Recipe

3 Simple Ways to Get Your Avocado Fix This Summer

By Emmy Daniels at DePaul University

Everybody’s favorite source of healthy fats is worth eating year-round – but when summer temperatures start rising, there’s only so much avo-toast and guac you can eat before craving a change.

Here’s 3 super simple, no-bake recipes to help you get your avocado fix this summer.

Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 10
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 avocado
  • 5 oz dark chocolate, melted
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder

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Step 1

Scoop out avocado and mash with a fork.

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Step 2

Pour in melted chocolate and mix.

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Step 3

Freeze for 30 minutes, or until solid.

Step 4

Roll avocado-chocolate mixture into balls, and cover in cocoa powder.

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Mango-Avocado Smoothie Bowl

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 1
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 mango
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 lemon

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Step 1

Add all ingredients to blender.

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Step 2

Blend until smooth. Cover with toppings of choice for a smoothie bowl, or sip with a straw on a hot day.

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Avocado Hummus

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 1
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

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Step 1

Add all ingredients to blender.

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Step 2

Blend until smooth. Serve with chips or pita.

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