By Macy Nossaman Haven’t jumped on the avocado train yet? Guacword! (Sorry, had to.) What these little green fruits can lack in shelf-life, they make up for in deliciousness and health benefits. Avocados are packed with monounsaturated fat, vitamin E and vitamin B6. Here are five easy and tasty avocado-centric recipes:
- Watermelon + Avocado Summer Salad: Colorful and tasty, this recipe will take you a whole 10 minutes to make! (Recipe from Ilana Freddye)
- Chocolate Avocado Pudding: Yes, friends, this is a thing that exists. Satisfy your sweet tooth, but feel at least (slightly) less guilty doing it. (Recipe from How Sweet Eats)
- Avocado Hummus: Imagine if guacamole and hummus had a baby. Um, yes please! (Recipe from Delish)
- Avocado, Kale, Pineapple & Coconut Smoothie: This pretty green smoothie is packed with nutrients and makes great morning fuel or an afternoon pick-me-up. (Recipe from Bon Appetit)
- Guacamole: Okay, I couldn’t NOT include a guac recipe in this line up. And this is one of the best I’ve found. Try it today! (Recipe from Cookie and Kate)
As with all foods, moderation is key. Avocados are a great source of nutrients, but they are high in calories. What are some of your tried and true avocado recipes? Let me know in the comments!
