This avocado and egg sandwich is a high-protein, healthy breakfast and the perfect way to start the day!

A classic breakfast dish is the egg sandwich. Almost every place that serves breakfast has its own version of this dish, but you can make a delicious version of this sandwich at home! My favorite version is my avocado and egg sandwich as it’s packed with protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunchtime. Better yet, my kids love it as much as I do, so I know I’m sending them to school full and ready to learn.
Ingredients:
- Bread: I like to use a whole wheat bread, but use what you have!
- Egg: Affordable, accessible and packed with simple proteins.
- Avocado: Rich in healthy fats such as monounsaturated fatty acids.
- Cheese: I like to use a sharp cheddar, but would also taste great with a Colby Jack or Pepper Jack.
- Ham: Another option to use the breakfast meat in the fridge is ham, which adds more protein and sweet flavor.
- Onion: Red onions are crunchy and add a crisp, tangy flavor to the sandwich.
- Mayo: Prevents the sandwich from becoming too dry.
How to make an avocado and egg sandwich

Start your avocado and egg sandwich by toasting your bread and frying your egg in a skillet over medium-high heat. If you like a wet yolk, leave it runny! Otherwise, break open the yolk and let it cook.

Once your egg is done, turn off the heat and place the slice of cheese on top to melt them. Put aside.

Turn your stove back on and, in the same pan, sear your ham to warm it up.

Next, take your toasted bread and spread mayo on one side and the avocado on the other.

Then stack egg, cheese, ham and onion on top.

Put the two sides of the sandwich together and cut in half.

Serve and enjoy your Avocado Egg Sandwich!
Shake it up
- Swap the ham. If you prefer turkey to ham, use this! Or if you don’t like lunch meat, you can always use bacon.
- Add tomato. Adding sliced tomatoes would be a delicious twist on this sandwich.
Frequently asked Questions:
Are Eggs and Avocado Good for Weight Loss?
Eating high-protein foods makes you feel fuller for longer, which helps you cut down on calories and thereby lose weight.
How do you know an avocado is ready to eat?
If you press lightly on the skin of the avocado and it doesn’t give way, it’s not ripe yet. But if you wait too long and it gets mushy, then it’s overripe.
How do you keep an avocado from turning brown?
If you need to save half of your avocado, squeeze some lemon juice on it and save the pit to keep it fresher longer.

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Avocado Egg Sandwich
This avocado and egg sandwich is a high-protein, healthy breakfast and the perfect way to start the day!
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Servings:
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Toast the bread and heat a frying pan over medium-high. Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray and crack in egg.
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After about 30 seconds, use a spatula to gently break the yolk (if you don’t want an overly messy sandwich). Turn the egg over to finish cooking and turn off the heat.
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Season with salt and pepper and top with a slice of cheese. Remove from the pan and place the pan back on medium heat.
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Cook the ham for about 60 seconds per side, then place on top of the egg/cheese.
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Spread avocado on one side of toast and top with onion slices. Spread mayonnaise on the other toast and top with egg/cheese/ham. Enjoy!
Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 32GProtein: 24.3GSaturated Fatty Acids: 5GCholesterol: 208mgSodium: 1040mgFiber: 7G