towels (it will crisp up more as it cools).
- Meanwhile, slice the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop half of the flesh out of each avocado half (leave half undisturbed) and transfer to a bowl.
- Mash the avocado in the bowl. Stir in the grape tomatoes, lettuce, lime juice, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper (adjust seasonings to taste if needed).
- When the bacon slices are cool enough to handle, chop them up and add them to the bowl.
- Scoop the mixture back into the avocado halves.
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Serving size: 1/2 avocado with filling
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46 Comments
Donna
This is a great recipe! I halved the recipe, scooped out the entire avocado, and put everything in a bowl. This is a healthy, and filling, lunch.
Samantha
Loved this. *I used fresh garlic and added some onion and cayenne. Pretty enough for company with a little cilantro on top. Thanks!
Tammy
Not a big fan of avocado, but I know they are good for me so I try to incorporate them into my eating plan. I really enjoyed this recipe, thank you!
Laura Ennis
Where is the mayo? I would totally make this because it will be delicious but to make it even more keto, I will be mixing in a bit of mayo too! 🙂
Georgina
Thank you for sharing, I am an Avocado virgin and look forward to trying this recipe x
Sylvia
Is there anyway this could be made in advance so I can bring it to lunch. Thanks.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sylvia, Be sure to cover the avocado with lime juice and then tightly seal. It should work out well for a portable lunch.
Debbie Lykins
Made these tonight for me and my granddaughter and we absolutely loved them.
I will definitely be making this again, but next time I will scoop out all the avocado and quarter my tomatoes. Just our preference.
Kim
I like all the low card recipes I get from this site. Good for keto dieters. Thanks!
Connie
Made this today. Delicious!
Kristi
Why do you only scoop out half of the avocado? Do you just use that for another purpose? It seems you cut 2 avocados but only scoop out half of each so I’m just curious why you would’t just use one and scoop both sides out instead.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kristi, You scoop out half to mix with the other ingredients. After that the mixture goes back into the avocado halves, where the remaining part that wasn’t scooped out is still in there. So, you still end up eating all of it. If you want to scoop out and mix all of it, you can.
Jim
This came out great. Second dinner in a row I made this. The avocado makes it very filling. Since we have a lot of arugula still growing in our garden, I use that instead of Romaine lettuce. The peppery flavor from the arugula gave it a wicked awesome taste. I also gave it a splash of balsamic vinaigrette. I’ll be making this a regular staple for lunches and dinners.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Jim! It sounds delicious with arugula, too.
Nancy Lavoie
I would like to try the recipe. I’m interested in knowing if potatoes are mixed in the original recipe, since it sure does look like it in the photo of the stuffed avocado. Avocado’s used at a replacement for mayo in potato salad is very tasty.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Nancy, Nope, there are no potatoes. I think the pieces you’re seeing that might seem like potatoes are just chunks of avocado.
Susan
This is a 10+++. I’m on KETO so knew about avocados, bacon etc. I never (duh) thought of putting it all together!! When I cooked the bacon, I pre-cut a few slices @ a time. So had lots of little piles which I found easier then chopping after cooking. Added fresh grated sharp cheddar,in the mixture which put this OVER the top!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love to hear that, Susan! Have a nice day!
Robert B. Linscott
Avocados brown quickly, how do you stop that if you make the night before for a 1:00 pm lunch time?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Robert, You can toss the mixture with some lemon or lime juice to slow down the oxidation process. Alternatively, you can cut up the rest of the add-ins and mix in with avocado the day-of at lunch time.
Sarah
Soooo delicious and filling! I used some fresh chopped garlic in place of the garlic powder…it was so good I felt guilty eating it! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
No guilt here, Sarah! I am so happy you liked it!
Harriet
Sounds great! One question – if I make this for tomorrow’s lunch, what do I have to do to store it overnight? Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Harriet, They wouldn’t be the same as fresh, but it’s still doable. Drizzle the empty avocado shells with lime juice before filling, and add a little extra lime juice to the avocado mixture. The lime juice helps reduce the avocado browning. The tomatoes will also be a bit softer the next day.
Janet Black
I’ve made these several times now. Great recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Janet! Have a great day!
Melissa
Hi, can you please tell me what the “white” chunks are in the filled avacados in the pictures? It looks like chicken. While chicken is not in this recipe, I bet it would be a good addition! Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Melissa, There is no chicken in these (though you could add it!). I think what you’re thinking are white chunks are actually just chunks of avocado. They look lighter in color because of the lighting, but are yellow-ish (this avocado in the center was more yellow).
Sharon
Can’t wait to make these. Having a hard time sticking to low carbs. Cooking for grandson who is picky, so I have bread and oatmeal, pancakes etc. I’m going to look up lower carb pancake recipes and have him try lettuce wraps. But today’s lunch will be these avocados! Thank you so much ♡
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Sharon! Yes, these are great for people that are hesitant or having a hard time with low carb because they are naturally low carb. As for pancakes, I have a couple recipes for you to try: this one and this one.
Ed
Only one complaint on these recipes. What is the serving size? As a Diabetic, it is great to see the carbs per serving, but the Nutrition facts never say what the serving size is? Is it for the whole Avocado? Half of it? Have looked at other recipes, and the nutrition facts are the same way, no serving size listed!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ed, the serving size is listed on the recipe card. For this recipe, one serving would be half of an avocado. Hope this helps!
Amy
Bacon and avocado are always great together. Great idea!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Totally agree. 🙂 Thank you, Amy!
Lori Johnson
Can these be made ahead and eaten the next day?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lori, I’ve done this and they still taste fine the next day, but they don’t look as good since the avocado will start to brown. You could add more lime juice to reduce this.
Sara
My family and I love this recipe!! Thanks for sharing
Scott G
This looks awesome. Simple and delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
Landiekate
This post has made my day, because it lead me to finding your blog. This recipe looks SO good, I can’t wait to try it. I’m more than likely running to the store later to get the ingredients. LOVE this! <3
Megan Stevens
What a fun idea – so yummy!!
RecipestoNourish
These are lovely! And that BACON!!!
Linda Petersen Spiker
Fantastic! Pinned and shared on my Whole 30 page!
Raia T.
What a great idea! My hubby loves BLTs, but hates avocados. I wonder if he would go for this… 😉
Marie
I’m addicted to avocados! I’m adding this to my lunch menu next week! 🙂
foodhuntersguide
I want this for lunch today!
Karly
This is lunchtime perfection. All the deliciousness, ALL the bacon and none of the carb-y guilt. Love love love!