18 Creative Avocado Dishes That Deserve More Attention Than Guacamole
Avocados may be best known for guacamole, but they’re capable of so much more. Their creamy texture and mild flavor make them a surprisingly versatile ingredient in everything from appetizers and salads to hearty meals and even desserts. These creative recipes showcase new ways to enjoy avocados that go far beyond the usual dip. Once you try them, you might start buying avocados with a lot more than guacamole in mind.
Avocado Pesto
Avocado Pesto sauce is a fun alternative to classic pesto. The avocados create a rich and creamy texture while the basil, lemon and garlic flavors really make the pesto pop! So easy to make in just 15 minutes.
Amazing Avocado Dip
This creamy avocado dip recipe is a tasty alternative to guacamole! It’s quick to whip up and magically stays green for days.
Baked Eggs in Avocado
Baked eggs in avocado are a vibrant and healthy way to start the day! They come together quickly for a low-carb breakfast.
Shrimp Avocado Salad
This low-carb Shrimp Avocado Salad is made with only a few simple ingredients with a zesty lime olive oil dressing that adds a fresh flavor!
No Bake Lime Avocado Tart
This avocado tart full of zesty lime flavor, no bake, paleo, grain free and gluten free makes the perfect refreshing summer treat!
Avocado Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
This avocado pineapple smoothie bowl is packed full of superfoods for a healthy start to the day. The topping choices are endless!
Healthy Cookies for Kids (Avocado)
These sugar-free healthy cookies for kids are made with avocado, oats, and raisins. They make a great portable healthy toddler snack for days out. No sugar, syrups or sweeteners, just 3 natural ingredients.
Avocado Salad Recipe
This Avocado Salad Recipe with Peanuts is absolutely delicious! The contrasting flavors ignite your tastebuds and keep your mouth craving more! Plus, those peanuts add a little crunch. Try this recipe on its own, with chips, or as a side for fish.
Avocado Soup
Avocado soup is smooth, creamy, and packed with healthy fats, making it a refreshing and nutritious option. Light yet satisfying, it’s perfect for a wholesome meal. If you’re looking for more nutritious soups, check out my selection of healthy soups for more ideas.
Creamy Avocado Mint Green Smoothie
This Creamy Avocado Mint Green Smoothie is a loaded with avocado and spinach for a real green hue! Plus mango, honey, and banana to balance and sweeten this one of a kind green smoothie. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
Avocado Egg Bake
This avocado egg bake is a quick and satisfying breakfast that will keep you feeling full straight on through lunch! You will enjoy the buttery taste of fresh avocados with a baked egg center and a colorful assortment of easily customizable toppings! You can make this breakfast bake as healthy as you like, or not!
Bruschetta Avocado Toast
Smashed or mashed avocado is the trendiest toast topper to date and yet, one of the most ridiculously simple and delicious dishes you will ever make.
Fresh Avocado Shrimp Salsa
Fresh Avocado Shrimp Salsa tastes bright and light, like mexican shrimp ceviche. Flavors of cilantro, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions are mixed with a little spicy jalapeno and lots of juicy lime. Simply mix and dive in!
Avocado and Beef Quesadillas in the Oven
Oven baked quesadillas…no flipping required! What is better than beefy and cheesy quesadillas? What if we add avocado (super yum) and make them easier by baking them in the oven!
Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce
Rich and decadent, Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce is quite possibly my favorite pasta sauce. The best part? I don’t even have to feel guilty about eating it! It is healthy!
Zucchini Avocado Grilled Cheese
Loaded with thinly sliced zucchini, fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, vegan provolone cheese, creamy avocado, and a flavorful pesto spread, this delicious vegan grilled cheese is pressed until golden and crispy!
Avocado Ice Cream
Check out my simple recipe to make a creamy, smooth and ultra rich avocado ice cream with no ice cream maker. It’s easy, vegan and paleo-friendly!
Avocado Burger
This avocado burger recipe features lean ground beef and ripe avocados inside the patties, adding moisture and fat, keeping the burger from drying.
