Avocados are the best food ever, and in the last year everyone has become obsessed with this little fruit. They’re splashed not only on menus across every cuisine, but also on every other foodie’s Instagram or BuzzFeed.
And the numbers don’t lie. Recent statistics further support my observation of the avocado love affair. According to Google Trends, the search of the word “avocado” has increased 31% since the beginning of this summer.
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While avocado remain a hot commodity, I want to offer some ways that you can incorporate avocado into every meal.
Breakfast
Classic Avocado Toast
What do you need?
In its simplest form, you can grab a spoon and eat an avocado with just a dash of salt n’ pepper and a squeeze of lemon. Or if you’re feeling crazy, you can throw it on your toast with, well, anything. But before you can be too daring, you have to master the classic avocado toast.
All you need is some quality bread, a half or full avocado (depending on how thick you want your avo layer), some red pepper flakes, lemon juice and some salt and pepper.
Photo by Avery Singer
Avocado Toast with Eggs
Once you’ve mastered your avocado toast, throw an egg (either scrambled or over-easy) on top.
Photo by Juliet Paterek
Bagels with Avocado
Next time you order a BEC, change it up and add avocado.
Photo by Rebecca Raben
Omelet with Avocado
If you’re trying to avoid bread, make an omelet and put some avocado on it. The inside of this omelet consists of spinach, tomato and goat cheese.
Photo by Juliet Paterek
Lunch
Challah Sandwich with Avocado
This challah sandwich is simple to re-create and is comprised of honey maple turkey, havarti cheese, avocado and tomato.
Photo by Juliet Paterek
Wrap with Avocado
This whole wheat wrap consists of oven-gold turkey, swiss cheese, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, avocado and honey mustard.
Photo by Juliet Paterek
Snacks
Avocado Smoothie
When you’re trying to decide what fruit to throw in your smoothie, don’t forget the “alligator pear” (avocado). Recipe here.
Photo courtesy of MACTED
Dinner
Avocado in your Salad
When making your next salad, use: mixed greens, shrimp, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, pesto and obviously avocado.
Photo by Emily Hauben
Turkey Burger with Avocado
This turkey burger is lavished with avocado, tomato and feta. Honey mustard makes for the perfect dipping sauce.
Photo by Juliet Paterek
Dessert
Avocado Brownies
Avocado makes the perfect butter substitute! I dare you to dabble with this recipe and make fudgy avocado brownies. Recipe here.
Photo courtesy of How Sweet It Is
Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Don’t waste your time questioning this nutritious superfood combo, instead spend that time making it. Recipe here
Photo by Emily Hu
It’s too early to say whether or not avocado can be dubbed a fad, but what I do know is that I will forever indulge in my pleasant avocado addiction.
But one last question: where is that avocado emoji?