Healthier Deviled Eggs

These protein-packed Healthier Deviled Eggs are a classic recipe that are much lighter in calories thanks to using Greek yogurt! Perfect for parties, Sunday brunch or even a delicious afternoon snack!  

Easy and flavorful classic deviled eggs made healthier with protein-packed Greek yogurt that are easily thrown together with just a few simple ingredients. Greek yogurt makes such a great substitute for mayonnaise in these deviled eggs as they both have a similar creamy texture, yet Greek yogurt is only a fraction of the calories found in mayo. When mixed together with other ingredients like egg yolks, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pickle relish, the filling is so delicious, you would never know they were lightened up!

Why You’ll Love These

• Lightened-up – this healthy deviled eggs recipe is made with Greek yogurt which is a great source of protein instead of mayonnaise.
• Nutritious – these deviled eggs are gluten-free, low-carb, keto and make a delicious, high-protein snack that tastes delicious.
• Great for meal prep – we love having hard-boiled eggs on hand for high protein snacks or lunches throughout the week as they will last up to 4 days in the fridge.
• Customizable – you can easily adjust the flavors of these eggs with your favorite mix-ins or toppings. I like to garnish with smoked paprika and some fresh chives.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• eggs – you’ll need 6 large eggs and I recommend my fool-proof method of making them right in the Instant Pot. You can also hard boil them on the stove top (see below for those instructions).
• greek yogurt – I used plain whole milk Greek yogurt in place of mayo, but feel free to use regular mayonnaise or even sour cream if you prefer, however this will effect the calorie amount.
• dijon mustard – adds some tanginess and that classic deviled egg flavor, but you could also use stone ground mustard, yellow mustard or even a 1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard.
• Worcestershire sauce – I love the boost of flavor this gives. You could also use hot sauce or cayenne pepper for some heat.
• relish – my Grandma ALWAYS added relish to her deviled eggs so this was a must in mine and adds a nice zip of flavor! You could also use chopped pickles in place of the relish.
• spices – combination of salt, pepper and smoked paprika for garnish.
• chives – this is an optional garnish, but makes an attractive presentation. You could also garnish with green onions, parsley, fresh dill or even some bacon.

How to Easily Hard Boil Eggs

I love how quick and easy deviled eggs are to make, it just depends what method you choose to hard boil them. I have a super simple method of hard boiling eggs right in the Instant Pot that you can check out here which makes them super easy to peel. I personally find the Instant Pot to be the easiest method to make the perfect hard boiled egg, but here are the instructions on how to hard boil eggs right on your stove top.

1. Boil the eggs.  In a large saucepan, place the eggs and cover them with an inch of cold water (about 2 cups). Bring the water to a boil and continue to boil for about 30 seconds. Then shut the heat off, cover the eggs and let them sit (covered) for about 12 minutes.
2. Make an ice bath.  While the eggs are sitting, create an ice bath by filling a large bowl with water and ice. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and let them cool completely, about 10 minutes. This step is important so don’t skip!
3. Peel the eggs.  Gently tap the cooked eggs all over to crack and remove the shells. You now have hard boiled eggs for your recipe!

How to Make Healthy Deviled Eggs

Once you have peeled your hard boiled eggs, it’s time to make the filling! Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks, placing them in a small bowl. Next add Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, relish, salt and pepper and mix really well using a whisk or hand mixer until all combined. Taste the filling and season with additional salt and pepper, as needed.

Now you can either just spoon the filling into the center of the egg whites, or you can transfer the deviled egg filling to a pastry bag with a fitted tip (or use a small plastic bag with the corner snipped) and pipe the filling onto the center of each egg white half. Garnish the egg halves with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and some fresh chives!

Tips for the Best Deviled Eggs

• Use slightly older eggs – fresh eggs tend to be harder to peel so I suggest using eggs that are about a week old.
• Don’t skip the ice bath – this helps stop the cooking process and makes peeling so much easier.
• Mash thoroughly – for an ultra-creamy filling, mash yolks very well using a potato masher or you can use a food processor or hand mixer.
• Taste and adjust – feel free to add in more mustard, salt or acidity like apple cider vinegar or even a little lime juice to suit your preference.
• Pipe for presentation – use a piping bag (or zip-top bag with the corner cut) for a prettier look for the perfect healthy appetizer.

Prepping and Storing

The great thing about this healthy deviled egg recipe is you can easily make them in advance which is great for parties or if you’re planning to serve them as an appetizer for Easter! 

• To Make Ahead – If making ahead, mix together the egg yolk mixture and store that separately from the egg white halves, keeping each in sealed, airtight containers in the fridge. You can do this up to 2 to 3 days ahead of time. When ready to serve, simply spoon or pipe the yolk filling onto the eggs and garnish as desired. 
• To Store – Leftover deviled eggs will last about 3 to 4 days in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge.

More Healthy Egg Recipes

• Healthy Egg Salad
• Tuna Avocado Egg Salad
• Cheesy Salsa Egg Muffins
• Egg White Avocado Salad
• Sausage and Veggie Egg Casserole
• Baked Egg and Roasted Veggie Casserole

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