Breastfeeding Friendly Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Cool, crisp, and loaded with creamy avocado, these little cucumber cups are the kind of snack that feels indulgent without any of the guilt. Each round gets hollowed into a tidy vessel and filled with a chunky, lime-bright guacamole-style mixture that comes together in minutes with nothing but fresh, whole ingredients. Avocados are a fantastic source of healthy fats, which are especially important when you're nursing and your body is working overtime to produce milk. The lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and red onion layer in real flavor so you never feel like you're eating "diet food" — this is genuinely delicious. Red onion and jalapeño are easy to adjust or skip entirely if you're watching how certain foods affect your little one. There's no cooking involved, no processed ingredients to second-guess, and cleanup is practically nonexistent. Serve them straight from the platter at lunch, as an afternoon snack, or alongside a bigger meal when you need something fresh and fast.
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4 servings
For the cups
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the filling
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 3/4-inch thick. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop a shallow well into the center of each round, leaving the bottom intact to form a cup. Arrange the rounds on a serving platter.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small mixing bowl. Add the lime juice, red onion, cilantro, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mash and stir with a fork until the mixture is chunky but cohesive, with no large unbroken pieces of avocado remaining.
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