Guacamole: always worth the extra charge at restaurants, sure to please at a party, and not too bad for you, either. Thanks to the avocados, guac contains healthy fats and is packed with vitamins C and E.
We all love it (see if you’re romantically involved with it here), and these exciting ways to step up your guac game are about to make you love it even more.
1. Guac-Hummus Hybrid
Photo by Benji Shapiro
You no longer have to choose between chickpeas and avocados. This recipe lets you have both, and is more delicious than either alone. Bonus: it’s packed with protein.
2. Strawberry Peach Guac
Photo by Natalie Cantave
Perfect for a summer barbecue, this sweet guac recipe will win over everyones heart.
3. Kale Guacamole
Photo courtesy of makingthymeforhealth.com
Or guac-kale-mole, if you will. Perfect for your healthy friend, or the one who loves to rep Beyonce in a “KALE” sweatshirt every day of the week.
4. Sweet Potato Guac
Photo courtesy of healthyaperture.com
Sweet potatoes make this guac a vibrant orange, which may look a little strange, but rest assured that weird color does not equal weird taste.
5. Curry Guac
Photo courtesy of foodandwine.com
Eastern spices (*cough curry cough*) make this take on guac pretty unforgettable.
6. Tropical Fruit Guac
Photo courtesy of tasteandtellblog.com
A vacation to a tropical island is definitely in order, but if hopping on a plane to a beautiful beach isn’t an option, whip up a batch of this guac. It’s the next best thing.
7. Pomegranate Guac
Photo by Amanda Shulman
This recipe is super delicious, and packed with two superfoods.
8. Piña Colada Guac
Photo courtesy of closetcooking.com
This tropical guac will have you relaxing in no time.
9. Bacon Cojita Guac
Photo courtesy of the seasidebaker.com
Adding bacon and cheese makes pretty much everything better, and guacamole is no exception.
10. Chocolate Guac
Photo courtesy of damyhealth.com
Because everything, especially guacamole, tastes better with chocolate. Hummus does too, actually.
11. Cucumber and Pineapple Guac
Photo courtesy of the latinkitchen.com
The cucumber pineapple combo is oh-so-refreshing.
12. Margarita Guac
Photo courtesy of cookierookie.com
The only thing better than guac? Guac that can get you drunk. Perfect for Friday afternoon.
13. Spicy Guac
Photo by Amanda Schulman
Helloooo, jalapeño. Up the heat with this spicy recipe.
14. Grapefruit Guac
Photo courtesy of gardenbetty.com
Citrus gives this guacamole a zesty twist.