I have a little confession to make. I am over 50 and just had an avocado for the first time. I LOVED it! Because I am on a journey to lose 80 pounds, I have learned a lot about healthy eating. When I was diagnosed with prediabetes, I learned even more!
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In order to get healthy, lose weight and keep my sugar low, I have had to make many changes in my diet. One change I have made is eating healthy fats like avocado instead of “bad’ fats like mayo. Another is to eat a more vegetarian diet, which was surprisingly easy to transition to.
Eating Healthy AND Eating Bread? Yes Sirree!
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Another change I made, which was a bit harder, was to give up starches. It is not recommended I eat white rice, pasta, potatoes or breads. But I love bread! I eat bread virtually every day. How was I going to give up something I enjoyed eating so much. Well, the way to do it is to not do it! Instead of giving up bread, I just had to find a bread that fit into my meal plans. That is why I made the switch to whole grain breads.
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Ingredients
- 1 ripe fresh avocado, chopped
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1 tsp. Deli Style Ground Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
- 1/4 cup minced onion
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine half of the avocado, mustard, hot sauce and salt; pepper if desired. Mash until smooth. Add the remaining avocado and onion to mixture. Gently fold in eggs.
What is your favorite toast topping?
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
May 31, 2016 at 1:16 pmThat sounds fantastic. I think I am going to pick up the ingredients to make this today 🙂
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
May 31, 2016 at 1:20 pmThat sounds so good! I love the spicy flavors next to the creamy, smooth coolness of the avocado. Great recipe!
mary says
May 31, 2016 at 3:23 pmYou had me at avocado. LOVE LOVE LOVE anything with avocado in it. Pinning this one for later
Lisa Joy Thompson says
May 31, 2016 at 3:34 pmPepperidge Farm makes my favorite breads! Yum! I can’t wait to try your recipe! I just taught my twins how to make egg salad this week, but I’ll have to share the addition of the avocado!
Pam says
May 31, 2016 at 4:14 pmI love using avocados in place of mayo. My husband is pre-diabetic so this would be perfect to serve at our house.
Tez @ Chile and Salt says
May 31, 2016 at 5:13 pmLOVING this recipe Kelly! I`m a complete avocado nut &at them daily! To use in egg salad, GENIOUS!
Thanks so much for the great post!
Liz Mays says
May 31, 2016 at 9:36 pmI’m liking this recipe! The family will love all of the avocado and the hint of spice will go over really well! This would be perfect for my boyfriend’s work lunches.
Tonya says
May 31, 2016 at 11:45 pmAvocados are my new favorite food. I crave them so I’ve been buying them each week when I shop. Thanks for sharing this recipe- I’ll check it out.
Ryan Escat says
June 1, 2016 at 3:27 amWow, this sounds like a healthier option. thanks for sharing this recipe!
Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says
June 1, 2016 at 8:07 amI’ve been yearning for something different and this one comes in a good way. Having the spicy variant sounds tingling and nice for my tongue and to top it off, avocado!
Brandy says
June 1, 2016 at 10:25 amThis looks like a unique thing to try, I have not had avocado yet … I will have to try this!
Dawn McAlexander says
June 1, 2016 at 12:19 pmMmmmm…that sandwich looks so delicious. That is a great food on a hot day like today, with little to no cooking involved.
Joyce Brewer says
June 1, 2016 at 12:41 pmI’ve 42 years without eating an avocado. It just looks mushy to me. Although these sandwiches look vibrant and tasty. I’d try the bread, but make my own chicken salad instead.
Theresa says
June 1, 2016 at 1:29 pmI just found I love avocado. I am always looking for new recipes to try with it. This one sounds and looks perfect!
Christie says
June 1, 2016 at 1:53 pmI love avocado and egg on my toast lately. Garlic toast is delicious too!
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
June 1, 2016 at 2:06 pmI don’t eat a lot of bread type carbs but when I do, I always look for the most natural which tends to include a lot of seeds. I am a huge fan of egg and avocado mixed together, too.
Kiwi says
June 1, 2016 at 3:29 pmThis is something I would totally eat for lunch! im interested in the seeded bread selection!
aziel morte says
June 1, 2016 at 6:01 pmLooks like a yummy recipe and it makes me hungry. Love to try this recipe for my hubby
Amy Desrosiers says
June 1, 2016 at 9:50 pmI am suppose to only be eating sprouted grain bread. I need to try this brand and this yummy recipe.
Toni | BoulderLocavore.com says
June 1, 2016 at 11:40 pmThis bread and the sandwich look fantastic! Sadly I am gluten-free so couldn’t eat it but I’d love a bite if I could!
Crystal says
June 2, 2016 at 12:37 amLunches can get kind of boring around here, especially if it’s just me at home. This looks like a great way to spice things up!
Sarah Bailey says
June 2, 2016 at 9:19 amI am a huge fan of egg salad! This one looks so amazing with the avocado.
Ann says
June 3, 2016 at 3:54 pmI just made this recipe and it is DELICIOUS! Unfortunately I have a gluten allergy, therefore I cannot try those fabulous looking breads. I added a couple of good squeezes from a lemon to keep the avocado from turning brown. Also I stuffed a hollowed out tomato in place of the bread. I think it would be yummy to stuff celery with it, or even spread it on gluten free crackers.
Ashley Brownell says
June 3, 2016 at 6:40 pmI’ve never had this kind of egg salad before! This looks so healthy and yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Nicole Escat says
June 3, 2016 at 10:40 pmI love anything with avocado, looks like delicious. I will try it this weekend.
mycraftingworld says
July 2, 2017 at 6:47 amThis sounds so good. I love egg salad anyway… but add avocado…. yummy. I will be trying that this week. Thanks.