The Power Combo That Should Replace Your Sad Desk Salad

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The Power Combo That Should Replace Your Sad Desk Salad

AVO’s Protein Cup is balanced, buildable, and worth it at any time of the day.

Written By: Nora Team

17 July 2025

The office salad is broken! Wilted greens, missing protein, and zero staying power. AVO’s Protein Cup fixes that with a warm base of quinoa and sweet potato, avocado mash, pumpkin seeds, a soft-boiled egg, and chipotle dressing. Every macro is accounted for. Nothing is wasted. This is the definition of weekday smart eating: optimized for satiety, digestion, and energy.

Protein Cup @ AVO

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Where

Avo Sunset Park

254 36th st

Avo Nomad

245 5th Ave

Avo Midtown East

120 W 56th St

Avo Lexington Ave

601 Lexington Ave

Why it works:

Benefits

🥑 Healthy fats, 🍠 Rich in fiber, 🍳 Complete protein, 🌱 Antioxidant properties, 💪 Muscle building, 🧠 Brain health, ❤️ Heart health, 🌾 Gluten-free

Ingredients

egg, quinoa, homemade avocado mash, pumpkin seeds, roasted sweet potatoes

Macronutrients

PROTEINS

CARBO

FATS

Great as a portable lunch or after a morning workout. Combines complex carbs, complete protein, and monounsaturated fats to stabilize glucose and support muscle retention.

Quinoa is a rare plant source of all nine essential amino acids. Sweet potatoes provide fiber and vitamin A. Avocado delivers potassium and heart-healthy fats. Pumpkin seeds add zinc and magnesium, while egg rounds it out as a complete protein. Chipotle dressing adds a metabolic edge.

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Why This Works Better Than Your Average Bowl

Quinoa + egg = complete amino profile for muscle maintenance and energy
Pumpkin seeds are high in tryptophan, which supports serotonin production and cognitive function
Avocado mash slows digestion and improves fat-soluble nutrient absorption.

Mini FAQs

What dressing is healthiest?

Lots of dressings can be healthy, it all depends how these are made. Chipotle dressings with real peppers (like AVO’s) can support metabolism when portioned appropriately.

Is quinoa better than brown rice?

Depends what you're looking for, what we know is that Quinoa has more protein and a complete amino acid profile.

What makes avocado a “global” ingredient?

Its creamy texture and neutral flavor let it blend into spicy, sweet, or savory dishes offering healthy fats and fiber in everything from sushi to smoothies.

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Harvest Bowl

avocado, kale, quinoa, almonds, apples, vinaigrette, roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese

Portobello Road Bowl

avocado, kale, hummus, chipotle mayo, cashew parmesan, brown rice, Portobello Mushrooms

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These are general wellness recommendations and do not constitute medical advice. For personalized guidance, please consult a licensed healthcare provider.