We all know that avocado makes an excellent addition to salads and sandwiches, but it’s great for much more than that. This healthy fruit can be enjoyed at any meal of the day. Here are just a handful of our favorite avocado recipes.
Breakfast
Avocado makes a light and healthy addition to breakfast. Here are 2 ideas to try.
Breakfast pizza. Start with a piece of flatbread or even a whole wheat wrap. Top it with mashed avocado and a fried egg. Throw on any veggies (we like peppers and tomato) that you like for an extra nutrient kick.
Breakfast tostada. Similar to the pizza, a tostada is open-faced and delicious. Use a corn tortilla, add some refried beans, mashed avocado or guacamole, and then pile on some fresh veggies. Add an egg to truly make it “breakfast-like.”
Lunch or Dinner
Avocado makes a great addition to just about any midday or evening meal. Here are some we really enjoy.
The ALT. A twist on the classic BLT, this sandwich uses avocado instead of bacon. It’s vegetarian and will fill you up. Can’t give up your bacon? Go with a BLT but add avocado. You may also want to add cheese or lettuce to make the sandwich your own.
Avocado and tuna. Replacing the mayo in your tuna salad is both delicious and healthy! Mash up ripe avocado and mix it with a can of tuna. Season with salt, pepper and any other spices you enjoy.
Enchiladas. What’s a Mexican dish without avocado? Top your chicken enchiladas with avocado, cheese, jalapenos and onions for a tasty and filling meal.
Dessert
Avocado is great for meals, but let’s not forget the dessert!
Avocado brownies. Mash up ripe avocado and add it to your favorite brownie recipe. You can also add it to chocolate frosting to top the brownies. The little addition of avocado goes undetected but adds a healthy punch.
Avocado pudding. If you love chocolate pudding, this recipe is perfect for you. Take a ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons sweetener of your choice and about 6 tablespoons of milk. Blend all together until smooth and creamy.
Smoothies. Avocados make a great addition to any smoothie. In small amounts, it just makes your smoothie richer and thicker. A favorite around her is kiwi and avocado. You get the healthy fats from the avocado and the vitamin C from the kiwi! Blend up half an avocado with a couple of kiwis and add milk and honey to taste.