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My little girl is obsessed with avocado… especially this BLT stuffed avocado recipe. She starts squealing every time she sees one! I am pretty proud of myself (and her) for getting her to like healthy foods.
Even though no one in our family is gluten intolerant, there are much more nutritious foods I can offer my toddler the typical macaroni & cheese, white bread, or crackers that I see many kids eating. Avocado and eggs are my little one’s favorite foods… just like her mama! (Can you see me beaming right now?)
When it comes to avocado, I could eat it straight every single day and probably not get sick of it. Is this you, too?
Whether it is or not, avocado also makes an excellent vessel for a complete lunch. Yes, when I need a quick and easy lunch idea, stuffed avocado is where it’s at! It’s perfect for packing in a cooler for a picnic, or in my lunch bag to bring to work the next day. The preparation is easy and no cooking is required. No complaints there!
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My Other Low Carb Recipes:
Lately, I’m all about this BLT stuffed avocado.
This isn’t the first or last time that I’ve pointed out that everything is better with bacon, and these stuffed avocados are no exception. Crispy bacon is the key to completing this dish. Oh, and if you must ask – yes, I will keep talking about how everything is better with bacon, because… well, because it’s bacon!
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!
Would it have been faster to just say they contain everything?! It sure feels that way. As if that wasn’t enough, the healthy fat in avocado is oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fat that reduces inflammation and the risk of cancer (sources here and here).
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 whole 30 approved. (By the way, if you’re doing the whole 30, check out my friend, Monica’s whole 30 menu plan!)
Wow! You’d think that something that ticks so many boxes would taste like cardboard, but of course this recipe couldn’t be further from that. Most people without any dietary restrictions love these, too!
Not convinced yet about this BLT stuffed avocado? Okay, then how about the fact that 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.
RECIPE CARD
BLT Stuffed Avocado (Paleo, Low Carb)
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- 2 medium Avocado
- 2 slices Bacon
- 1/2 cup Grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 tsp Lime juice
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
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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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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1/2 avocado with filling
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
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37 Comments
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!