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Home / Nutrition / 7 new ways to use avocado that aren’t toast

7 new ways to use avocado that aren’t toast

chocolate avocado pudding

By Dr. Sharon Stills, NMD

I’m avocado obsessed. I’m definitely one of the millions of women using the avocado emoji and looking at the endless avocado recipes online. I’ve even driven six hours roundtrip to go to the Avocaderia, which calls itself the world’s first avocado bar. In my obsession, I’ve discovered so many great new ways to use avocado — and get the benefits of healthy fat, fiber, vitamins A, B6, C, D, K and potassium.

My 4 favorite avocado recipes

I love using avocados for every part of my meals — from happy hour guacamole to my all-time favorite dessert of avocado chocolate pudding. (You can see my recipe below.)

I make my guests guess what the pudding is made of — they rarely figure it out!

Avocado chocolate pudding

Ingredients:
1 avocado
2 Tbsp. of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. of raw nut butter (I prefer cashew or almond)
2 Tbsp. of coconut sugar, raw honey or maple syrup (I prefer maple syrup)
5 Tbsp. of non-dairy milk (I prefer coconut)
1 tsp of vanilla
Pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients in your blender. Chill and serve.

You can also add these toppings:

  • Shredded coconut
  • Nut pieces (I prefer pistachios – yum yum!)
  • Raw dark chocolate pieces
  • Sliced bananas
  • Red raspberries or strawberries

I always double or triple the recipe depending on who’s coming to dinner.

Avocado mayonnaise

Tastes even better than regular mayonnaise, and if you’re allergic to eggs, it’s a life saver.Here’s how you make it:

Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1/4 C organic olive oil
1 tsp of lemon juice, lime juice or apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a traditional blender or food processor.
2. Use immediately as a spread for sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres, or save and store in a sealed container for two days maximum.
3. Enjoy your delicious, nutrient-packed mayonnaise alternative!

Grilled avocado

I discovered grilled avocado recently as an appetizer while on vacation. I think we ate six orders of them #avocadobinge! This is really delicious and simple:

  • Slice avocados
  • Brush with olive oil and shichimi togarashi (a delicious Japanese spice mixture)
  • Put face down on the grill for a few minutes

Avocado sandwiches

Here’s my last secret when it comes to eating avocado — you can cut them in half and stuff them with all sorts of my favorite things. I like filling them with tuna salad for a new kind of sandwich.

A few extra ways to use an avocado

Avocado and raw honey face mask

This ultra-hydrating moisture mask will give your skin that post-facial glow without the outrageous expense of a spa treatment. This works as an overall body mask too.

Ingredients:
½ avocado, mashed
1 Tbsp. raw organic honey

Instructions:

1. Blend avocado and honey until the mixture forms a uniform, creamy texture
2. Apply an even layer to face, avoiding eye area
3. Leave on for 15 minutes
4. Rinse with warm water

Avocado hair care

Once your face and body get the avocado treatment, try it on your hair too.

Ingredients:
1 avocado
2 Tbsp. organic olive oil

Instructions

1. Blend avocado and olive oil together
2. Apply to damp hair
3. Leave on for 15 minutes
4. Rinse and shampoo your hair

Avocado pit foot massager

Several dried avocado pits in a big bowl can be a wonderful treat when you roll your feet over them for an at-home massage.

One final avocado trick

Have you seen frozen avocado at the grocery store? You can also freeze them at home by mashing them together with a little bit of lemon and storing in a re-sealable bag or glass container. Freezing is such an easy way to make sure you have a ripe avocado that’s ready to go whenever you need it. And hopefully, this trick will keep you from that sinking feeling you get when you realize all of your avocados have gotten too ripe. Enjoy!

Get more great ideas from Dr. Stills with her blog 4 dos and don’ts to be happy in menopause.

Published January 18, 2018 - Last Updated October 21, 2020Filed Under: Nutrition

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