Avocados are native to Mexico and Central America and are basically the best food ever. You can eat them con todo, and they're full of healthy monounsaturated fats, so they're really good for you too. Here, 17 insanely delicious new ways to try them that go beyond guacamole.
1. Avocado-Coconut Popsicles
These creamy popsicles will make you wish the warm weather was here again.
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2. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Enough said.
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3. Avocado Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Ice cream-lovers rejoice! This low-carb, dairy-free recipe has a bunch of healthy fats, which makes it the perfect indulgence.
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4. Frozen Avocado Margaritas
Fact: Tequila makes everything better. These margaritas are sweet, crisp, and bursting with citrus flavor.
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5. Vegan Avocado Mayo
Give your mayo a new and rich flavor by adding avocado. If you're vegan, this is also a good way to get some extra healthy fats that you'd miss out on from dairy products.
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6. Fudgy Avocado Brownies
Um, yes, please.
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7. Avocado Chocolate Frosting
This will go perfectly with the brownie recipe from above. It tastes completely as it should — rich, creamy, and exactly like chocolate.
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8. Avocado Risotto
Avocado helps make risotto creamier than ever.
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9. Kiwi Avocado Smoothie With Lime and Honey
You get healthy fats and vitamin E from the avocado, plus vitamin C and fiber from the kiwi for a snack that packs a powerful nutrition punch.
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10. Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls
These fresh rolls are easy to make, and a perfect and healthy lunchtime meal. They're also super-easy to customize.
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11. Quinoa Avocado Sushi
Replace sushi rice with super-food quinoa, add avocado, and you've got a new take on a familiar recipe.
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12. Crispy Baked Avocado Fries
Avocado. Fries. That's all.
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13. Avocado Mac n' Cheese
Bet you thought mac 'n cheese couldn't get any better.
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14. Avocado Spagetti
This pasta sauce is super-creamy and delicious, and best of all, super quick to make.
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15. Avocado Key Lime Pie
This dessert is foolproof and adds a perfect twist to the traditional key lime pie.
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16. Avocado and Lime Bread
All you need is a side of fruit and a cup of coffee, and you've got your go-to Sunday breakfast.
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17. Avocado Banana Smoothie
A simple, easy, and delicious recipe that will leave you and your taste buds feeling great.
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