🥑 Avocado & Spinach Eggs (Healthy Breakfast)
A creamy, protein-rich dish made with sautéed spinach, soft scrambled eggs, and fresh avocado. Great on toast or as a bowl!
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Base
- 4 large eggs
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream (optional, for creamier eggs)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 cup fresh spinach (packed)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
- ¼ cup diced onion (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Optional Add-Ins
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, feta, or mozzarella)
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon juice (a squeeze over the avocado)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
🥘 Instructions
1. Prep the eggs
- Crack eggs into a bowl.
- Add salt, pepper, and milk/cream (if using).
- Whisk until smooth and frothy.
2. Cook the spinach
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Add butter/oil.
- Add onions and garlic if using; sauté 1–2 minutes until soft.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 1 minute).
- Spread spinach evenly in the pan.
3. Add and cook the eggs
- Pour the whisked eggs over the spinach.
- Cook gently, stirring slowly with a spatula.
- Remove from heat when eggs are just set and still creamy (don’t overcook!).
- Stir in cheese if using.
4. Add avocado
- Slice or dice the avocado.
- Add on top of the eggs or fold gently into the mixture.
- Squeeze a little lemon on top for freshness.
🍽️ Serve With
- Toast (sourdough, whole grain, or bagel)
- Breakfast tacos or wraps
- A side of salsa or hot sauce
- Fresh fruit or a salad
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Make it a scramble bowl: Add cooked quinoa or brown rice.
- Make it spicy: Add jalapeño or hot sauce.
- Make it keto: Add extra avocado and cheese, skip the toast.
- Add protein: Mix in cooked bacon, smoked salmon, or chicken.