Avocado Egg Snack Cups
1. Overview
These avocado egg cups are a fresh and simple snack made with creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs and a few everyday seasonings. The combination is filling without requiring much preparation. A squeeze of lemon keeps the avocado bright and adds a fresh flavor that works well for a quick afternoon snack or light breakfast.
Why You'll Love It
- ✓ Heart-Healthy Monounsaturated Fats: Fresh creamy avocado provides oleic acid and over 4.5g of fiber for long-lasting steady energy.
- ✓ High Lutein & Zeaxanthin: Combining egg yolks and fresh avocado maximizes the absorption of fat-soluble eye and brain antioxidants.
- ✓ Quick High-Protein Snack: Pre-boil eggs ahead of time, then mash with avocado and lime in just 5 minutes for afternoon fuel.
2. Ingredients
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- ¼ tsp Paprika
3. Instructions
5 StepsPlace eggs in a saucepan of boiling water. Cook for 10 to 11 minutes for a firm yet creamy yolk. Transfer immediately to an ice water bath to stop cooking.
Gently tap eggs against the counter, peel under cold running water, and slice lengthwise with a sharp knife.
In a bowl, mash the ripe avocado with Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
Spoon or pipe the zesty avocado cream generously into the hollows of the egg white halves.
Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and smoked paprika. Serve chilled with lime wedges.
