Avocado & Egg Power Bowl

Avocado & Egg Power Bowl

Mia

This Avocado & Egg Power Bowl is the ultimate way to break your intermittent fast with a meal that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Designed specifically for those following the Whole30 program and the 16:8 eating pattern, this bowl combines the creamy richness of perfectly ripe avocado with protein-packed eggs to create a satisfying foundation for your eating window. The combination of healthy monounsaturated fats from the avocado and high-quality protein from the eggs provides sustained energy without the blood sugar spikes that can derail your morning.

What makes this power bowl truly special is its simplicity and versatility. The base features perfectly cooked eggs—whether you prefer them soft-boiled, poached, or fried—nestled alongside buttery avocado slices and a medley of fresh vegetables. Cherry tomatoes add a burst of sweetness and acidity, while baby spinach provides essential vitamins and minerals. A sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning (sans the non-compliant ingredients) and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil elevate this simple combination into something truly memorable.

This recipe draws inspiration from the modern bowl movement that has taken healthy eating by storm, but with a focus on whole, unprocessed ingredients that align with Whole30 principles. Unlike traditional breakfast bowls that rely on grains or dairy, this power bowl proves that you can create a deeply satisfying meal using only real, nutrient-dense foods. It's perfect for meal prep, easily customizable based on your preferences, and can be assembled in under 15 minutes.

Whether you're new to Whole30 or a seasoned veteran, this Avocado & Egg Power Bowl will quickly become your go-to morning meal. It provides the perfect macronutrient balance to keep you full and focused until your next meal, while the vibrant colors and fresh flavors make eating healthy feel like a treat rather than a chore.

Nutrition

18 minutes
None servings
425 calories
Fat 36.00g
Carbs 14.00g
Protein 18.00g

Ingredients

4 Nonelarge eggs
2 mediumripe avocados, halved and pitted
1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
2 cupsbaby spinach, packed
2 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 tspsea salt
1/4 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tspred pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbspfresh lemon juice
2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
compliant hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Equipment

Slotted spoon
Cutting board
medium saucepan
mixing bowl for ice water
chef's knife
serving bowls
timer

16:8 Diet

Explicitly designed for the 16:8 intermittent fasting pattern, this bowl provides the perfect nutrient-dense meal to break your fast with sustained energy from healthy fats and protein. The balanced combination of eggs and avocado ensures satiety throughout your 8-hour eating window while avoiding blood sugar spikes.

80/20 Diet

This recipe exemplifies the 80/20 principle with 100% nutrient-dense whole foods including eggs, avocados, fresh vegetables, and olive oil—all anti-inflammatory, fiber-rich, and vitamin-packed ingredients. The entire dish falls into the 'nutritious 80%' category with no less optimal ingredients needed.

Ancestral Diet

This bowl follows Ancestral/Paleo principles perfectly with eggs, avocado, fresh vegetables, and olive oil—all whole, unprocessed foods that would have been available to hunter-gatherers. It contains no grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugars, or processed ingredients, emphasizing nutrient density and anti-inflammatory properties.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients including omega-3 eggs, monounsaturated fats from avocado and olive oil, antioxidant-packed spinach and tomatoes, and anti-inflammatory spices like red pepper flakes. This whole-food recipe avoids all processed foods, refined sugars, and trans fats while emphasizing nutrient-dense vegetables and healthy fats.

Atkins Diet

Atkins-friendly with very low net carbs from leafy greens and cherry tomatoes, high-quality protein from eggs, and abundant healthy fats from avocado and olive oil. This recipe avoids all grains, sugar, starchy vegetables, and high-carb foods while providing the fat and protein ratios essential for Atkins success.

Autoimmune Paleo

This recipe can be made AIP-compliant by omitting the eggs and using only the avocado, vegetables, olive oil, and fresh herbs. The base ingredients of avocado, spinach, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, cilantro, and compliant seasonings align with AIP principles, avoiding all grains, legumes, dairy, nuts, seeds, and nightshades (note: tomatoes would need to be removed for strict AIP).

Clean Eating

A perfect clean eating meal featuring only whole, minimally processed ingredients in their natural state: fresh eggs, ripe avocados, fresh vegetables, and extra virgin olive oil. There are no refined sugars, artificial ingredients, preservatives, or processed foods—just real, recognizable ingredients prepared simply.

Diabetic Diet

Excellent for diabetes management with low glycemic index ingredients that won't spike blood sugar: eggs for protein, avocado for healthy fats and fiber, and non-starchy vegetables. The recipe contains no refined sugars or high-glycemic foods, providing balanced macronutrients that support stable blood glucose levels.

Evolutionary Diet

Aligned with Evolutionary Diet principles, featuring only hunter-gatherer foods: eggs for protein, avocado for healthy fats, fresh vegetables, and olive oil. The recipe excludes all grains, legumes, dairy, and processed foods, focusing on whole, unprocessed ingredients that support optimal health.

Gluten-Free Diet

Naturally gluten-free, this recipe contains only whole foods—eggs, avocados, vegetables, and olive oil—with no wheat, barley, rye, or gluten-containing ingredients. It's a safe, nutritious option that requires no substitutions or modifications for those avoiding gluten.

Heart-Healthy Diet

Heart-healthy with monounsaturated fats from avocado and extra virgin olive oil, lean protein from eggs, and antioxidant-rich vegetables—all prepared without saturated fats, trans fats, or excessive sodium. The recipe emphasizes cardiovascular-protective ingredients while using healthy cooking methods.

Intermittent Fasting

Specifically designed for breaking a 16:8 intermittent fast, this nutrient-dense bowl provides sustained energy through healthy fats and protein without blood sugar spikes. The combination of avocado's monounsaturated fats and eggs' high-quality protein ensures satiety throughout your eating window while maximizing nutritional value during limited eating periods.

Ketogenic Diet

This power bowl is ideal for keto with its high healthy fat content from avocados and olive oil, quality protein from eggs, and minimal carbs from low-carb vegetables like spinach and cherry tomatoes. The macronutrient ratio naturally aligns with ketogenic requirements (70-75% fat, 20-25% protein, 5-10% carbs) while keeping net carbs very low per serving.

Low-Carb Diet

This recipe is excellent for low-carb eating with minimal net carbohydrates from non-starchy vegetables and avocado, while emphasizing protein from eggs and healthy fats from avocado and olive oil. The absence of grains, bread, pasta, and starchy vegetables keeps carb counts well under 15g per serving.

Paleo Diet

Perfectly Paleo-compliant, this recipe uses only whole, unprocessed ingredients including eggs, avocado, and fresh vegetables with olive oil—all foods that would have been available to hunter-gatherers. It contains no grains, legumes, dairy, or processed ingredients, focusing entirely on nutrient-dense proteins, healthy fats, and colorful vegetables.

Pegan Diet

This recipe aligns beautifully with Pegan principles, featuring vegetables as the primary component (spinach and tomatoes), healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, and eggs as a high-quality protein source. It contains no dairy, gluten, processed ingredients, or refined sugars, focusing on nutrient-dense whole foods that support stable blood sugar.

Primal Blueprint

Primal Blueprint-compliant with high-quality protein from eggs, abundant healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, and nutrient-dense non-starchy vegetables. The recipe completely avoids grains, legumes, refined sugars, and processed foods while emphasizing whole, natural ingredients that support the Primal lifestyle.

Primal Diet

Perfectly Primal with pasture-raised eggs, healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, and fresh non-starchy vegetables—all whole, unprocessed foods. The recipe avoids all grains, legumes, refined sugars, and processed ingredients while providing nutrient-dense proteins and fats that support metabolic health.

South Beach Diet

This bowl aligns perfectly with South Beach principles, featuring lean protein from eggs, healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, and non-starchy vegetables without any refined carbohydrates or added sugars. It's suitable for all phases of the diet, providing balanced nutrition that supports stable blood sugar levels.

Whole30

Specifically designed for Whole30 compliance, this recipe contains only approved whole foods—eggs, avocado, vegetables, and compliant seasonings—with absolutely no added sugars, grains, legumes, dairy, or processed ingredients. As mentioned in the description, it uses everything bagel seasoning sans non-compliant ingredients and focuses on nutrient-dense, unprocessed foods that align perfectly with Whole30 principles.

Instructions

1
5 min

Fill a medium saucepan with water until it's about 3 inches deep and bring to a boil over high heat.

2

While the water is heating, wash and dry the baby spinach. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.

3 min
3

Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Slice each half into thin slices and set aside.

2 min
4

Once the water is boiling, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Carefully lower the eggs into the water using a slotted spoon.

5
7 min

Cook the eggs for 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled with jammy yolks, or 8-9 minutes for firmer yolks. Set a timer to ensure perfect doneness.

6

While the eggs cook, prepare two serving bowls. Divide the baby spinach between the bowls, arranging it on one side.

1 min
7

Arrange the sliced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes in the bowls alongside the spinach, creating separate sections.

1 min
8

When the eggs are done, immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon. Let them cool for 2 minutes.

2 min
9

Gently tap each egg all over to crack the shell, then peel under cool running water. The shells should slip off easily.

2 min
10

Slice each peeled egg in half lengthwise and place 2 egg halves in each bowl, arranging them attractively with the yolks visible.

11

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over each bowl, distributing it evenly over all the ingredients.

12

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each bowl, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

13

Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh cilantro if using. Serve immediately with compliant hot sauce on the side if desired.

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