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
- Mash avocados in a bowl until chunky-smooth.
- Stir in onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 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
- Toast bread slices.
- Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread avocado onto toast.
- Top each slice with a cooked egg.
- 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
- Blend avocado, almond milk, spinach, and protein powder until creamy.
- 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
- In a large bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice.
- Add chicken, celery, and onions. Mix until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- 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
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix almond flour, parmesan, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Dip avocado slices in egg, then coat with almond flour mix.
- Arrange on baking sheet or air fryer tray.
- 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
- Blend avocados, cocoa powder, almond milk, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
- Chill for 1 hour before serving.
- 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
- Scoop out a little avocado to create more room.
- Sprinkle halves with lemon juice.
- Fill each half with tuna, chicken, or shrimp salad.
- Season and serve chilled.
Nutrition (per serving, tuna filling)
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 21g
- Carbs: 6g net
- Fiber: 5g