There’s no denying that avocado ranks at the top of the superfood chain, thanks in part to its high monounsaturated (aka healthy!) fat content. The fruit — yes, technically avocado is a fruit — has a uniquely creamy texture and mild flavor that lends to major versatility in the kitchen. Curious how to incorporate the fiber-packed brain food into any meal of the day? This healthy avocado recipe roundup is your answer.
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Breakfast: Baked Avocado Egg (via FitSugar)
This baked egg-in-an-avo recipe is sure to keep you satiated, satisfied, and slim. Why? You won’t be running to your office kitchen for a munchkin after enjoying this filling and flavorful meal. Mid-morning hunger pains no more!
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Lunch: BLT Salad (via Yummly)
Remix a classic with this BLT salad and you’ll forget the tasty trio was ever sandwiched between slices of bread. Major brownie points for the addition of avocado and mozzarella cheese to the mix, which ensure this lunch is hearty enough to hold you ’til snack time.
Snack: Avocado and Lime Bread (via My Kitchen Affair)
Ditch the Oreos and instead slice up a piece of this sophisticated and heart-healthy avocado and lime bread when tea time rolls around. The simple recipe replaces butter with avocado, making the quick bread guilt-free without sacrificing taste or texture. Enjoy it plain or with your topping of choice. Need inspiration? All-natural jam, nut butter, low-fat cream cheese, and honey all sound like perfect picks to us!
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Dinner: Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa (via Laylita)
Like avocado, salmon is full of healthy, good-for-you fats (specifically, Omega-3s). When the two flavorful foods are paired together, well, our bodies — and taste buds — are pretty into it. That’s why we’re obsessed with this summery recipe for spiced and grilled salmon topped with refreshing avocado salsa. We suggest you make this dinner a priority next weekend.
Dessert: Chocolate Avocado Pudding (via How Sweet It Is)
If you think avocado is for savory-only meals, think again. Brilliant bakers incorporate the velvety ingredient in desserts either as a butter substitute or an all-around thickening agent. This rich recipe mixes avocado with deep, dark chocolate, coconut milk, and honey for an ultimate (and all-natural!) sweet treat.
There was a time when I completely avoided avocado! What a mistake that was because man was I missing out!
All avocado, all the time!