The Everything Big Book of Fat Bombs: 200 Irresistible Low-Carb, High-Fat Recipes for Weight Loss the Ketogenic Way - Viveca Menegaz (2016)
Chapter 7. Baked Avocado
Creamy Rosemary and Prosciutto Baked Avocado
Have you ever tried the combination of rosemary and prosciutto? It’s a perfect blend of savory flavors that will delight your taste buds and stimulate digestion.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 2 fat bombs
1 medium avocado, halved and pitted, skin on
1 ounce cream cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 ounce cooked prosciutto, crumbled
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place avocado halves hole-side up in a shallow ramekin or ovenproof dish just large enough to hold them.
3. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with rosemary and prosciutto.
4. Place 1⁄2 mixture into each avocado cavity.
5. Bake 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Per 1 fat bomb
Calories: 226
Fat: 20g
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 178mg
Fiber: 7g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Sugar: 1g
Baked Avocado with Blue Cheese
This is one of the easiest baked avocado recipes, but it is probably one of the most flavorful ones.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 2 fat bombs
1 medium avocado, halved and pitted, skin on
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place avocado halves hole-side up in a shallow ramekin or ovenproof dish just large enough to hold them.
3. In a small bowl, mix blue cheese and butter.
4. Place 1⁄2 mixture into each avocado cavity.
5. Bake 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Per 1 fat bomb
Calories: 310
Fat: 28g
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 398mg
Fiber: 7g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Sugar: 1g
Baked Avocado with Egg and Brie
A classic baked avocado and egg with a French twist! This recipe is great for breakfast.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 2 fat bombs
1 medium avocado, halved and pitted, skin on
2 large egg yolks
1 ounce coarsely chopped Brie
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place avocado halves hole-side up in a shallow ramekin or ovenproof dish just large enough to hold them.
3. Place 1 egg yolk into each avocado cavity.
4. Divide Brie in half and place gently on top of egg yolks without breaking them. Season with pepper.
5. Bake 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Per 1 fat bomb
Calories: 262
Fat: 23g
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 103mg
Fiber: 7g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Sugar: 1g
Baked Avocado with Sriracha and Brie
This baked avocado features melted cheese, hot and creamy, with a bit of spice and garlic to create a complex harmony of flavors.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 2 fat bombs
1 medium avocado, halved and pitted, skin on
1 ounce coarsely chopped Brie
1⁄2 teaspoon sriracha sauce
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place avocado halves hole-side up in a shallow ramekin or ovenproof dish just large enough to hold them.
3. Mix Brie with sriracha sauce so it is evenly coated.
4. Divide Brie in half and place into each avocado cavity.
5. Bake 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Per 1 fat bomb
Calories: 208
Fat: 19g
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 101mg
Fiber: 7g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Sugar: 1g
Baked Egg Avocado
Dairy-Free
This super-easy recipe can become a quick go-to for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 2 fat bombs
1 medium avocado, halved and pitted, skin on
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Variation on Baked Egg Avocado
You can make an easy variation here by swirling together the mayonnaise and the egg yolk in the cavity of the avocado. The yolk will then cook more evenly throughout.
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place avocado halves hole-side up in a shallow ramekin or ovenproof dish just large enough to hold them.
3. Place 1 egg yolk into each avocado cavity.
4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and black pepper and then divide between avocado halves, placing gently on top of each egg yolk without breaking it.
5. Bake 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Per 1 fat bomb
Calories: 248
Fat: 23g
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 41mg
Fiber: 7g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Sugar: 8g
Crab Dynamite Baked Avocado
Dairy-Free
Are you familiar with the Japanese dish Dynamite? It consists of different kinds of fish and scallops mixed with mayonnaise, and then is cooked under the broiler. This is an easy home version using avocado and crabmeat as a fat bomb!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 2 fat bombs
1 medium avocado, halved and pitted, skin on
11⁄2 ounces real crabmeat, drained from juices
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon coconut aminos or tamari
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Soy-Free Coconut Aminos
Coconut aminos is a great substitution for soy sauce for people who prefer not using any soy products. Coconut aminos can be purchased through many major retailers online and in stores.
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place avocado halves hole-side up in a shallow ramekin or ovenproof dish just large enough to hold them.
3. Mix crabmeat, mayonnaise, coconut aminos, and pepper in a small bowl, then divide and scoop into each avocado cavity.
4. Bake 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Per 1 fat bomb
Calories: 217
Fat: 19g
Protein: 7g
Sodium: 253mg
Fiber: 7g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Sugar: 1g
Savory-Sweet Baked Avocado with Pecans and Coconut
Dairy-Free
This is another recipe that mixes savory and sweet. This one has a subtle sweetness but no added sugar.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 2 fat bombs
1 medium avocado, halved and pitted, skin on
2 tablespoons grated unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons coconut oil
6 pecan halves
Taste Enhancer!
You will find that once you reduce the amount of sugar you consume, your taste buds will reset. You’ll start enjoying much wider nuances of flavor!
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place avocado halves hole-side up in a shallow ramekin or ovenproof dish just large enough to hold them.
3. Mix grated coconut with coconut oil in a small bowl and scoop into each avocado cavity.
4. Place 3 pecans on top of each avocado half, gently nudging them in.
5. Bake 20 minutes. Serve hot or cold.
Per 1 fat bomb
Calories: 328
Fat: 33g
Protein: 3g
Sodium: 8mg
Fiber: 8g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Sugar: 1g
Smoked Salmon and Brie Baked Avocado
Smoked salmon and Brie are a classic combination. These avocados are great served cold, but are so much better when hot and melted!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 2 fat bombs
1 medium avocado, halved and pitted, skin on
11⁄2 ounces wild-caught smoked salmon, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Brie
1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place avocado halves hole-side up in a shallow ramekin or ovenproof dish just large enough to hold them.
3. Mix salmon, Brie, and pepper in a small bowl, then scoop 1⁄2 mixture into each avocado cavity.
4. Bake 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Per 1 fat bomb
Calories: 221
Fat: 19g
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 238mg
Fiber: 7g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Sugar: 1g