Experts Say An Avocado A Day Is Linked To Better Health—These Recipes Make It Extra Easy To Get Yours In
Experts say an avocado a day keeps the doctor away, after all.
Avocados truly are THE super fruit. And yes, I said fruit. Botanically, avocados are classified as berries, and when you really sit and consider their multitude of uses—including in smoothies, pastries, and desserts—this begins to make a lot more sense. Avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fatty acids (read: healthy fats) that can lower risk of heart disease; vitamins C, E, and K, which are necessary for the body’s regulation of bone, skin, brain, and vision health; fiber, which helps regulate digestive health; and other vitamins and acids that may be linked to reduction of everything from cancer to heart disease, and depression. Plus, they just taste great!
Because of all the fatty acids and creamy texture, avocados are the perfect substitute for mayonnaise in any dish, though I particularly enjoy the swap in both egg and tuna salad, and in deviled eggs. But substitutions can only go so far. To place avocados on your go-to meals pedestal, try our avocado toast, summer roll bowls, or crab-stuffed avocados. Or bring even more green to the plate with our chicken-avocado Caprese salad or roasted chickpea & avocado salad.
Turning a humble avocado into a decadent dessert, it turns out, is incredibly simple. Don’t believe me? Give our keto chocolate truffles or keto chocolate mousse a try, and experience the joy of a flavorful and guilt-free sweet treat.
There are never-ending ways to enjoy avocados—use these ideas as springboards to create your new favorite recipes, and let us know what you're doing with them in the comments below.
Avocado Toast
This classic hearty, delicious breakfast combo of creamy avocado and crisp-chewy toasted sourdough bread with whatever toppings your heart desires is the easiest way to make breakfast your favorite meal of the day. At its simplest, it has to have lemon juice, plenty of flaky sea salt, and some sort of red pepper flake.
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Keto Chocolate Truffles
Dessert truffles are not only a chocolate lover's dream, but they're also completely customizable and so easy to make. This keto version of our chocolate truffles is made possible thanks to creamy avocado.
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Bacon Guac Bombs
Bacon + guacamole = our ideal combo always. Put them in bite-sized form like these in these snack bombs, and we truly can't get enough. Homemade guacamole is rolled into pieces of bacon in these keto-friendly apps that are just as perfect for snacking on throughout the day as they are at your next party.
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Guacamole
Whether you serve it as a simple dip, load it on top of your tacos, or smear it on a bun as a burger topping, we can all agree—it’s not a party without Mexico’s most famous dip. For this recipe I prefer to keep it simple to really let the star of the show—avocados—shine.
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Avocado Soup
File this one under: Why haven't we thought of this before? It's time to start making Avocado Soup a regular in your healthy soup regimen. Somewhere between the cool freshness of gazpacho and the savory richness of guacamole, Avocado Soup is equally great chilled or served at room temperature.
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Roasted Chickpea & Avocado Salad
We love a hearty, studded salad with a good dressing, and this one is just that. This one is full of roasted chickpeas, creamy avocado, and light tahini ranch dressing. This meal-in-a-bowl is perfect for weeknights or date nights.
Keto Chocolate Mousse
This keto mousse gets its rich, creamy texture from avocados. If you're a little wary of using them in desserts, we promise its amazing. In this case, the mild flavor of avocado gets masked instantly by the cocoa powder and the creamy texture works wonders.
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Sinh Tố Bơ
In Vietnam, sinh tố bơ is a go-to hot weather treat. This delicious, velvety, pale-green milkshake will have you cooled down in no time. Condensed milk is used to heighten the naturally sweet and nutty flavors of ripe avocado.
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Crab Stuffed Avocados
If you thought mini crab cakes would make your brunch feel fancy, wait until your guests see these crab-stuffed avocados. Fresh jumbo lump crab gets tossed with tomato, jalapeño, mango, and cilantro, then dressed with a combo of lime and sour cream before being stuffed into a halved avocado and served with plantain chips.
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Avocado Butter
We're big fans of the classic avocado toast, but if you're looking to take this breakfast staple over the top, turn to this easy, creamy avocado butter. We combine a ripe avocado with softened butter, lime juice, and salt to create this simple compound butter.
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Avocado Hummus
Hummus is a favorite snack of many for a reason, and it just got even better. For this avocado edition, we beat in creamy avocado for an end result that's the best of hummus and guacamole combined.
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Chicken-Avocado Caprese Salad
Possibly the most quintessential example of a healthy salad is the Caprese salad. To make this chicken-avocado version, we stuck with that principle, just adding grilled balsamic chicken, creamy avocado, and a little romaine for crunch.
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Keto Egg Salad
Classic egg salad is usually keto-friendly as it is. But because fat=good, we added an extra creamy, but healthy element: avocado! The whole thing tastes nice and fresh but trust us, it'll really fill you up—even in a lettuce cup.
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Summer Roll Bowls
Love a Vietnamese summer roll but don’t want to fuss with the wrapper? Meet your new favorite summer dinner. Rice noodles, shrimp, avocado, thinly sliced veggies, and a plethora of greens are tossed together in a tangy nước chấm dressing for a refreshing dinner twist.
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Deviled Avocados
Think of these as egg salad-stuffed avocados with some definite deviled egg vibes. We love them drizzled with hot sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and chives. But the sky's the limit.
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