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baked avocado egg boats

baked avocado egg boats

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: 425°F hits the balance between melting avocado and setting egg without browning the top. Remove the egg, swirl the baking dish — if the yolk jiggles but the white holds, it's perfect. 🍳 Chefy Tip: bake uncovered. Steam ruins the texture.

Serves
2
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget-Friendly
Calories
340
Carbs
4g
Protein
16g
Fat
28g

Flavor Profile

🥑 Buttery and rich from the warm baked avocado
🥚 Glossy and creamy from the runny egg yolk
🥓 Smoky and salty from the bacon crumbles
🌶️ Warm and aromatic from the smoked paprika
🌿 Fresh and bright from the chives

Ingredients

🥑 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
🥚 4 large eggs
🥓 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
🌶️ 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
🌿 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
🍋 Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

01

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice avocados in half and remove pits. Scoop out a little extra flesh to make room for the egg.

02

Place avocado halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Use crumpled foil around the bases to keep them level.

03

Crack one egg into each avocado half. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

04

Bake 12-15 minutes until egg whites are fully set but yolks are still runny.

05

Top with crumbled bacon, fresh chives, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.

🧬 Food Science

Avocados are one of the few fruits that contain significant amounts of fat — nearly 77% of their calories come from monounsaturated oleic acid, the same fatty acid found in olive oil. Research consistently links oleic acid consumption to reduced inflammation, improved cholesterol ratios, and enhanced absorption of fat-soluble vitamins from other foods eaten in the same meal.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with black coffee, cold brew, or sparkling water with lime.
🍽️ Pair with a simple arugula salad or sliced cucumber with sea salt.