Savory Hemp and Nooch Avocado Boats
Creamy avocado halves loaded with a savory, crunchy blend of hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, and nutritional yeast. A quick, satisfying snack packed with healthy fats and umami flavor.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthWell-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Keep the pit in the unused avocado half, wrap tightly in beeswax wrap or place face-down in a sealed container, and store in the fridge to minimize oxidation.
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Instructions
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Next: Keep the avocado half in its skin
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Keep the avocado half in its skin
Keep the avocado half in its skin. Using a butter knife, gently score the green flesh into a grid pattern so the toppings can sink in.
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Squeeze the lemon or lime wedge over…
Squeeze the lemon or lime wedge over the avocado to add a bright pop of flavor and prevent browning.
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Mix the hemp hearts
In a small ramekin or directly on top of the avocado, mix the hemp hearts, nutritional yeast, pumpkin seeds, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Spoon the savory topping generously over the…
Spoon the savory topping generously over the avocado, pressing gently with the back of a spoon so it sticks to the flesh.
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Enjoy immediately with a spoon
Enjoy immediately with a spoon, scooping a bit of the crunchy, cheesy-tasting topping with every bite of creamy avocado.
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