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32 Avocado Recipes That Will Have You Coming Back for More

Updated on March 07, 2024

Go beyond guacamole and avocado toast when you use creamy, good-for-you avocado in one of these unexpected (and oh-so-delicious) recipes.

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Our Best Ideas for Avocado

The chances are good, when you look at those avocados on your kitchen counter, you think about one of two thigs: avocado toast or a batch of homemade guacamole. We're right there with you. But, avocados can do surprisingly more. This creamy green fruit is delicious in unexpected ways, like cupcake frosting, tempura-fried bites and more. You can even freeze avocado and use it later in ice cream and smoothies. So, go ahead—buy a big bag (just make sure you store them correctly) and put them to use with these creamy, delicious recipes.

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Ultra-Creamy Avocado Smoothie

Folks all over the world eat avocados for dessert, in custards and in shakes like this one. The riper the avocado, the sweeter the shake, so you'll want to adjust the sweetness to taste. If you have matcha (green tea powder) on hand, add some for a boost of antioxidants, nutrients and fiber.

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Baked Avocado Chips

Yep, these chips are technically keto. But you should make this irresistible three-ingredient snack even if you’re not sticking to a keto diet. Each chip tastes like the essence of a plate of nachos, evoking that crispy cooked cheese plus avocado flavor. Because there are so few ingredients, it’s important to use the ripest, most pristinely green avocados you can find.

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Inside-Out Stuffed Avocados

The secret to this tantalizing appetizer? A flavorful salsa stuffed inside the avocado and a mouth-watering margarita crema made from sour cream, agave, lime juice and hot sauce.

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