Low Carb Avocado BLT (BLAT)
You see that right there? That is one of my favorite meals. Bet you can’t guess which ingredient……
Bacon?
Nope.
I know, right? Who doesn’t stick bacon at the top of their list??? Well…me.
Avocado is my favorite. I loooooooooooooove it. I want it on my salads, on my burgers, with chicken, with a nice drippy egg yolk…..yummm.
I’ve been trying really hard to get back to low carb living and eating clean. My guts, arthritis, and mental health all thank me for it. If there is anyone out there that doesn’t really think food is the best prescription, they haven’t met me in real life. I know doing away with bad carbs and sugar is the best thing for me. My skin clears up, my intestines don’t hurt, it’s easier to battle the PCOS and lose weight, I sleep better, my back doesn’t hurt as much, and my arthritis doesn’t flare as much (which means I can exercise.) Somehow I got stuck eating garbage. I know, I put it in my mouth. But, after the death of my father earlier this year and getting sick, things just went downhill in the eating and pain control department. So, now I am trying to stand up and dust myself off.
I try to limit my low carb wraps. Too many of them and it has me craving bread. Not good. Bread gives me terrible stomach aches. I haven’t really jumped on the Oopsie Roll bandwagon, so lettuce it is.
What I love about this is that its super simple. Full of protein and good fats to keep you full and low carbs to keep you clean.
This is a simple go-to that I make frequently when hubs is out-of-town for work. I make it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I always fry up a little extra bacon in case I want another later in the week! YUM!
Sometimes I get lazy and this happens – Lazy BLT
But I don’t put avocado in my salad. Not sure why. I feel like I am wasting it. Like it should be on something greater. Plus, I can’t seem to dice it up small enough without making it mushy. #fail.
I sure love my BLAT. Thanks bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato for those not on the up-and-up 😉
Prep is easy. Couple pieces of bacon, cut in half. Slices of tomato, slices of avocado, and some romaine lettuce leaves. Dressing is optional. I don’t use any on these, but I am sure a little blue cheese would be tasty. I prefer the natural taste of the avocado, so I don’t mask it.
Low Carb Avocado BLT
Ingredients
- Tomato few slices
- Avocado few slices
- 3- 4 Romaine lettuce leaves wash and dried
- 2-3 pieces of bacon cut in half
Instructions
- Fry and prepare your bacon. I cut mine in half prior to cooking.
- While the bacon is cooking wash and dry your lettuce leaves.
- Slice the tomato and add small slices to the lettuce.
- Slice your avocado and add thin slices to your lettuce.
- Once the bacon is done, remove from pan and pat dry with a paper towel to absorb excess grease.
- Add your slices to your lettuce.
- Fold in half, wrap it, or just pick it up and eat.
I just discovered that I like avocados about a year ago and now I can’t seem to get enough! nOM!!
I agree. Nom nom!
The BLT looks delicious! Who needs the bread! Not me!!
The BLT looks really good. I am a big fan of bacon. I would leave the avocado off since I am allergic to it.
Love that you named it a BLAT 🙂 Low card is a great decision
I laughed about BLAT for a while. I was worried it would sound gross. hahah
So simple and so filling, those are the best kind of meals.
I’m a bacon at the top of my list sort of gal. I’ve never tried avocado, the texture seems iffy to me, but people swear by it!
This looks like it would be a great and refreshing meal. I can not wait to try it.
My son loves BLTs and avocado. This is a great alternative to help cut down on the carbs. Thanks!
Mmm! I have such a love of avocados! Though I don’t eat low carb, this still looks absolutely delicious!
What a clever idea to do a BLT as a lettuce wrap! I should make these for my lunch.
This looks delicious! It is low carb and gluten free. Right up my alley.
I’m going to get ready to go no carb again….this will come in handy! 🙂
I have been wanting to, but I am sticking to a fairly low carb and low sugar / sugar free type plan that is low glycemic. I am doing ok and don’t feel too bogged down and gross. I did Atkins/Keto for a while and got to a point where it was easy to see what carbs were making me sick and which ones and what the amount would be that didn’t make me sick. I just feel better and it helps with my medical problems.
That salad looks very yummy. I love avocado and bacon.
I love BLTs and I love avocado. I would have never thought to make a Bacon Lettuce Avocado and Tomato, though!
I just tried lettuce for the first time yesterday! No joke, and I actually liked it so this looks like something I could try! I’m crazy I know!
This is EXACTLY how I eat mine! I love skipping the bread
I need to try this for lunch tomorrow. I like that it’s low carb but also sounds tasty.
It’s amazing what a difference healthy foods make to our bodies! These look amazing! Avocado makes everything taste better and it’s so good for you.
that looks really good. my 2 favorite on there would be the lettuce and bacon.
I like that you tout the benefits of healthy eating here. I see a big difference too when I’m eating sugary or high carb meals as compared to when I don’t!
There are so many ailments associated with the foods we eat. Now, if I could just work on my weight I would be all set!
This would be a great lunch! I’ll have to try it!