You are definitely not gonna be looking for fruits and vegetables when craving comfort food. Sure a huge juicy burger, a creamy bowl of mac and cheese, and bacon are utter bliss, but the guilt might weigh you down. Avocado is filled with healthy fats that keep you satisfied longer and beat your cravings.
Here are better ways to eat your favorite comfort foods, but with a healthy twist.
1. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Photo by Emily Hu
Long gone are the days we feel guilty for binging on chocolate. These are our new favorite indulgence that loves us back.
2. Guac Fries
Photo by Max Bartick
I’m not sure what this is but I am so glad it exists.
3. Baked Egg in Avocado
Photo by Lauren Feld
Or “eggcado” is the perfect comfort food that you’ll actually want to wake up in the morning for before your alarm.
4. Healthy Avocado Quesadillas
Photo by Emily Gordon
These healthified mini quesadilla will still hit the spot.
5. Baked Avocado Egg Rolls
Photo by Sarah Silbiger
These baked seriously good avo egg rolls will put any fried egg roll to shame.
6. Creamy Vegan Pesto Sauce
Photo by Mulin Xiong
Pasta + pesto is the world’s best gift to humans (after avocado). This pesto sauce packs all the punch without any animal products.
7. Grilled Cheese with Avocado & Red Onion
Photo by Madeline Courant Rathbun
We all know that grilled cheese is the ultimate drunchie. Add some avo and red onion to really impress your drunk self and pals.
8. Dark Chocolate Avocado Brownies
Photo by Olivia D’Aiutolo
We’ll take 30 rounds of these tysm.
9. Avocado Mousse
Photo by Danielle Cahoon
We’re on cloud nine with this heavenly mousse.
10. Vegan Double Chocolate Avocado Fudge Cookies
Photo by Katherine Baker
This just proves that chocolate and avocado are meant to be.
11. Chipotle Guacamole
Photo by Lily Lou
For when you hit rock bottom and are too broke to afford Chipotle for comfort.
12. Crunchy Beer-Battered Avocado Fries With Salsa
Photo by Schafer Ross
Everything you ever wanted in one. *Crying tears of joy.*
13. Avocado Shakshuka
Photo by Robert Arrasate
The comfort food of dreams. Best part? You can make it right in your toaster oven.
14. Chocolate Chip Cookies
Photo by Emily Nocera
The least basic dessert.
15. Inside-Out Peanut Butter Cups
Photo by Katherine Baker
Everything you know and love except better and healthier.
16. Avocado Basil Bacon Ice Cream
Photo by Hanna Lin
Weird food combos sometimes turn out to be the most delicious.
17. BEC Avocado Breakfast Nachos on Mini Waffles
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
If this isn’t comfort food perfection, I don’t know what is.
18. Salmon Poké Bowls in Avocado
Photo by Evan Eu
For when you want 1,000 rolls of sushi but still wanna be healthy. This easy poké recipe will make you forget all about sushi.
19. Avocado Toast with Microwave Poached Egg
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Last but not least, our favorite most basic breakfast ever that we pretend not to love but never fails us to satisfy our cravings each time.