Diabetic-Friendly Avocado & Egg Power Bowl
🛒 Ingredients (1 serving)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or mixed greens)
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp cucumber, diced
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds or chia seeds
- 1 tbsp feta cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or pinch of chili flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook eggs your preferred way (soft-boiled, poached, or sunny-side up).
- In a bowl, layer spinach or greens as the base.
- Add avocado slices, tomatoes, cucumber, and seeds.
- Place eggs on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season, and add lemon or chili flakes if desired.
📊 Approximate Nutrition
- Calories: ~400–450
- Net carbs: ~6–8g
- Fiber: ~7g
- Protein: ~20–25g
- Healthy fats: High
- Low glycemic impact
💡 Why It’s Good for Diabetes
- Protein + healthy fats help slow glucose absorption.
- Fiber-rich avocado & seeds reduce blood sugar spikes.
- Very low refined carbs.
- Keeps you full longer, helping prevent overeating.
🔄 Optional Add-Ons (Still Diabetes-Friendly)
- Grilled chicken (extra protein boost)
- Smoked salmon
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Cauliflower rice (for a bigger bowl with minimal carbs)
If you’d like, I can also give you:
• A vegetarian high-protein version
• A weight-loss focused version
