7 Avocado Recipes You’ll Crave (Easy & Delicious Ideas)

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Recipe #1: Classic Guacamole

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded & minced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Mash avocados in a bowl until chunky-smooth.
  2. Stir in onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Serve immediately with veggie sticks, chips, or as a topping.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbs: 10g net
  • Fiber: 6g

Recipe #2: Avocado Toast with Egg

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 2 slices bread (regular, gluten-free, or keto-friendly)
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 eggs (fried, poached, or scrambled)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast bread slices.
  2. Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread avocado onto toast.
  4. Top each slice with a cooked egg.
  5. Sprinkle with chili flakes or seasoning blend.

Nutrition (per slice, regular bread)

  • Calories: 260
  • Protein: 9g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Carbs: 18g net
  • Fiber: 5g

Recipe #3: Avocado Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • ¼ cup berries
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut (unsweetened)

Instructions

  1. Blend avocado, almond milk, spinach, and protein powder until creamy.
  2. Pour into bowls and top with chia seeds, berries, and coconut.

Nutrition (per bowl, with protein powder)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 18g
  • Fat: 19g
  • Carbs: 12g net
  • Fiber: 8g

Recipe #4: Avocado Chicken Salad

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 2 ripe avocados, mashed
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice.
  2. Add chicken, celery, and onions. Mix until combined.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or bowls.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 26g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbs: 4g net
  • Fiber: 3g

Recipe #5: Avocado Fries

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 2 ripe but firm avocados, sliced into wedges
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix almond flour, parmesan, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip avocado slices in egg, then coat with almond flour mix.
  4. Arrange on baking sheet or air fryer tray.
  5. Bake/air fry until golden, 12–15 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 200
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Carbs: 5g net
  • Fiber: 4g

Recipe #6: Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup almond milk
  • 2–3 tbsp sugar-free sweetener (or honey, if not keto)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Blend avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
  3. Garnish with whipped cream or berries.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbs: 9g net
  • Fiber: 5g

Recipe #7: Stuffed Avocados

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 2 large avocados, halved and pitted
  • 1 cup tuna salad (or chicken/shrimp salad)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Scoop out a little avocado to create more room.
  2. Sprinkle halves with lemon juice.
  3. Fill each half with tuna, chicken, or shrimp salad.
  4. Season and serve chilled.

Nutrition (per serving, tuna filling)

  • Calories: 300
  • Protein: 20g
  • Fat: 21g
  • Carbs: 6g net
  • Fiber: 5g

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