From breakfast to dessert, avocado is a fruit that has a diverse culinary application. Due to its stellar nutrient contents, avocado has gained popularity among countless people around the world.
We commonly know that avocados are used in making guacamole or sliced up on toast. However, there are numerous ways you can use avocados. In this issue, we would love to share two amazing avocado recipes that you would relish for sure. Plus they’re super healthy and can be eaten as a dessert, spread, dressing or as a pre or post-workout meal.
Check out the recipes below and do give them a try!
AVOCADO SMOOTHIES
INGREDIENTS
| INGREDIENTS | |
|---|---|
| ½ Large | Avocado |
| 1½ cups | Cold milk of your choice |
| 1 tsp | Pure vanilla extract |
| 2 tbsp | Honey |
| ⅛ tsp | Salt |
| ¼ cup | Fresh or frozen blueberries |
| 1 cup | Fresh or frozen strawberries |
| 1 scoop | Protein powder, optional |
METHOD
- Peel the avocado and discard the pit.
- Add all the ingredients in a pitcher.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste, then add more honey if needed.
- Serve immediately
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AVOCADO TIP:
For extra flavourings, drizzle some chocolate or caramel sauce around the edge of the cup before pouring in the avocado smoothie. |
CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING
The best substitute to mayonnaise
| INGREDIENTS | |
|---|---|
| ½ cup | Ripe avocado, smush into cup to measure or estimate ½ medium avocado |
| 3 tbsp | Olive or extra virgin olive oil |
| 3 tbsp | Sour cream (you can substitute with Greek or plain, unsweetened yoghourt) |
| 2 tbsp | Lemon juice, freshly squeezed |
| 1 clove | Garlic, peeled |
| ¼ cup | Water (add more if needed) |
| ½ tsp | Kosher salt |
| ¼ tsp | Black pepper |
METHOD
- In a food processor or blender, add the peeled garlic, avocado, freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, salt and black pepper.
- Process until smooth. Be sure to scrape the side down a few times to ensure there are no lumps.
- Thin the salad dressing out with ¼ cup of water. You may add a little extra water until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Keep in an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy the salad dressing!
SPICING IT UP
Take your avocado dressing up a notch by adding some base flavour such as these:
RANCH:
| ¼ tsp | Dried dill |
| ¼ tsp | Parsley |
| ¼ tsp | Chives |
| ¼ tsp | Onion powder |
| ¼ tsp | Garlic powder |
| ¼ tsp | Black pepper |
| ½ tsp | Salt |
| ½ tsp | White sugar |
FRESH HERBS:
¼ cup chopped parsley, dill, coriander or cilantro
GREEK STYLE:
The perfect use for Greek Salad!
2 tsp dried oregano
Extra squeeze of lemon
Sources: Eating Well, Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.
