Avocado Stuffed With Crab Salad

Why This Works for Intermittent Fasting

Avocado provides roughly 15g of healthy monounsaturated fat per half — the kind that signals satiety and keeps hunger at bay for hours. Crab meat adds 20g+ of clean, fast-absorbing protein per serving without a single gram of starch. This combination hits your eating window hard: high fat, high protein, zero sugar, and ready in 10 minutes with zero cooking.

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe avocados
• 200g (7 oz) lump crab meat, drained (fresh, canned, or defrosted)
• 2 tbsp full-fat mayonnaise (no sugar — check the label)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• Pinch of smoked paprika (optional, for garnish)
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Halve the avocados lengthways and remove the pits. Using a spoon, scoop out a little extra flesh from the centre of each half to create a larger bowl for the filling. Dice the scooped avocado and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix gently — you want to keep some texture in the crab, not a smooth paste.
3. Add the diced celery, chives, and reserved avocado pieces. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper. If you like heat, add a pinch of cayenne.
4. Spoon the crab mixture evenly into the four avocado halves.
5. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and extra chives if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

Fasting Compatibility

This recipe fits 16:8, OMAD, and 18:6 protocols with ease. The fat-to-protein ratio is ideal for breaking a fast without spiking insulin — your body continues fat-burning while getting the protein it needs to preserve and rebuild muscle. Works well as the first or only meal in your eating window.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making dietary changes, especially if you have an existing health condition.