Avocado Deviled Eggs– What a GREAT Keto Snack!

INGREDIENTS:

• 4–6 eggs
• 1 avocado
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional*
• 2 tablespoons cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium pot add eggs and cover with water until fully submerged.
2. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and cover for 12–13 minutes.
3. Fill a large bowl with ice water and, using a slotted spoon, gently place eggs in the bowl, allowing eggs to chill for 5 minutes.
4. Remove outer casing from eggs and slice in half lengthwise, removing the yolk.
5. Add the yolk, along with the avocado and spices to a bowl, mixing together until well combined.
6. Add the mixture to the egg halves.
7. Drizzle with lime juice and top with cilantro.

SERVES 6

Are Deviled Eggs Bad for You?

Deviled eggs are hard-boiled eggs that have had the yolks removed and mixed with other ingredients, which are then stuffed back into the egg. Why are they called “deviled eggs”? Back in the 1800s, “deviled” foods referred to foods that were super seasoned: that’s where the name for deviled eggs, devil’s food cake and other naughty foods came from. 

While they might taste good, traditional deviled eggs are a fairly unhealthy food. Most of that is thanks to the mayonnaise they’re usually drowning in; just 1 tablespoon of mayo has about 90 calories. When you consider that most store-bought mayo brands are also made with GMO-laden canola or vegetable oils, it’s clear that deviled eggs with mayonnaise aren’t the healthiest option.

But what if you could replace the creamy texture that mayonnaise provides with another ingredient, something that adds flavor, texture and health benefits? It’s time to replace your old recipe with these Avocado Deviled Eggs.