If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy keto breakfast recipe, then you need to try this creamy avocado egg scramble.
This nutritious and tasty avocado scrambled eggs keto breakfast is made with – you guessed it – avocado, eggs, butter, and shredded cheese.
Not only is this breakfast recipe packed with protein and healthy fats, while remaining low in carbs, it also only takes 5 minutes to make.
Perfect for those busy mornings!
Cheesy Avocado Egg Scramble
This easy keto vegetarian breakfast recipe combines several rich and nutritious ingredients that create a meal that is guaranteed to keep you full for hours.
I have been having these for breakfast almost every single day and I can’t get enough of this simple recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Scrambled Eggs Recipe:
- Simple Ingredients – All you need is 5 simple ingredients and a skillet to make this delicious recipe.
- Healthy – Avocado is a great source of healthy fats and nutrients while eggs are a nutrition powerhouse themselves and a great source of high quality protein. Together, they help you create a well balanced breakfast that will keep you full and satisfied until lunch.
- Versatile – It’s easy to add and subtract various spices and vegetables to make this recipe even more exciting. I like to add bacon, mushrooms and tomato.
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Scrambled Eggs With Avocado Ingredients:
Here’s everything you will need to make the avocado scrambled eggs keto recipe.
- eggs – large eggs at room temperature
- avocado – choose a ripe avocado that feels slightly soft to the touch
- butter – unsalted butter
- salt and pepper – to season the eggs
- shredded cheese – this is optional but highly recommended as it will make this recipe cheesier and more tasty
How to make the avocado eggs scramble:
Step 1: Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk with a fork until well the yolks and egg whites are well combined.
Step 2: Heat up a skillet on medium-low heat and melt butter on the skillet.
Step 3: Pour in the egg mix and let cook for 30 seconds while folding them slightly with a spatula.
Step 4. Keep folding the eggs for another 30 seconds until they start to look cooked. Add in sliced avocado and cook for another 20 seconds. Lastly, add in shredded cheese and cook until it’s melted, folding continuously with your spatula.
Step 5. Remove the skillet from heat and add in some salt and cracked pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions & Substitutes:
Are scrambled eggs good for keto diet?
Eggs are one of the best foods you can have on keto diet. They are a healthy protein source and contain less than 1 gram of carbs (about 0.5 g – 0.7 depending on the size of the egg) per serve.
That is why scrambled eggs can be a good option for a keto diet. One large egg contains about 0.6 grams of carbs, so even if you have a few eggs in a scrambled eggs meal, the carb content will still be relatively low. source
Eggs have also been shows to increase satiety and trigger hormones that increase the feelings of fullness, making them a great option for breakfast. source
How many carbs and calories in scrambled eggs with avocado?
This recipe contains 444 calories, 5 grams of carbs, 39 grams of fat, 19 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and 2 grams of net carbs.
Is scrambled egg and avocado good for you?
Scrambled eggs and avocado can be a healthy and nutritious meal. Both eggs and avocado are good sources of nutrients, including protein, healthy fats, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.
Incorporating scrambled eggs and avocado into your diet as part of a well-rounded, balanced diet can provide a range of health benefits. However, it is important to remember to pay attention to portion sizes and to balance your intake of eggs and avocado with other nutrient-rich foods. As with any food, it is important to consume eggs and avocado in moderation as part of a healthy and varied diet.
Why shouldn’t you add milk to scrambled eggs?
While adding milk to scrambled egg mix seems to be the standard practice. I do not recommend doing it, especially when on the keto diet.
Milk contains carbs so it’s not recommended on keto. Adding mix is also unnecessary for making creamy and fluffy eggs. You don’t need to add anything to your egg mixture as the real secret to getting fluffy eggs is how you cook them.
- You want to make sure your pan is not too hot. I recommend cooking your eggs on low to medium temperature.
- Another way to guarantee fluffy eggs is to avoid stirring them on the pan but instead gently fold them over.
- The last tip is so cook eggs until all the way done. You want to very slightly undercook the eggs as they will continue to cook even when plated up.
What to eat with avocado scrambled eggs?
While this is a complete and filling meal just by itself, you can choose to serve the avocado scramble eggs with some toasted bread (or keto bread).
You can also add some bacon or ham slices if you’re not vegetarian.
When I’m feeling particularly hungry, I like to serve this keto mug bread made with coconut four, as a side dish to my scrambled eggs.
You can also make your breakfast to go by making an avocado scrambled eggs wrap using these 2 net carb keto tortilla wraps.
MORE KETO BREAKFAST RECIPES TO TRY:
Avocado and Coconut Milk Smoothie
18 Easy Vegetarian Keto Breakfast Recipes
21 Best Keto Breakfast Recipes Without Eggs
Watch the video guide on how to make this recipe:
Keto Avocado Egg Scramble
You won't believe how easy this avocado egg scramble is to make! It's buttery, creamy, nutritious, and filling, and perfect as a keto breakfast recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp salt & pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk with a fork until well the yolks and egg whites are well combined.
- Heat up a skillet on medium-low heat and melt the butter on the skillet.
- Pour in the egg mix and let cook for 30 seconds while folding them slightly with a spatula.
- Keep folding the eggs for another 30 seconds until they start to look cooked. Add in sliced avocado and cook for another 20 seconds. Lastly, add in shredded cheese and cook until it's melted, stirring continuously with your spatula.
- Remove the skillet from heat and add in some salt and cracked pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 444Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gCarbohydrates: 5gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 3gProtein: 19g
The Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and may not be completely accurate.
Hope you enjoy making this avocado egg scramble recipe!
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