The best avocado recipes

Don't limit yourself to toast and guacamole: use healthy, tender avocado in one of these unexpected and delicious recipes.

Avocado Ranch Dressing

The flavor of traditional ranch dressing is enhanced with a creamy texture thanks to avocado. This homemade recipe is a great alternative to store-bought dressing, as you know exactly what's in it. For a simple snack, dip crunchy vegetables in the dressing.

Recipe: Avocado Ranch Dressing

New avocado toast

It's a kind of "upside-down" avocado toast: first the avocado is covered with garlic bread crumbs, and then a fried egg is added on top.

Recipe: New avocado toast

Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Around the world, avocados are eaten for dessert, in creams, and in smoothies, like in this recipe. The riper the avocado, the sweeter the drink, so you can adjust the sweetness to your taste. If you have matcha green tea powder, add some for an extra boost of antioxidants, fiber, and nutrients.

Recipe: Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Avocado bread

Instead of butter, this simple, delicious bread uses avocado, which adds a subtle yet distinct flavor and provides a source of healthy fats. Try it for breakfast or as a snack.

Recipe: Avocado bread

Chocolate pudding with avocado

Keto and Whole30 followers, take note: this dessert is for you. Avocado pairs beautifully with chocolate to create a silky, smooth, and delicious treat that's ready in just minutes!

Recipe: Chocolate pudding with avocado

Avocado toast

Here's the secret to these easy toasts: Rub the bread with garlic for a subtle flavor and sprinkle the toast with sea salt.

Recipe: Avocado toast

Frozen Avocado Margarita

Wash down your tacos with this quick, cold cocktail blended with avocado and agave.

Recipe: Frozen Avocado Margarita

Avocado salad

Try Trisha's easy salad. All you need is a couple of avocados, parsley, cucumber, a small red onion, and homemade dressing.

Recipe: Avocado salad

Avocado and Labneh Toast

Meet your new favorite appetizer. A vibrant blend of avocado, Fresno chili pepper, and lime juice enlivens flavorful toast topped with roasted cauliflower and Middle Eastern labneh yogurt cheese.

Recipe: Avocado and Labneh Toast

Avocado cheesecake without baking

Avocado, with its silky, creamy texture, lends a dense, creamy base to this simple no-bake dessert—no gelatin required. Lime juice and zest add a tart note.

Recipe: Avocado cheesecake without baking

One-Bite Avocado Appetizer

Deep-fried avocado slices, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, are the perfect appetizer for entertaining.

Recipe: One-Bite Avocado Appetizer

Homemade avocado ice cream

This ice cream has a vibrant avocado flavor. It's incredibly easy to make, with no churning required. For a sweet-salty twist, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Recipe: Homemade avocado ice cream

Avocado in a quick marinade

Don't feel like waiting? Learn how to prepare slightly underripe avocados. This quick marinade can be flavored with any seasonings you like. Here, we're using Mexican spices—try these avocados with tacos or quesadillas.

Recipe: Avocado in a quick marinade

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Creamy avocado dip

Here's a savory, creamy cousin of guacamole. Parmesan cheese is an unexpected secret ingredient that replaces the hard-to-find Mexican cheese. Serve this dip with tortilla chips or vegetables, or with grilled chicken or steak.

Recipe: Creamy avocado dip

Devil's eggs with avocado

To lighten the egg filling, Katie uses avocado, which also provides a creamy texture.

Recipe: Devil's eggs with avocado

Avocado cream

Sweet avocado cream is hidden beneath a crisp, caramelized layer. This no-bake, 4-ingredient dessert will surprise and delight any crème brûlée lover.

Recipe: Avocado cream

Marinated Avocado Appetizer and Side Dish

Grilled avocado halves served with a spicy marinade are surprisingly meaty, yet incredibly tender and rich. They make a great vegetarian main course or a fun alternative to guacamole.

Recipe: Marinated Avocado Appetizer and Side Dish

Green Goddess Avocado Salad Dressing

Freshen up the creamy dressing with chopped herbs and lemon juice.

Recipe: Green Goddess Avocado Salad Dressing

BLT toast with avocado

You might never want a regular BLT again! Avocado and fried eggs perfectly complement this open-faced take on the classic sandwich. Enjoy any time of day.

Recipe: BLT toast with avocado

Truffles with avocado

Impress your guests with a healthier take on the classic truffle. The chocolate and mashed avocado filling is so smooth and silky—you'd hardly know there's green fruit inside!

Recipe: Truffles with avocado

Stuffed avocado

What's the secret to this tempting appetizer? A delicious salsa stuffed with avocados and a flavorful margarita crema sauce made with sour cream, agave, lime juice, and hot sauce.

Recipe: Stuffed avocado

Vegetable rolls with avocado

Part appetizer, part snack, these spiral rolls taste as wonderful as they look. Black rice is paired with a luxurious blend of peanut butter, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha in a mouthwatering filling.

Recipe: Vegetable rolls with avocado

Cupcakes with avocado cream

Vanilla, orange, and avocado create the perfect cupcake flavor. For a party dessert, simply top with festive sprinkles or decorative sugar.

Recipe: Cupcakes with avocado cream

Avocado spread on toast

A small avocado is all it takes! This popular recipe uses just a quarter of an avocado: spread it on a slice of sprouted grain bread and top it with a hard-boiled egg.

Recipe: Avocado spread on toast

Lime-avocado cheesecake

Don't let the green color of this pie fool you. Instead of the usual ingredients, the creamy graham cracker crust is filled with avocado and cream cheese.

Recipe: Lime-avocado cheesecake

Fried eggs in avocado

When you're craving eggs in bread, try this avocado recipe. This protein-rich breakfast is a great way to start your day and will keep you feeling full until lunch.

Recipe: Fried eggs in avocado

Avocado sauce

The salty feta in this recipe brightens up the avocado, and the jalapeño adds a kick: this is one of the most impressive dips for sliced ​​vegetables or pita chips.

Recipe: Avocado sauce

Sweet Potato Toast with Avocado

Mark makes a simple twist on the classic avocado toast—instead of bread, he uses sweet potato slices as the base!

Recipe: Sweet Potato Toast with Avocado

Avocado filled salmon poke bowls

Imagine your favorite Japanese roll… but as an avocado filling. Coat the outer half of an avocado with toasted black sesame seeds and fill it with salmon poke salad with chili and garlic. For an extra kick, top with radish slices and green onions.

Recipe: Avocado filled salmon poke bowls

Avocado Lime Cream

No taco bar would be complete without Ree's sour cream sauce with lime and avocado. It can also be served with vegetables as a refreshing dipping sauce.

Recipe: Avocado Lime Cream





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