Easy 3-Ingredient Avocado Bread Buns High-Protein Recipe
This is the best-tasting 3-Ingredient Avocado Bread recipe for a delicious and healthy low-carb bun option with mashed avocado, an egg, shredded cheese, and Everything Bagel Seasoning. The result is incredibly flavorful, high-protein buns perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or healthy toast!
This is the easiest and best-tasting 3-Ingredient Avocado Bread recipe for a delicious and healthy low-carb bread option. These avocado bread buns aren’t your average avocado toast. With just three simple ingredients—mashed avocado, an egg, and a cup of shredded cheese—you can whip up these savory buns in no time. Simply mix the ingredients, form into patties, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning or salt, and bake. The result is incredibly moist, flavorful buns that you’re going to fall in love with!
Packed with protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, these avocado bread buns are perfect for anyone following a gluten-free diet or simply seeking a nutritious, easy-to-make snack. This is a viral recipe for the best option for cloud breads or low-carb breads that deserves to be added to everyday menus to enjoy wholesome goodness! Unlike other recipes, I include a simple hack for avoiding a bitter aftertaste from the Everything Bagel Seasoning as well as simple directions for baking them in the oven or air fryer.
What is avocado bread?
Avocado bread is a quick and easy bread recipe made with just three main ingredients: avocado, egg, and cheese. It’s naturally gluten-free and can be a good source of healthy fats and protein depending on the cheese used. The base is a mashed avocado mixed with an egg and shredded cheese. This batter is then baked until set, resulting in a dense and savory bread-like texture. It’s a versatile base that can be enjoyed plain or customized with additional ingredients like herbs, spices, or chopped vegetables.
Why You’ll Love This Viral Avocado Bread Recipe
- You only need a few simple ingredients.
- It is super easy to make for an impressive result.
- The flavor-rich ingredients make it taste amazing!
- All the ingredients are easily digestible for a gentle tummy.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make easy avocado bread buns:
Ripe Avocado: This makes the bread smooth and creamy.
Large Egg: The egg binds the cheese and avocado together and adds moisture, flavor, and more protein.
Mozzarella Cheese: You can use any shreddable cheese you like, including cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, or pepper jack cheese for a sharper flavor.
Everything Bagel Seasoning: This is optional but adds delicious savory flavor. You can replace it with your favorite seasonings for a different variety.
Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sesame Seeds, and Poppyseeds: You can add these instead of using Everything Bagel Seasoning.
How to Make My Healthy 3-Ingredient Avocado Protein Bread Recipe
Here are easy, detailed, step-by-step instructions for making my easy avocado bread recipe. The instructions are also repeated in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
How do I avoid a bitter aftertaste?
Everything Bagel Seasoning contains larger flakes of onion and garlic that can burn and leave a bitter aftertaste if sprinkled on top of the buns for the entire baking time.
Seasoning Option 1: Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the mix. Sprinkle sesame seeds and poppy seeds over the top of the buns before they bake.
Seasoning Option 2: Add the Everything Bagel Seasoning to the tops of the buns half-way through baking. Then they only bake for 10 minutes and do not burn.
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
On a plate, mash the avocado with a fork until smooth. Shred the mozzarella cheese.
Whisk the egg in a medium bowl and then add the mashed avocado and mozzarella cheese. If using Seasoning Option 1, then add garlic powder, onion powder and salt to the mixture.
Stir with a spatula until well combined.
Step 2: Bake the Protein Buns
Divide the mix into four equal portions and drop onto the prepared baking pan. Spread each mound into a circle or square shape about 1/4″ thick. Make it slightly thicker around the edges.
Seasoning Option 1: Lightly sprinkle sesame seeds and poppy seeds over the top of the buns.
Bake for 20 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
Seasoning Option 2: Bake the buns for 10 minutes, remove from the oven, and sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Then bake for an additional 10 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Bake in an air fryer: Divide the mixture into 4 portions and spread on a piece of parchment paper cut to the size of the air fryer basket. Bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes. Then carefully remove the parchment paper from the basket, flip the patties over with a spatula, lower the parchment paper and buns back into the air fryer, and bake for another 4 minutes or until golden brown.
Helpful Recipe Notes
Ripeness of Avocado: Ensure your avocado is ripe for easy mashing and a smooth texture in the bread. An underripe avocado may result in a chunky and less cohesive batter.
Texture Variations: For a slightly denser avocado bread, you can add a tablespoon of almond flour or coconut flour to the batter. This will also add a bit more fiber and structure to the bread.
What to Serve with 3-Ingredient Bread Buns with Avocado
Eggs: Pair your avocado bread buns with scrambled, poached, or fried eggs for a protein-packed breakfast or brunch. The creamy avocado and cheesy buns perfectly complement the rich flavor of eggs.
Smoked Salmon: Top your buns with smoked salmon, a dollop of cream cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh dill or chives for a sophisticated and nutritious meal.
Avocado and Tomato Slices: Enhance the avocado flavor by adding slices of fresh avocado and juicy tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper for a simple yet delicious topping.
Turkey or Chicken Slices: Add slices of turkey or chicken breast for a protein boost. To make a satisfying sandwich, add a slice of cheese and some leafy greens.
Cucumber and Radish: Layer thinly sliced cucumber and radish on your buns to add crunch and freshness. A sprinkle of salt and a squeeze of lemon juice will elevate the flavors.
Hummus and Veggies: Spread a generous layer of hummus on the buns and top with sliced bell peppers, cucumbers, or carrots for a plant-based, nutrient-dense snack.
Grilled Vegetables: Serve the buns alongside grilled vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers for a hearty and colorful meal.
Soup or Salad: Pair the avocado bread buns with a bowl of soup or a fresh salad. They make a great side dish to complement your main course and add a dose of healthy fats and protein.
Do you love low-carb meals? Check out more of my easy and nutritious low-carb recipes:
Viral Low Carb 3-Ingredient Avocado Bread Buns Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 egg
- 1 cup mozarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
Second Seasoning Option:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sat
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- How do I avoid a bitter aftertaste?Everything Bagel Seasoning contains larger flakes of onion and garlic that can burn and leave a bitter aftertaste if sprinkled on top of the buns for the entire baking time.Seasoning Option 1: Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the mix. Sprinkle sesame seeds and poppy seeds over the top of the buns before they bake.Seasoning Option 2: Add the Everything Bagel Seasoning to the tops of the buns half-way through baking. Then they only bake for 10 minutes and do not burn.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.On a plate, mash the avocado with a fork until smooth. Shred the mozzarella cheese.Whisk the egg in a medium bowl and then add the mashed avocado and mozzarella cheese. If using Seasoning Option 1, then add garlic powder, onion powder and salt to the mixture. Stir with a spatula until well combined.
- Divide the mix into four equal portions and drop onto the prepared baking pan. Spread each mound into a circle or square shape about 1/4" thick. Make it slightly thicker around the edges.Seasoning Option 1: Lightly sprinkle sesame seeds and poppy seeds over the top of the buns.Bake for 20 minutes until the tops are golden brown.Seasoning Option 2: Bake the buns for 10 minutes, remove from the oven, and sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Then bake for an additional 10 minutes until the tops are golden brown.Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- AIR FRYER OPTION: Divide the mixture into 4 portions and spread on a piece of parchment paper cut to the size of the air fryer basket. Bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes. Then carefully remove the parchment paper from the basket, flip the patties over with a spatula, lower the parchment paper and buns back into the air fryer, and bake for another 4 minutes or until golden brown.
Video
I made these avocado “buns” recently and they were great! Super easy and came out just like the video shows and tasted really good. We’ve used them now for some leftover pork loin sandwiches and also as a bun for grass fed burgers! Very good with both! A keto recipe with all ingredients we like.
Hi Todd, thank you so much for sharing this review! I’ll have to try them with pork next 🙂
I made these yesterday. They are delicious! They hold together well like a sandwich bread, which surprised me. I used Trader Joe’s Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend, & Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, 1/2 cup each(1 cup total), & they cooked beautifully. Tasty as a pick me up. I am thinking of adding a little veggie to the recipe, like broccoli or cabbage, to up the vegetable ante!! 😃
Thanks, GentleTummy 🤗
Thank you so much for sharing this with me!! Yes, they are a great sandwich bread option 🙂 I think they would taste delicious with some additional veggies.
This avocado bread is by far the best bread substitute l’ve ever tried! It’s thick (about 1/4″), it’s got good texture, and it doesn’t get soggy.
It has an avocado flavor which is a bonus for me because usually l add avocado to my sandwiches/burgers and they always slide out!
They also stay fresh. We used them for tuna sandwiches (lots of mayo) and could only eat half so we stored them in an airtight container in the fridge. Ate some the next day and the bread was just as fresh tasting and no sogginess.
Hi Cheri, thank you SO much for sharing this review!! I eat them with tuna, too, and they are delish!!
Excellent. I used leftover thick guacamole to sub for the avocado (had a bunch leftover from a dinner). I used 150gm of the guac., (~1/2 cup). I added 2 tablespoons almond flour and 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast. I formed 6 rounds which were just a bit thinner, but they held up well. We had the first couple just to eat with a salad. Will definitely make again. Thanks Nicole for another great recipe.
I saw this recipe and had to try it. Leftover taco meat? Well, why NOT??? Little bit of Cilantro and some salsa….amazing!!!! Thank you for this treat! I see myself making it quite often using it so many different ways!
Hi Lisa, thank you so much for this review!! That is brilliant to enjoy it with taco meat. Thank you for sharing your genius 🙂
I had to give up bread and came across this recipe. It’s so simple to make and it taste amazing. I used it to substitute the buns on our burgers and the next day for a small chicken wrap/slider.
Hi Cynthia, I’m so glad you found a yummy alternative to bread! And that you’ve discovered how versatile these are 🙂 Thank you for the review!
Hi! Thanks for the easy, precise instructions! Made these to alternate with my Cottage Cheese bread, now life is not so boring! Lol 🤗
Love your kitchen!
You’re so welcome, Joey! I’m so grateful you love this recipe. My lunches have become much more delicious with these ‘bread’ options, too 🙂
This is my first recipe of hers and it was so good. That everything bagel seasoning made it go over the top with deliciousness. I’m definitely going to use this to make a bigger one for a pizza crust.
Hi Christopher, thank you so much for the review! I sincerely appreciate it 🙂 I haven’t tried it as a larger pizza yet. That’s a brilliant idea!
Totally surpassed my expectations. We make this on a weekly basis now.
That is fantastic! Thank you for sharing this with me 🙂
Fabulous.
Not too bad for Slimming World if you have half the total cooked = 1xA (mozarella) and 4 syns for the avocado
Thank you for the review, Claire 🙂
This was easy to make and delicious! I used the everything bagel seasoning and put it on at the 10 minute mark as suggested. My husband loved it too!
Hi Bonnie, thank you so much for the review! I’m thrilled your husband loved them, too! That’s always a win 🙂
Oh my goodness! This is sooooo good! I was not expecting to like it but had an avocado leftover and thought I would try this recipe. It seriously is so good and I will definitely be making it a lot! Thank you!
Hi Lori, thank you so much for this review!! I’m thrilled you love these as much as I do 🙂 You are very welcome.
Dear Barbara, we have some keto friends and this is he perfect bread to serve. I made a double batch of the buns yesterday and put them in the freezer for when our friends come to visit next week. I did taste them and they are delicious. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe..I so appreciate you.
I just wanted to say thank you again. I just made my second batch of avocado bread using the 3 main ingredients from your recipe, this time doing it right. I used a really good quality Parmesan cheese. They are the bomb. The texture and flavor are to die for. I used your three main ingredients and added my seasonings according to my preference. I use dried green chives, everything bagel seasoning, a good squeeze of half a lime and about a quarter cup of ground up oatmeal that I had on hand and some sesame seeds. I got six very nice sized bread rounds. The finished texture was firm enough to hold a hamburger patty and slice of tomato and lettuce. This is a great substitute for a regular hamburger bun being that it has its own flavor. My finished product looked exactly like the one in your blog, a beautiful green, my favorite color. The ones I have stored in the refrigerator I heat up in my air fryer. This will be a perfect substitute for bread that I can no longer eat due to health complications. Thank you once again for a simple and easy recipe to follow that allows me to add some of my own little preferences.
Barbara, I can not thank you enough for sharing this review!!! I’m sorry you’re experiencing health complications, but I’m thrilled you’re able to find a ‘bread’ solution 🙂 And I love your flavor variations…that’s brilliant to include some ground oats!
Just made it. DELISH!
Thank you so much for the review, Vi! I’m so glad you liked it 🙂
Are the nutrition’s for the whole recipe or each bread circle?
The Nutrition Facts are for 1 serving, which is 2 round patties or 1/2 of the total recipe 🙂
These are awesome!! A big hot at my ” morning brunch ” with friends. They were used in sooo many ways. Every loved them. Try these, no disappointments here. Ty Nicole!!
This makes me so happy!! Thank you for sharing this with me 🙂
Followed the recipe. Turned out well. Easy to make, tasted great. Definitely recommend avacado buns.
Thank you Tracey! 🙂
Delicious.
Thank you for the review, Patricia! 🙂
such a good bread alternative!
Thank you, Sarah! I just made a turkey sandwich with it for lunch today 🙂
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! I’ve never really like avocado but I decided to try this because of the health benefits. Glad I did! Making this for the 3rd time now. Thank you!
That’s amazing Riley!! Thank you so much for sharing this with me 🙂
I really like this, so easy to make and that everything bagel seasoning really brings it all together
Thank you Hannah! I love the seasoning, too 🙂
Everyone needs to try these!!! They are so good. And thank you for the tip on adding the seasonings into the mixture. Worked perfectly.
I agree with you, Trina! Everyone needs to try these 🙂
I’m so excited to share this healthy bread option with you!! It’s seriously delicious and I can’t wait for you to try it. Please let me know what you think in the comments below 🙂