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Tuna Stuffed Avocados (Easy, Whole30)

08/13/2018 by fitasamamabear

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Stay full longer with these tuna stuffed avocados! A flavorful combination of tuna, and avocado make the perfect high-protein snack, easy lunch, or even tasty appetizer!

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They’re carb-friendly and whole30 approved which makes them a great way to kick your goals into high gear.

Pin image with text: Sliced avocados stuffed with tuna salad around a glass bowl of tuna salad this …

Not everyone enjoys being in the kitchen (I never used to either!).

Which is why as a Certified Nutrition Coach I strive to provide meals or snacks that are as easy, and time-friendly as possible. And it doesn’t get any easier than a no-bake recipe!

Plus, they’re an ideal meal prep recipe to have on hand for summer lunches.

Not only does a tuna stuffed avocado work for every major diet, but they’re an easy way to boost your protein intake without pumping yourself full of endless chicken breast.

They have all the classic flavor of tuna salad with a bit more dose of healthy fats.

Ingredients You Need

The perk of a stuffed avocado is that it requires minimal kitchen time and minimal ingredients. In fact, you most likely already have everything you need if you have a well-stocked gluten-free pantry!

Tuna: opt for a high-quality tuna and opt for water-packed to save on calories. Wild planet albacore tuna is normally a great choice.

Healthy Mayo: if you’re not up for making your own, double-check the brand you’re using is keto, paleo, and whole30 approved. My personal favorite is Primal Kitchen Mayo as it’s made with avocado oil and one of the only ones on the whole30 approved list! We personally stock up on ours from Costco (learn about more awesome, healthy Costco finds!)

Seasonings: they’re pretty simple in this recipe. All you need is garlic powder and sea salt. However, if you like a kick of fire in your mouth, adding a dash of cayenne never hurts!

Pickles: if you’re very strict keto you’ll want to avoid these. They can be replaced with celery or bell peppers. However, they definitely add a nice, salty-sour boost to the tuns and avocados!

How To Make A Tuna Stuffed Avocado

Making this stuffed avocado recipe is easy peasy!

  1. Slice the avocados in half and pit them using an avocado tool.
  2. Mix together all other ingredients.
  3. Portion out the tuna salad mixture into the avocado halves and pop them in the fridge!
Cucumbers and pickles on a wooden cutting board being chopped
Dice all the veggies.
Stuffed Avdocado prep 2 copy
Add the seasoning to the mixing bowl of tuna.
Stuffed Avdocado prep 3 copy
Mix until coated.
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Pit and halve the avocados.
Stuffed Avdocado prep 5-1 copy
Stuff the avocados and enjoy!

Important Teaching Tips

Make sure to buy quality tuna as it will affect the taste of the stuffed avocado.

You can easily make your own mayonnaise but if not, double-check that the one you’re using is whole30 approved.

If you’re making these tuna stuffed avocados as an appetizer, rub the sliced avocados with some lemon juice before stuffing! This will ensure they stay green and fresh-looking longer.

The recipe nutrition will vary slightly depending on the size of the avocados that you purchase.

If you’re making this recipe in bulk, definitely use the avocado tool! It’s not necessary but it’s actually one of my most used kitchen tools.

Tuna stuffed avocado tastes best when chilled. Either chill the tuna before making them or pop the finished product into the fridge for a while.

A glass bowl of tuna salad with pickles and multiple avocados stuffed with the salad around it

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuna Stuffed Avocados

Is it healthy to put mayo in tuna?

Classic tuna salad recipes use an abundance of mayonnaise loaded with unhealthy oils, fats and calories. Mayo is healthy in a tuna salad when it is a paleo or whole30-approved recipe or brand. When using mayo in tuna make sure to keep the amount minimal and not go overboard.

Is tuna good to lose weight?

Tuna can be part of a healthy weight loss diet. It’s high in protein and lower in carbohydrates which means it’s also approved by many diets. Like anything though, make sure to rotate your protein choices to achieve the best (and healthiest) results.

Sliced avocados stuffed with tuna salad around a glass bowl of tuna salad

Stuffed Avocados (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Whole30)

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Tuna stuffed avocados make a carb-friendly, high-protein snack! With minimal ingredients, this tuna avocado combo is promised to keep you fueled!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 464 kcal

Equipment

  • Avocado pitter

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans tuna water drained
  • 3 inches cucumber diced
  • 4 baby dill pickles diced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise keto & whole30 approved
  • 5 avocados

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl fluff and break apart the tuna.
  • Prep the cucumber and pickles. Add them to the tuna.
  • Add in the seasonings and mayonnaise.
  • Mix until everything is combined. Chill in the fridge one hour.
  • Prep your avocados by cutting them in half and removing the pit. If you need to, make the hole where the pit was a bit bigger (just add the extra avocado to the tuna mixture!).
  • Portion the tuna mixture into the avocado halves. Place the stuffed avocados into the fridge until ready to eat.

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Notes

  • Make sure to buy quality tuna as it will affect the taste of the stuffed avocado.
  • You can easily make your own mayonnaise but if not, double-check that the one you’re using is whole30 approved.
  • If you’re making a tuna stuffed avocado as an appetizer, rub the sliced avocados with some lemon juice before stuffing! This will ensure they stay green and fresh looking longer.
  • The recipe nutrition is slightly skewed: one serving is a full avocado, and one full avocado contains 11.6g total carbs, 2.5g net carbs. Thus, a serving of the tuna avocados should be around 6-8g carbs.
  • If you’re making this recipe in bulk, definitely use the avocado tool!
  • The tuna stuffed avocados taste best when chilled. Either chill the tuna before making them or pop the finished product into the fridge for a while.
Disclaimer:

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 18gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 825mgPotassium: 1152mgFiber: 14gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 436IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
Keyword avocados, keto lunch, stuffed avocados, tuna
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Tuna stuffed avocado make a delicious snack (or mini-meal!) and work for so many diets (paleo, keto, low carb etc).

They’re simple to make in the sense that they have few ingredients and they’re full of healthy fats, packed with protein, and lots of amazing nutrients courtesy of the avocados.

Whip them up for friends or mow down on them with your kids!

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Comments

  1. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica

    August 14, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    Terrific combination!
    I love pickles too -- and this is my favourite way to make tuna 'salad'. Will pin and keep in mind for a yummy snack, light lunch or appetizer idea.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      August 14, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Pickles make everything more awesome! Plus, avocados, right?!

      Reply
  2. Daniela

    August 14, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    Two of my favorite foods in the world! Tuna and Avocado! Yessss 🙂

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      August 14, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Such a tasty combo! And it's all protein and fat so win lol

      Reply
  3. Raia Todd

    August 14, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    These sound so easy! Perfect for a light lunch. I can't wait to try them. 🙂

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      August 14, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      I love them! So simple to make too

      Reply
  4. Vanessa Pruitt

    August 14, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    I really need to try these! I love tuna salad and I used to be fully keto. I'm not on keto anymore but I still like a lot of the keto friendly recipes because they are so healthy.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      August 14, 2018 at 7:34 pm

      I'm actually not a keto person to be honest. I just like eating protein and fat so sometimes it ends up keto friendly lol

      Reply
  5. linda spiker

    August 14, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    A fabulous keto salad! Love it for summer too:)

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      August 14, 2018 at 11:50 pm

      Nice and light!

      Reply
  6. Jessica Levinson

    August 15, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    Love how easy these are to make! Perfect for a busy day lunch!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      August 16, 2018 at 12:16 am

      Yes! They're so yummy the next day!

      Reply
  7. Farrah

    October 19, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    I need to go restock on tuna! I love any excuse to have more avocado! 😛

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      October 19, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      Haha right?! You literally cannot go wrong with avocado and anything!

      Reply
  8. Vladka

    December 21, 2021 at 9:42 am

    5 stars
    Dill pickles are the ingredients that are missing in my stuffed avocado with tuna recipe. It is one of my favorite quick dinner recipes that everybody loves. Next time I add them there!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 27, 2021 at 12:51 am

      Yes! They give it such a fun little bite! Only way my 6yo will eat it haha

      Reply
  9. Stacey Crawford

    December 22, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    I love how easy this recipe is & the pickles are such a great addition!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 27, 2021 at 12:51 am

      Easy recipes are a life staple currently lol

      Reply
  10. Megan Stevens

    December 25, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    We love tuna with dill pickles, so yum! The creamy tuna in avocado is so good! Thanks for this healthy lunch or light dinner recipe. (I actually love it for dinner when my body seems to do best with fewer carbs.)

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      December 27, 2021 at 12:53 am

      It makes such a light option when you're not feeling like a big THING. We use it for summertime dinners 🙂

      Reply
  11. Donny

    January 03, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    I never thought to put cucumbers in tuna salad. Love that idea, especially with the avocado.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      January 06, 2022 at 7:20 pm

      Cucumbers or pickles my kiddos love so I always throw them in! It's a nice switch up!

      Reply

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