17 Genius New Ways to Eat Avocado

Avocados are native to Mexico and Central America and are basically the best food ever. You can eat them con todo, and they're full of healthy monounsaturated fats, so they're really good for you too. Here, 17 insanely delicious new ways to try them that go beyond guacamole.

1. Avocado-Coconut Popsicles

These creamy popsicles will make you wish the warm weather was here again.

Get the recipe on Skinny Taste.

2. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

Enough said.

Get the recipe on Detoxinista.

3. Avocado Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Ice cream-lovers rejoice! This low-carb, dairy-free recipe has a bunch of healthy fats, which makes it the perfect indulgence.

Get the recipe on Keto Diet App.

4. Frozen Avocado Margaritas

Fact: Tequila makes everything better. These margaritas are sweet, crisp, and bursting with citrus flavor.

Get the recipe on Cooking Stoned.

5. Vegan Avocado Mayo

Give your mayo a new and rich flavor by adding avocado. If you're vegan, this is also a good way to get some extra healthy fats that you'd miss out on from dairy products.

Get the recipe on Girl Makes Food.

6. Fudgy Avocado Brownies

Um, yes, please.

Get the recipe on Southern In Law.

7. Avocado Chocolate Frosting

This will go perfectly with the brownie recipe from above. It tastes completely as it should — rich, creamy, and exactly like chocolate.

Get the recipe on Paleo Spirit.

8. Avocado Risotto

Avocado helps make risotto creamier than ever.

Get the recipe on Tasty Kitchen.

9. Kiwi Avocado Smoothie With Lime and Honey

You get healthy fats and vitamin E from the avocado, plus vitamin C and fiber from the kiwi for a snack that packs a powerful nutrition punch.

Get the recipe on Just Short of Crazy.

10. Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls

These fresh rolls are easy to make, and a perfect and healthy lunchtime meal. They're also super-easy to customize.

Get the recipe on Spa Bettie.

11. Quinoa Avocado Sushi

Replace sushi rice with super-food quinoa, add avocado, and you've got a new take on a familiar recipe.

Get the recipe on The Smart Cookie Blog.

12. Crispy Baked Avocado Fries

Avocado. Fries. That's all.

Get the recipe on Kim's Healthy Eats.

13. Avocado Mac n' Cheese

Bet you thought mac 'n cheese couldn't get any better.

Get the recipe on Two Peas And Their Pod.

14. Avocado Spagetti

This pasta sauce is super-creamy and delicious, and best of all, super quick to make.

Get the recipe on The Londoner.

15. Avocado Key Lime Pie

This dessert is foolproof and adds a perfect twist to the traditional key lime pie.

Get the recipe on Run Hard Eat Clean.

16. Avocado and Lime Bread

All you need is a side of fruit and a cup of coffee, and you've got your go-to Sunday breakfast.

Get the recipe on My Kitchen Affair.

17. Avocado Banana Smoothie

A simple, easy, and delicious recipe that will leave you and your taste buds feeling great.

Get the recipe on Macted.

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