Looking for a healthy, Whole 30 meal? This Zucchini Noodle Breakfast Bowl features zucchini noodles covered in an avocado cream sauce and topped with roasted sweet potatoes and a fried egg. Grain free, dairy free, sugar free, and absolutely delicious!
I'm so, so excited to share this zucchini noodle breakfast bowl recipe with you! It's quick, easy and whole30 compliant, meaning it's gluten free, dairy free and sugar free but still SO delicious I promise. Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods, and I love pairing them with avocado and eggs. Certainly plain avocados are delicious, but this garlic avocado cream sauce is even better!
When I first bought my spiralizer, I remember thinking that I wasn't quite sure what to make. Part of me felt like the possibilities were endless, while the other part of me felt limited. Luckily I got over that pretty quickly and decided to start with the easiest vegetable: zucchini.
WHY I LOVE THIS ZUCCHINI NOODLE BREAKFAST BOWL
- This bowl is perfect for is/when you're doing a round of whole30. I've only done one full whole30 in my life, but I felt amazing afterward. It's breakfasts like this one that helped get me through and add variety to those 30 days.
- It includes veggies, carbs, protein, and healthy fats all in one.
- Savory breakfast lovers will be a fan of this bowl because it's something different and super flavorful.
The base of the recipe is pretty simple, but the key is the garlic avocado sauce. Originally I to use my favorite kale pesto, but ultimately decided against it and I'm glad I did.
WHOLE30 BREAKFAST INGREDIENTS
- zucchini
- avocado
- garlic
- sweet potato
- eggs
- green onion
HOW TO MAKE THIS WHOLE30 BREAKFAST BOWL
Start by cooking the sweet potato, and while that's happening, run the zucchini through your spiralizer, using blade C.
Set the zucchini aside, then make the avocado garlic sauce. Making the sauce couldn't be simpler! Just add the sauce ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Note: as far as the garlic goes, I recommend starting with 1 garlic clove then taste the sauce and see if you think it needs a second garlic clove or not.
I know this recipe is called a zucchini noodle breakfast bowl, however, it can clearly be eaten for any meal of the day. Or, if it's dinnertime, try a different zucchini noodle bowl. Eat up!
OTHER WHOLE30 RECIPES
- best italian chicken meatballs
- beef ragu with sweet potato noodles
- roasted carrots with tarragon pesto
Whole30 Zucchini Noodle Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 small zucchini or 1 large zucchini
- ½ avocado
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1-2 garlic cloves*
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 tablespoon green onion for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove skin and chop sweet potatoes into bite size pieces; heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat and cook potatoes, stirring occasionally.
- Chop ends off of zucchini and send them through the spiralizer; once potatoes are cooked, set them aside then add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook until they're warmed, 2-3 minutes. You don't want to cook them too long or else they'll get mushy, so keep an eye on them.
- To make the avocado cream, place avocado, garlic, 2 tablespoon olive oil, and water into a blender or food processor and pulse. You may need to add a bit more olive oil to get everything going.
- Pour avocado cream overtop zucchini noodles and stir; place cooked potatoes on top of zucchini noodles.
- Lastly, cook two eggs (I used to same skillet the sweet potatoes were cooked in) until done and place them on top.
- Garnish with onion, salt and pepper and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
bre says
Is it possible to prep this meal? Ive never eaten Zucchini or anything like that so I am not sure how everything holds up. thanks.
Erin says
Hi! You can make the zucchini noodles ahead of time, but I wouldn't add the sauce until you're ready to actually eat them.
JoAnn says
Thanks so much for the spiralizer recommendation. I just ordered one from WalMart and can't wait to use it. I'm Diabetic so I've been "doing" lactose-free gluten-free meals for a few weeks now. I'm not ready for the full Whole30 treatment yet, but with "fun food" to look forward to I'm confident it won't take me long to "get with the program".
Valerie says
Not a fan of the zucchini, but the eggs and sweet potato..oh, and the avocado sauce sound amazing!
Suggestions for a zuch substitute?
Erin says
You could try using spiralized butternut squash?! You can spiralize it yourself, though I might just spend the few extra bucks and buy pre-spiralized butternut squash noodles because spiralizing a butternut squash can be a bit of a pain. Let me know if you try it!
judy says
Can i cook Zucchini noodles together with potatoes? Do not eat row zucchini
thanks
Erin says
Hi! You can add the zucchini noodles in last minute, but if you cook zucchini noodles for more than a few minutes they tend to get a bit soggy, so just be careful not to overcook them.
Donovan says
If you salt the zucchini and let it sit for 20 minutes or so, then rinse off the salt, it helps with the sogginess thing.
Jo says
By any chance, is it possible to post recipes with nutritional information? I will live to incorporate these recipes into my diet!!!
Wen says
If you punch all of the ingredients into myfitnesspal.com it comes out to about 538 calories total. That's with one egg, one sweet potato, a quarter of an avocado, 2 tbsp of EVOO, and one zucchini. I'm leaving out the onion and garlic as they're negligible calorie wise. If you're not going to the gym that day, I'd recommend a light lunch if you're having this for breakfast.
Malea says
Does anyone know if this keeps very well in the fridge or freezer for meal-prep? Busy busy busy, always looking for great meal-prep food!
Mary says
I just started the Whole 30 plan yesterday. I'm loving everything except the fact I feel like eggs will be at every breakfast. I don't eat beef or sausage so I feel very limited, any suggestions? I usually have oatmeal or yogurt so I'm at a loss.
Cathy Kukors says
Avocado is a great source of protein and quite versatile. There are also compliant bacon and sausage available but they can be a bit expensive.
Jenny says
I am on day 27 of my second Whole 30. I feel great! I'm sleeping better, I have more energy, my skin and hair feel smooth and hydrated. The first two weeks or so aren't so much fun, but then it gets much easier and you really start seeing the benefits. I would recommend it!
Margaret @ Simple Fit Foodie says
This is my kind of bowl!!! So many delicious things in one meal 🙂 Sweet potato and eggs with something green of course are one of my go-to meals. AND i just got a spiralizer for Christmas so cant wait to try this!!
Rob lowell says
Hello, I'm curious, do you cook the zucchini noodles?
Erin says
Nope! Full recipe instructions above 🙂
Jessica says
I've been looking for a good spiralizer...any suggestions. I don't like the hand-held ones.
Thanks!
Erin says
I just use the 5 blade spiralizer from Amazon--one of the white ones that sits on your countertop (I don't like the hand held ones either!)
SandyIntheBlackHills says
I believe I will sauté the "noodles" a bit, too
marlene says
excellent recipe . will try tomorrow
Monique @ Bupees to Bubby says
RM loves eating veggies for breakfast (his staple is eggs, bacon & alltheveggies) so this would be a great thing to try! I'd like it more for dinner 🙂
Erin says
Make it for breakfast for him and save it for dinner for you 🙂
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
Love the avocado cream sauce! I try and do a spiralized dish each week and I think this will have to go on the plan for next week! 🙂
Erin says
Yessssss do it!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
I still don't have a spiralizer, so I have yet to get on the zoodle bandwagon - but Erin, that avocado sauce sounds amazing! That and the sweet potatoes would make me one happy, finger-licking, camper!
Erin says
Once you get on the spiralizer train you won't be able to get off!
Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says
I love zucchini noodles! I love zucchini in general, but it's just more fun when it's swirly. Now you're making me really wish I'd had a savory breakfast today instead of a smoothie!
Erin says
Zucchini noodles are MUCH more fun than regular zucchini 😀