One of the best mindset changes you can make on keto is to stop thinking I can't eat bread and to start thinking of all the incredible foods you can eat!
This recipe showcases how keto blows the door wide open and brings in fresh and delicious flavors with simple recipes. See why the world is hooked.
These Amazingly Avocado KETO Buns are super fun, versatile, and surprisingly offer a healthy twist on the classic burger and sandwich combos you love.
Here are some quick and delicious recipes mash-ups for your next backyard BBQ or family get together. We promise everyone will be impressed!
Amazingly Avocado KETO Buns
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe avocados
- Sesame seeds or Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
Instructions:
- First, split four avocados in half, remove the pit.
- Decorate half of each “bun” with sesame seeds or Everything But the Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s.
- Fill each bun with one of the following variations.
For the Breakfast Sandwich:
Serves 1
Prep time: 10 min.
Cook time: 5 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 2 strips bacon
- Cheddar cheese slice
- 5 baby spinach leaves
Instructions:
- Fry the egg and bacon in a pan until cooked.
- Place bacon on top of the egg and cover with cheese until cheese melts. You may cover with a lid to melt cheese quickly.
- Take one avocado bun, arrange spinach leaves on the bottom bum.
- Place egg, bacon, and cheese on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finish with a top bun.
For the Slider:
Serves 1
Prep time: 5 min.
Cook time: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- ¼ pound ground beef patty
- Cheddar cheese slice
- 1 slice beefsteak tomato
- 1-2 slices of green leaf lettuce
- 1-2 tsp mayo
Instructions:
- Cook burger in frying pan for about 3 minutes, flip, continue cooking until done to your liking.
- Flip again, cover with cheese to melt. Use a lid to melt the cheese faster.
- Take an avocado bun, place the burger in the bottom, top with tomato, lettuce, and mayo.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finish with a top bun.
For the Buffalo Chicken:
Serves 1
Prep time: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup shredded rotisserie chicken breast
- 1 tbsp Franks hot sauce
- ½ tsp butter
- 1 tbsp blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tbsp blue cheese dressing
- 4-5 leaves baby spinach
Instructions:
- Combine hot sauce and butter, microwave 15-30 seconds until butter melts. Stir to combine.
- Add sauce little by little to chicken until coated to your liking. Take an avocado bun, place spinach on the bottom.
- Top with chicken, blue cheese crumbles, and dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper. Finish with a top bun.
Kickin’ Chicken KETO Salad
Serves 1
Prep time: 5 min.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp chopped celery
- 1 slice beefsteak tomato
- 4-5 leaves baby spinach or arugula
Instructions:
- Combine chicken, celery, and mayo.
- Take an avocado bun, add spinach or arugula to bottom, place chicken on top, then top with tomato.
- Season with salt and pepper. Finish with a top bun.
Bread, what bread! On keto, you get to indulge in delicious foods without worry and stress.
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