Keto Baked Avocado and Egg Cups

Keto Baked Avocado and Egg Cups are a satisfying low-carb breakfast featuring ripe-but-firm avocados used as natural cups, filled with eggs and optional cheese for a creamy, savory meal. The avocado bakes until warm and luscious while the eggs set to your preferred doneness, creating a hearty and filling dish without the need for bread or grains. This easy, nutrient-dense recipe is perfect for busy weekday mornings or a relaxed brunch and keeps you full and energized without a carb crash.

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword avocado and egg, baked eggs, gluten free, keto breakfast, low-carb

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings cups

Calories 230kcal

Equipment

baking sheet
muffin tin or small baking dish
parchment paper or foil
small spoon
Knife

Ingredients

For the avocado egg cups

2 ripe but firm medium avocados halved lengthwise and pitted
4 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or shredded mozzarella, optional
1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing or drizzling
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika

Optional toppings

2 slices cooked bacon crumbled, optional
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, or cilantro
2 tablespoons sugar-free salsa for serving, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Slice the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pits, and use a small spoon to carefully scoop out an extra spoonful or two of flesh from the center of each half to create a slightly larger well, reserving the extra avocado for another use.
Brush or drizzle the cut sides and wells of the avocado halves lightly with olive oil and place them cut side up in a muffin tin or in a foil ring on the prepared baking sheet so they sit level and do not tip.
Season the avocado wells lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper before adding the eggs.
Crack one egg into a small bowl, then gently pour it into the well of one avocado half, letting some of the white overflow onto the baking sheet if needed, and repeat with the remaining eggs and avocado halves.
Sprinkle the tops of the eggs with the remaining salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, adjusting the seasoning to your taste.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes for softly set whites with runny yolks or 16 to 20 minutes for firmer yolks, checking toward the end of the time so the eggs reach your preferred doneness.
During the last 3 to 4 minutes of baking, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the tops of the eggs, if using, and return to the oven until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Remove the avocado egg cups from the oven and let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes to finish setting, then top with crumbled bacon, chopped fresh herbs, and sugar-free salsa if desired before serving warm.

Notes

Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but are not overly soft so they hold their shape while baking. If the avocado halves are tipping, create small rings from crumpled foil to nestle them securely on the baking sheet. For meal prep, you can halve and pit the avocados a few hours ahead, rub the cut sides lightly with oil or lemon juice, cover tightly, and refrigerate until ready to fill and bake. Store any leftover baked avocado egg cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes until warmed through. Avoid microwaving, which can cause rubbery eggs and unevenly heated avocado. Serve with extra keto-friendly sides such as bacon, breakfast sausage, or a simple green salad to create a more substantial meal while keeping carbs low.

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