This may be the last Super Bowl with copious amounts of guacamole. Why? Not only is California still dealing with issues of drought (more than 80 percent of U.S. grown avocados are produced in California), but 85 percent of the avocados Americans actually consume primarily hail from Mexico and Chile and with President Donald Trump’s proposed Mexico border tax (estimated at around 20 percent), this precious pear-shaped fruit may become more costly for some trying to up their healthy fats.
No need to freak out just yet. Instead, let’s focus on enjoying this healthy year-round staple in new and inventive ways. Here’s a look at the best avocado recipes from Pinterest (including ice cream!) to try now.
The Best Avocado Recipes From Pinterest
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Crispy Baked Avocado Fries and Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Swap out potatoes and instead crisp up some avocados! And no, we're not recommending frying — instead bake them. This recipe is easy to whip up and makes for a mouthwatering side or main dish. Simply coat fresh avocado slices with crispy panko breadcrumbs and bake them.
Image: Pinterest via Gimme Delicious
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Healthy Avocado Brownies
Avocados are increasingly being used in desserts because they’re such a good replacement for oil and butter. Case in point: These dense chocolate brownies.
Image: Pinterest via The Healthy Maven
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Easy Avocado Egg Salad
One of the best things about avocados is that they’re so creamy because of their abundance of healthy fats, which means when it comes to egg salad, you can actually go mayo-free. Just swap out mayo for nonfat or Greek yogurt or just stick to avocado.
Image: Pinterest via Inspired Taste
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Pineapple Avocado Green Smoothie
Avocado is the perfect way to add texture and mitigate sweetness when it comes to smoothies. This balanced and very filling concoction is based on avocado and pineapple.
Image: Pinterest via Natasha's Kitchen
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Avocado Dip
This protein- and healthy fat-rich dip is a perfect after workout go-to, just spread it over some fiber-rich GG crackers. Aside from avocados, it's made with onions, beans and corn.
Image: Pinterest via Together as Family
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Grilled Cheese With Avocado and Heirloom Tomato
Everyone loves grilled cheese. To make this healthier, swap regular yellow cheese for an almond-base alternative like Kite Hill; you'll pack in more fiber and protein as well as healthy fats to complement the avocado.
Image: Pinterest via Fifteen Spatulas
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Avocado Bacon and Eggs
This simple, filling breakfast is made with just a handful of ingredients. Here, too, you can swap traditional cheese with an almond-based alternative for a healthier finished dish.
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Vegan Avocado Shakshuka
If you're growing tired of traditional breakfast options, try shakshuka. Green versions of the tomatoes, egg, onion and spice classic are now bountiful, but most are high in cheese and cream. Try this herb, spice and avocado-rich variation instead.
Image: Pinterest via Kitsunetsuki Kitchen
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Banana and Avocado Ice 'Cream'
Made with only three ingredients, this ice cream is not only easy to make, it's actually full of healthy fats — minus the cholesterol and insane amount of calories you'll find in most traditional ice cream options. This mix is also high in fiber, protein, potassium and folate.
Image: Pinterest via The Nourished Seedling
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Zucchini Noodles With Avocado Sauce
By now you probably know that traditional white flour pasta is nothing more than empty calories. Swap the Italian staple for a vegan favorite with these avocado topped zoodles.
Image: Pinterest via Simple Vegan Blog
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Healthy Creamy Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Everyone loves creamy dressings, but no one wants the damage that comes with all those saturated fats and calories. Swap out cream for avocado and Greek yogurt and you'll have the same smooth texture minus the drawbacks. Better yet, this dressing works as well with salads as it does protein.
Image: Pinterest via Gimme Delicious
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Eggs Benedict With Avocado Sauce
Skip the calories and saturated fat with this Paleo adaptation of eggs Benedict, which comes topped off with an avocado-based hollandaise replacement.
Image: Pinterest via Paleo Leap
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California Avocado Ramen
Ramen is having its moment and there's no reason not to freshen it up with some bright slices of fresh avocado. This recipe also uses avocado in the broth.
Image: Pinterest via La Fuji Mama
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Cherry Tomato Balsamic Avocado Toast
You can never go wrong with classic avocado toast (two slices of bread topped with mashed avocado, sea salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper), but there are easy ways to get a little bit more creative and up the nutrient content. Check out this bright variation made with fresh tomatoes.
Image: Pinterest via Stacey Homemaker
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Quick and Easy Crispy Chicken and Avocado Burrito Wraps
What's great about this recipe is that the resulting burrito is not only portable, it's filling and can be frozen for up to three months.
Image: Pinterest via Gimme Delicious
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Shrimp and Avocado Taco Salad
This light and refreshing salad works with any protein or forgo a main protein altogether and mince the ingredients and use it as a marinade.
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Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice
Give traditional Mexican rice an innovative spin with this avocado-cilantro-lime alternative.
Image: Pinterest via Cooking Classy
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Vegetarian Avocado Summer Rolls With Sweet 'N Spicy Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Skip the fried egg rolls, which are usually dripping with saturated fats and instead enjoy this light and fresh alternative. This is a versatile recipe and you can easily swap out ingredients depending on what you have on hand.
Image: Pinterest via House of Yumm
