RACHEL LETT
If you're struggling with meal prep, then avocado bowls are the way forward. They are a quick and easy way to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a great staple for on the go meals. It all begins with the humble avocado. This is your starting point, and already you're guaranteed a tasty, nutritious meal with plenty of healthy fats. From here, you can create a meal, depending on what you have available.
Avocado Bowl
SERVES 1
avocado
Ingredients
Begin with an avocado as your base. By doing this, you're already getting lots of fats, which is a great thing. You can build on this, mix and match to change things each day.
Avocado Base
Slice or chop an avocado into a bowl, lunchbox or a jam jar. Add a squeeze of lemon, lime or apple cider vinegar and a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. If using a lunchbox, clamp the lid on and shake, or just mix in a bowl. From here, you can build it up with delicious things!
Add Protein
boiled egg —boil enough for the week or a few days so they're ready to pop into your bowl or lunch box
omelette can be cooked, chopped and added
smoked salmon
bacon —cooked, chopped and stored in the fridge ready to add
ham
halloumi — can cook this ahead and have it cold
cheese
prawns
smoked Mackerel Pate
leftover chicken
Added Extras
salad — best placed on top, at the very end so it doesn't wilt too much
wilted green or leftover veg form other meals
soft herbs like coriander, basil or parsley
nuts and seeds
tahini — tahini and chilli oil go really well together
chilli oil
mayonnaise
drizzle of apple cider vinegar
There is no right or wrong way to prepare an avocado bowl. Experiment, and find a combination you like.