If we had to talk about a food that has become very fashionable in recent times, without a doubt, we would affirm that it is the avocado. With a very particular shape, like a pear, an exquisite flavor and a versatile texture, this fruit and vegetable at the same time provide numerous benefits to our body.
Avocados have a large amount of fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin C and up to twice the potassium of a banana. It is antioxidant, satiating and contains the so-called “good” fats, which help reduce cholesterol and heart disease.
As you can see, this food has all the “ingredients” to be chosen as the most complete food in a balanced diet. And you know the best of all? Don’t get fat! In fact, its amount of healthy fatty acids and all the vitamins it contains allow us to control our metabolism and help us lose weight.
But how can we include avocado in our diet? Without a doubt, it is a perfect ingredient to be the protagonist in our salads. However, due to the amount of energy it can provide us, it will be a sure hit if we include it in our breakfasts.
In this article we teach you how to make 5 very easy recipes for breakfast with avocado to lose weight. Aim and start the day charging batteries!
5 simple breakfasts with avocado
Any of these breakfasts will provide you with a satiating sensation throughout the morning and will give us great energy to face the whole day at 100%.
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Bread toast with crushed avocado with tomato
Ingredients:
- White or whole wheat bread
- Avocado
- Salt pepper
- Tomato
Step by Step
- It is one of the most complete and recurring breakfasts today. Starting with bread, white or whole meal, which provides carbohydrates and which we can toast a bit. On the other hand, we will have to crush the avocado well and season it to taste. Then we just have to split the tomato and put it on top. Rich, right?
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Avocado muffins with blackberries
Ingredients:
- Wheat and corn flour
- Milk
- Sugar
- baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Avocado
- blackberries or blueberries
Step by Step
- Mix the wheat and corn flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl. On the other hand, beat the eggs and add the milk. After mashing the avocado, add it to this second bowl as well and mix everything well.
- Preheat the oven to 170º and grease the molds with a little butter or oil. Fill each one halfway, add the blueberries or blackberries and put them in the oven for 20-25 minutes. You can check if the muffins are ready by poking them inside with a toothpick. When you see that they are well baked, take them out and let them cool. Ready!
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Toast with avocado and hard-boiled or scrambled egg
Ingredients:
- Bread (any kind you want)
- Avocado
- Egg
Step by Step
- The only question you will have when preparing this breakfast is what type of bread to take (it can be toasted, mold, toasted or thinly toasted). Place the avocado spread and the hard-boiled or scrambled egg on top and season to taste.
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Avocado, spinach and apple smoothie
Ingredients:
- Apple
- Spinach
- Oatmeal
- Milk
- half avocado
Step by Step
- If you like juices, you will love starting the day with this rich and energetic smoothie prepared with the ingredients that you have above. It is a very simple recipe! You only need to blend an apple, half an avocado, a handful of spinach, two tablespoons of oat flakes and half a glass of milk in the blender.
- The result will be a delicious, nutritious and quick-to-prepare shake that will provide you with all the nutrients and energy you need to face the day.
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Toast with sliced avocado and brisket or Dukkah
Ingredients:
- Wheat or rye bread
- sliced avocado
- Turkey breast or Dukkha (combination of hazelnuts, sesame, coriander seeds, cumin and black pepper)
Step by Step
- You can choose a type of bread in crispy thin toasts or in sliced bread so that you can toast it. Then, cut the avocado into slices, add a little salt and put a slice of turkey. If you prefer to try the combination of nuts and seeds, you do not need to add salt or pepper to give it flavor.
- Are you in to include avocado in your diet to lose weight? We are fans!