Avocados are, like, so hot right now. They’ve been sweeping breakfasts across the country with avocado toast while holding up its reputation as the crowd-pleasing guac. But it’s time to really put this bad boy to work. Check out these different ways to eat the most-instagrammed food of our time.
1. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Photo by Emily Hu
You’ll never believe that this little piece of dark chocolate heaven is actually healthy for you. Never go back to adding all that fatty heavy cream ever again and swap it out for some ‘cado. Trust us, it totally works.
2. Creamy Vegan Avocado Pesto Sauce
Photo by Mulin Xiong
Sometimes alfredo sauce can be too thick to handle—but we do crave dat creaminess. Match the rich texture of alfredo while curbing those cals with this avocado pesto sauce.
3. Vegan Avocado Mango Smoothie
Photo by Samantha Gronberg
If you missed your alarm for that 8 am death-in-a-lecture, this smoothie’s got you covered. With only two ingredients, this drink gives you a balance of sweet and cream to jumpstart your day and only takes a few minutes to whip up.
4. Mason Jar Salads
Photo by Bernard Wen
Okay, yeah, the mason jar trend is so hipster—but these jars pack a whole bunch of food and look hella trendy while doing it. Have your lunch in style with the southwestern salad or chicken, avocado, and tomato salad.
5. Avocado Ice Cream
Photo by Hannah Lin
With all of the upcoming food trends, we’re well aware that savory ice cream is on fleek these days. Shake up that old vanilla ice cream with some avo flavor. Recipe here.
6. The Eggocado
Photo by Libby Perold
Forget the avocado toast for a sec and try this nutrient-packed breakfast newbie. Take out the seed, put in the egg, and cook.
7. BaLT
Photo by Tiare Brown
Bacon, egg and tomato is so 2014. Switch it up with this game-changer that balances sriracha-mayo hot sauce with refreshing ‘cado. This is not your usual sammy.
And if you’re just lookin’ for some good ole gauc: