Guacamole Deviled Eggs are a huge hit in our house. The boys (now teenagers if you can believe it!) and their friends love this healthy after school snack. I love that it’s high protein and full of healthy fat.
If you’re looking for healthy St. Patrick’s day recipes, I’ve got you covered with this one! Craving more green-themed recipes? Take a look at my Green Eggs recipe – it’s a super healthy bright green method for making scrambled eggs.
Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 large hard boiled eggs, cooled and peeled
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- chili powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut eggs in half and remove yolks
- In a medium bowl, mash yolks and avocados
- Stir in cilantro, chives, lime juice, salt, and red pepper flakes
- Scoop filling into egg whites with a 1 tablespoon ice cream scoop
- Refrigerate until serving
- Sprinkle with chili powder
- Serve
This recipe is based on Elise’s Guacamole Deviled Eggs recipe on Simply Recipes. In my version, I’ve omitted the sour cream, increased the amount of cilantro (who can resist an extra helping of this phytonutrient rich herb that controls blood sugar?!), and used different spices –ones that I keep on hand in my spice drawer. What makes this deviled egg recipe special is that it does not require mayonnaise. The avocados are rich enough to replace it, and add the gorgeous green hue.
I’m not sure what it is about deviled eggs that makes them such a special, festive treat. Maybe it’s that they look so pretty and taste absolutely rich and delicious. If you’re looking for another quick and easy kid friendly snack, try my basic Deviled Egg recipe which is flavored with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, shallots, and parsley!
Mike says
This looks absolutely wonderful! I love deviled eggs and I love guacamole, and this looks like a match made in heaven! Thanks for sharing this.
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
I’ve been low carbing it so eggs are a staple snack for me. I love the addition of avocado to the traditional deviled egg. This will definitely be showing up at snack time in my house.
Elizabeth Bee Brewer says
These make a great treat for Cinca de Mayo!
Uneku says
Tasty…How long can these keep before turning colour?
Nancy says
My guess is that they would be pretty much an “serve and immediately” type of item if you want to maintain the pretty color. You could always prep this ahead of time with cutting the eggs, scooping the yolks, and mixing everything together in a bowl except for the avocados (and maybe go ahead and squeeze the limes, but have the juice ready to go in a separate bowl), and then before you are actually ready to serve, just get the avocados added into the mix, and then fill the eggs.
Mary says
These are truly delicious. I don’t care for cilantro, so I added minced onlon instead. If you prep this ahead, keep the pit of one avocado in the mixture, cover with plastic wrap pressed ontop of the mash, and in an airtight container. It helps maintain the color.
Carol Sze says
I immediately thought of Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs ‘n Ham for the kids! That would be quite a healthy treat.
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
I love the addition of avocado. Seems so good! I need to try it!
VanEtte says
Since I’m the only one at my house that eats avacados, I’ll chop the egg whites and make egg salad.
Steve Puu says
Eggs are so delicious. Thank for sharng.
Joan says
Thank you so much for such an informative site and your generous spirit. An addition of salsa to the hard boiled eggs is tasty. from Joan
Rose | Chicken Recipes says
Looks so good and scrumptious – I can almost taste them just by looking at the photo!