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Some of the best meals come from those “what’s in the fridge?” moments—and this one is too good not to repeat.

I first came across the idea in The Glucose Goddess Method (affiliate link), where it’s called “The Avocado Accident.” A simple mix of avocado, hummus, tuna, lemon, and seeds—fresh, nourishing, and surprisingly satisfying.

I’ve made a few small tweaks to lighten it up—using water-packed tuna and going easy on the olive oil—while keeping all the flavor.

It’s perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or anytime you want something healthy and filling without turning on the stove.

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Easy Healthy Tuna Hummus Avocado Bowl

Calories and WW Points

According to my calculations, each serving has 265 calories and 6 WW Points.

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Recipe Ingredients

  • Avocado, cubed or sliced – creamy and satisfying
  • Fresh lemon juice – brightens flavor and helps prevent browning
  • Hummus – use your favorite variety; adds creaminess and protein
  • Canned tuna in water, drained – a lighter, WW-friendly option
  • Seeds or nuts – pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or chopped nuts for crunch
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (optional) – a light drizzle if you like
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Tuna, Avocado and Hummus Bowl, Step by Step

Step 1: Assemble and prep your ingredients.

Ingredients including canned tuna, lemon avocado and hummus.
Tuna, Hummus, Avocado, Lemon, Nuts & Seeds, Olive OIl

Step 2: In a small bowl (affiliate link), toss the avocado slices with lemon juice to help prevent browning.

Step 3: Spread the hummus onto a plate or bowl to form a base.

Spreading hummus in small plate.
Making Tuna Hummus Avocado Bowls

Step 4: Arrange the avocado slices on top of the hummus.

Tuna, Avocado and Hummus Plate
Topping Tuna, Hummus Avocado Bowls

Step 5: Top with chunks/pieces of the drained tuna and sprinkle with seeds or chopped nuts.

Tuna, Avocado and Hummus Plate topped with pumpkin seeds (pepitas).
Tuna, Hummus, Avocado Bowls Ready to Enjoy

Step 5: Drizzle with olive oil (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Substitutions & Variations

This is one of those flexible, use-what-you-have meals:

  • No avocado? Try sliced cucumber or a handful of greens
  • No hummus? Mashed white beans or Greek yogurt work well
  • Swap tuna for canned salmon, cooked chicken, or hard-boiled eggs
  • Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, or a little feta for extra flavor

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy as-is, or turn it into a more filling meal by serving over greens, scooping into a wrap, or pairing with crackers or toast.

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5 from 1 vote

Tuna, Avocado and Humus Bowl Recipe

A happy accident from the Glucose Goddess, This easy, healthy tuna and hummus plate is an easy healthy no-cook favorite at our house.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
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Ingredients 

  • 1/4 medium avocado, pitted and cut into slices or cubes
  • 1/4 lemon juiced
  • 3 tablespoons hummus
  • 1/2 can (5 ounces) water packed tuna, drained
  • 1 tablespoon seeds or nuts, (such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds, etc.)
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl (affiliate link), toss the avocado slices with lemon juice to help prevent browning.
  • Spread the hummus onto a plate or bowl to form a base.
  • Arrange the avocado slices on top of the hummus.
  • Top with the drained tuna and sprinkle with seeds or chopped nuts.
  • Drizzle with olive oil (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Serving size: 1 tuna, avocado and hummus bowl (entire recipe)
WW Points: 6
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7 Points Plus (Old WW Plan)

Substitutions & Variations

This is one of those flexible, use-what-you-have meals:
  • No avocado? Try sliced cucumber or a handful of greens
  • No hummus? Mashed white beans or Greek yogurt work well
  • Swap tuna for canned salmon, cooked chicken, or hard-boiled eggs
  • Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, or a little feta for extra flavor

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 265kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 350mg, Potassium: 572mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 136IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 42mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
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Recipe source: adapted from The Glucose Goddess Method (affiliate link)

More WW-Friendly Tuna or Hummus Recipes

If you like this Tuna, Avocado and Hummus Bowl, you might also like

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  • Herbed Tuna Stuffed Peppers – Colorful bell peppers are filled with a savory mix of tuna, herbs, and light mayo for a simple, satisfying low-carb meal
  • This Healthy Crunchy Tuna Salad for Two adds crunch with thinly sliced cabbage, swaps mayo for Greek yogurt, and is perfect for scooping onto greens or stuffing into a sandwich.
  • A fast and flavorful twist on traditional ceviche this 2-Ingredient Canned Tuna Ceviche uses just canned tuna and jarred salsa for a zesty, protein-rich dish you can whip up in minutes.
  • Veggie Hummus Pita Sandwich – Creamy hummus, fresh crunchy veggies, and a soft whole wheat pita make this plant-based sandwich a quick, nourishing lunch that’s full of flavor and fiber.

About Martha McKinnon

Weight Watchers Lifetime Member, Yoga Practitioner and Blogger who loves to share her passion for trying to create a happy, healthy, balanced life in what often feels like an overwhelming out of control world.

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  1. 5 stars
    This is so easy, tasty, healthy & satisfying. Perfect when I want a super simple meal that can be assembled in minutes. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. I especially love it with sun-dried tomato or roasted red pepper hummus. ~Martha