25+ Avocado Recipes You've Guac to Try!

Avocados: they're cool and flavorful, full of healthy fats and potassium, and are easily one of the most versatile fruits (yes, they are a fruit!). And if you think avocados are reserved for guacamole and fancy toast, think again!

This superfood can be used in everything from pasta and brownies to smoothies and salads, and it adds a healthy twist to whatever you put it in.

So if you want to expand your avocado horizons, be sure to dig into over 25 of our favorite avocado recipes.

guacamole

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Guacamole

Of course, what's a list of avocado recipes without guac?

Here's a standard guacamole recipe that you can adapt with your favorite additions like mango or extra spice.

Ingredients

  • 3 Haas avocados, ripe

  • 1/4 cup diced fresh tomato (seeded)

  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion

  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic (one clove)

  • 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice (half a lime)

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced (optional)

Directions

  1. Slice the avocadoes lengthwise, remove the pits and scoop the green flesh (discard any brown flesh) into a bowl.

  2. Use a fork to mash the avocado pulp to a chunky texture. Add the lime juice, garlic, onion, and spices and mix well. Add the tomatoes and cilantro, mix and serve.

Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op

eggs baked in avocado recipe

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Eggs Baked in Avocado with Bacon

Given that avocados are full of healthy fat and do a good job of filling you up, it's no wonder that they're perfect for breakfast!

Here, eggs are baked inside avocados and topped with bacon for a simple breakfast that's delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled

  • 2 large avocados

  • 4 large eggs

  • Salt and pepper

  • aluminum foil for the pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cook the bacon and reserve. In a loaf pan or a small casserole pan, use crumpled foil to create a stable base for the avocado halves. Slice the avocado and remove the pit, then spoon out about 2 tablespoons of the avocado flesh where the pit was to make the hollow large enough for the egg. Then skim a thin layer off the surface up to the rim formed by the skin.

  2. Set the avocado halves in the pan on the aluminum foil, scrunching the foil to hold them level. Crack each egg and carefully slip into the avocado half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then bake for 25-30 minutes, until the whites are completely cooked and the yolk is at the desired level of firmness.

  3. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Serve immediately.

Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op

spicy avocado egg salad

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Spicy Avocado Egg Salad

Here's a unique twist on classic egg salad that incorporates avocados and chipotle powder for a kick of spice.

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1 large avocado, divided

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder

  • 2 medium scallions, chopped

  • 1 rib celery, chopped

  • 1 large jalapeño, chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Place the eggs in a medium pot, and add cold water to cover them by an inch. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. As soon as the water comes to a full rolling boil, remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 14 minutes.

  2. Drain the eggs, rinse with cold water, then place the cooked eggs in the refrigerator to chill completely. When cold, peel, rinse and chop the eggs. Place in a medium bowl.

  3. Halve the avocado and remove the pit, then scoop half of the flesh into a large bowl. Mash thoroughly, then stir in the lime, salt and chipotle powder.

  4. Add the scallions, celery, jalapeño, cilantro and chopped egg, and stir. Using the tip of a paring knife, cut the remaining avocado half into cubes in the shell, then use a spoon to scoop the cubes out into the salad. Fold into the egg salad, and serve.

Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op

kiwi avocado smoothie

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Kiwi-Avocado Smoothie

With their smooth texture, avocados are an excellent smoothie mix-in.

Here, avocado is paired with kiwis, spinach, and coconut water to create a simple green smoothie.

Ingredients

  • 5 medium kiwis, peeled

  • 1/2 medium avocado

  • 1 cup baby spinach

  • 1 cup plain coconut water or kombucha

  • 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

  1. Combine the ingredients in the blender and process. Serve immediately.

Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op

avocado hummus chicken sliders

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Avocado Hummus Chicken Sliders

If you wanted to take this recipe to the next level, you could swap out store-bought hummus for your favorite homemade recipe.

Ingredients

  • 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves

  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/2 cup prepared hummus

  • 1/2 large avocado

  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained

  • 2 large Kalamata olives, chopped

  • 8 whole wheat slider buns or whole wheat dinner rolls

  • 16 spinach leaves

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a sheet pan.

  2. Cut each chicken breast portion in half to make two even, slider-sized portions and place the chicken on the pan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme. Roast for 20 minutes, until an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a breast reads 165°F and the juices run clear. Cool the chicken on a rack until cool enough to handle.

  3. Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and cut the flesh, still inside the skin, into dice and scoop into a medium bowl Add hummus, capers and olives and stir.

  4. On each bun, place a couple of spinach leaves, a piece of chicken, and top with about 3 tablespoons of the hummus mixture. Cover with the top half of the bun, using a toothpick to hold it together, if desired. Place sliders on a platter and serve.

Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op

avocado chimichurri

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Avocado Chimichurri Sauce

In this recipe, diced avocado is added to chimichurri sauce for and added texture that's perfect for bruschetta.

Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe avocados, pitted and diced

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/2 small red onion, diced

  • 1/4 red bell pepper, diced

  • 3 jalapeno peppers, minced

  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the diced avocado with the lime juice and olive oil.

  2. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op

kiwi chicken salad

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Kiwi Chicken Salad

Here's a chicken salad with a tropical twist. Chicken is combined with scallions, kiwi, orange, and avocado for a bright salad that's a simple midday lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast, chopped

  • 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • 2 large scallions, chopped

  • 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped

  • 1 large orange, peeled and chopped

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. Place the chopped chicken in a large bowl. In a cup, stir the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and pour over the chicken.

  2. Add the scallions, kiwi, orange and avocado and toss to mix. Mix in almonds just before serving.

Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op

Avocado Pesto

Pesto isn't usually super creamy, but adding avocado totally changes that.

In this recipe, avocado is mashed and combined with basil, walnuts, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to create a silky pesto sauce that's perfect on top of our housemade pasta.

Serve your avocado pesto pasta with a crunchy slice of baguette.

Find the full recipe at EatingWell

 

Green Goddess Crunch Sandwich

Here's a sandwich version of a green goddess salad that's full of veggies and flavor.

Lettuce, cucumber, avocado, and sprouts make up the bulk of this sandwich, with mozzarella adding a perfectly salty component.

If you wanted to add a little more protein, some rotisserie chicken would definitely do the trick without making the recipe more complicated.

Find the full recipe at Bon Appetit

 

Smoked Salmon, Avocado, and Fennel Salad

Smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and zippy fennel come together in this salad that's bright and zesty.

Homemade dill dressing pairs perfectly with smoked salmon and adds an overall herby flavor.

This is a salad that's elegant but comes together in a snap.

Find the full recipe at Feasting at Home

 

Fudgy Avocado Brownies with Chocolate Fudge Frosting

If you know, you know.

And if you don't know about adding avocado to sweet desserts, now you do.

Here, creamy avocado is added to fudge brownies for an extra touch of sweetness as well as an absolutely satisfying texture.

If you want a mocha flavor for these, feel free to add in a teaspoon or two of instant coffee.

Find the full recipe at Half Baked Harvest

 

Little Wedge Salad with Sour Cream Dressing

Here's an incredibly simple salad that's a riff on a traditional wedge salad.

Here, iceberg lettuce is combined with avocados, lemon juice, chives, and a homemade sour cream dressing.

Serve it as an easy lunch or pair it with grilled chicken or salmon for dinner.

Find the full recipe at Bon Appetit

 

Avocado Zucchini Carbonara Pasta

Here's another avocado pasta recipe that's a healthier take on traditional carbonara.

Avocado is added to the sauce for that creamy carbonara texture, while zucchini is sliced into ribbons and mixed into the pasta.

While this pasta is definitely a far cry from traditional carbonara, it does include some of the most important ingredients: bacon, lots of cheese, and eggs.

Enjoy this pasta at the height of summer when zucchinis are at their best.

Find the full recipe at Half Baked Harvest

 

Crab-and-Avocado Toasts

Here's another simple avocado appetizer that is easy to make, but tastes super fancy.

Thin white bread is baked into toasts and topped off with a layer of avocado and another layer of crab meat.

Mint adds a refreshing flavor to balance out the crab, while cayenne pepper and lime juice add a zippy finish.

Find the full recipe at Food & Wine

 

Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Chickpea Salad

While avocados are super versatile and can be used in a whole bunch of fancy recipes, sometimes simple is best.

Here, diced avocados are combined with corn, tomatoes, and chickpeas to create a fresh salad that's easy to toss together, yet full of flavor.

Chickpeas provide the salad with lots of protein but feel free to add in rotisserie chicken for even more.

Find the full recipe at Half Baked Harvest

 

Potato Salad with Avocado and Dill

If you like the idea of a cool potato salad, but all the mayo turns you off, consider this potato salad with avocado!

Celery is added for a nice crunch while dill adds that classic herby potato salad flavor.

Serve this potato salad with a plant-based burger and salad.

Find the full recipe at Forks Over Knives

 

Ceviche-Stuffed Avocados

Maybe you've incorporated avocado into ceviche before. But what about stuffing avocados with ceviche filling?

In this recipe, avocados are sliced in half, the core is removed, and the empty space is filled with ceviche.

Not only are these fun appetizers super flavorful, but they're healthy, too! Serve them with chips or alongside your favorite tacos.

Find the full recipe at EatingWell

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