Don’t Let Those Avocados Go Bad! 14 Creative Recipe Ideas to Use Them

Avocados: the creamy, versatile fruit (yes, fruit!) that elevates any dish. But let’s be honest, they can be tricky. You buy them unripe, life gets busy, and suddenly you’re staring down a pile of perfectly good avocados on the verge of going bad.

Fear not, fellow avocado enthusiasts!

This isn’t just a guacamole or avocado toast story. We’ve got 67 delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that will turn those avocados into culinary masterpieces.

Beyond the Dip:

Step outside your guacamole comfort zone with vibrant dips like our creamy avocado hummus, a refreshing avocado salsa, or a decadent spinach and artichoke dip.

Salad Supercharger:

Turn ordinary salads into showstoppers! Avocado adds richness to leafy green salads like our Cobb salad or chicken avocado Caprese or complements eggs in our keto egg salad. It’s a true next-level ingredient.

Low-Carb Carb Replacements:

Ditch the bread and embrace the avocado “boat”! Slice your avocado in half, scoop out some flesh, and fill it with anything from buffalo chicken to crab salad to a classic egg and bacon breakfast. Portable and delicious, they’re perfect for work lunches.

Sweet Surprise:

Avocados in dessert? Believe it! They add a decadent twist to chocolatey treats like our avocado chocolate pudding, (keto) chocolate truffles, or even chocolate zucchini bread.

14 Delicious Avocado Recipes to Try

1. Avocado Tomato Salad With Herbs, Corn and Cucumber

Craving a burst of summer freshness? Look no further than this vibrant Avocado Tomato Salad with Herbs, Corn, and Cucumber! This easy recipe combines creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet corn with a zesty lime dressing. It’s a flavor and texture explosion in every bite, perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a delightful appetizer.pen_sparktunesharemore_vert

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup cooked corn kernels
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, and cilantro.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can use crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese in the salad.
• If you don’t have fresh cilantro, you can substitute it with chopped parsley or basil.
• To prevent the avocado from browning, you can toss it with a little bit of lime juice before adding it to the salad.
• This salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken, fish, or steak. It can also be served as a light lunch or appetizer.

Enjoy!

2. Chicken Avocado Salad

Craving a lunch that’s both hearty and refreshing? Look no further than this delicious Chicken Avocado Salad! Packed with protein from the chicken and healthy fats from the avocado, this salad is sure to keep you satisfied all afternoon. It’s also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken breast
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Optional additions: chopped cooked bacon or ham, crumbled cheese, cherry tomatoes

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately on a bed of lettuce or enjoy in a sandwich wrap.

Tips:

• To prevent the avocado from browning, you can toss it with a bit of lime or lemon juice before adding it to the salad.
• If you don’t have fresh cilantro or parsley, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried herbs.
• This recipe is easily customizable to your taste. Feel free to add in other ingredients that you enjoy, such as chopped grapes, crumbled cheese, or a sprinkle of hot sauce.

3. BLT Guac

A word of warning about this recipe: you may never be able to eat regular guacamole again. Yes, it’s THAT good. You’re welcome.

Get the recipe from Delish.

4. Best-Ever Guacamole

The most rocking’, guac’n, appetizer ever made. We recommend making a bunch and then dolloping it on….well, just about everything. 

Get the recipe from Delish.

5. Herby Avocado Hummus

If chickpeas and avocados ran off together, they’d come back bearing this love child of a recipe. And, oh-baby, it’s good. 

Get the recipe from Bon Appetit.

6. Brassicas Bowl

This is a dish for those times when you’re feeling extra.

A texturally complex salad that provides brains and beauty?

Yes, please! This recipe is a delicious way to mix up your keto salad routine and is sure to be a home run. 

Get the recipe from Bon Appetit.

7. Baked Avocado Egg-In-A-Hole

So simple, yet incredibly delicious!

To make the egg fit in the avocado, scoop out enough avocado to create room for the egg.

Go wide instead of deep. Also if you scoop too deep, it will take the egg longer to cook.

It’s a really easy avocado recipe that takes less than 25 minutes to make.

All you need is 2 avocados, 4 large eggs, and a few other kitchen staples.

You got yourself a fatty, low-carb meal. Grab the full recipe here Baked Avocado Egg-In-A-Hole.

8. Stuffed Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

If you are tired of eating the same salad day after day, this avocado chicken salad recipe is for you.

This stuffed avocado recipe combines chicken and avocados, two things everyone loves!

It’s one meal we included in the 7-day Keto diet plan here on our site. You can grab the recipe here.

9. Crispy Baked Avocado Fries

Unfortunately, potato fries are off-limits on the keto diet.

But not to worry. These crispy baked avocado fries are just as delicious, if not more. They will take your taste buds to a different level.

They are a healthier and more nutritious alternative to french fries. And unlike regular French fries, avocado fries contain very little saturated fat.

This is a really super easy recipe anyone can make.

Just slice up an avocado, slather into Keto-friendly breadcrumbs, and bake until crispy. Viola, you got a healthy and delicious meal. Grab the full recipe here.

10. Guacamole Recipe

I make guacamole 2 to 3 times per week. It’s one of my favorite avocado recipes to make.

You can use it as a spread or dip for veggie chips.

With only a few ingredients, it’s a breeze to make too. Here’s my favorite guacamole recipe you need to try.

11. Avocado Toast Recipe

This avocado toast recipe is delicious and super easy to make. It’s perfect for breakfast or mid-day snacks.

It’s one of the yummiest avocado recipes you’ll taste, yet you’ll find beauty in its simplicity.

To make an avocado toast, first, toast a piece of low-carb Keto bread.

Next, mash a medium avocado in a mixing bowl with a fork.

I like to sprinkle 1 tsp of avocado oil and 1/2 tsp of salt and ground black pepper to give a little kick.

Then spread the mixture on the toasted slice of Keto bread.

Garnish with pepper flakes and serve!

It’s absolutely delicious!

12. Avocado Dressing Recipe

If you love avocados as I do, then you’ll love this avocado dressing recipe.

It’s a great way to add more healthy fats to your salad in a different way than simply slicing up avocado.

Avocados also add more benefits to your health. In fact, they increase your nutrient absorptions.

Pretty amazing right?

This is an excellent reason always to include a healthy fat source when you eat veggies. Without it, a lot of the beneficial plant nutrients will go to waste.

If you’re following our 7-day vegan keto diet, make sure you eat plenty of avocados.

Ok here’s what you need to make an avocado dressing.

Avocados, avocado oil, garlic, and sea salt. Check out the full recipe here for the full ingredient list and directions.

13. Avocado Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies make great breakfast and snacks.

But unfortunately, if you are on the Keto diet, you can’t have your typical fruit smoothies.

That’s because most fruits are heavy in carbs, which makes them foods not to avoid on keto.

They can potentially kick you out of ketosis.

But you don’t have to worry about getting out of ketosis with this avocado smoothie. In fact, it will help you sip your way to ketosis and curb your appetite like crazy.

It’s a favorite here on our site. If you’re looking for something vegan that will energize you, this is the smoothie recipe you want to try. Grab the recipe here.

7. Avocado Egg Salad

This yummy egg salad makes use of avocados in place of mayo. Crunchy red onions and fresh dill provide extra flavor here but you can customize it further with bacon, chicken, or pickles!

Pro tip: if making ahead, squeeze lemon juice over the top and seal with plastic wrap to prevent the avocados from browning.

Get the recipe from Thatlowcarblife.com

Enjoy These Avocado Recipes

Avocados are a delicious healthy fruit that makes just about anything tastes better. They can be a great addition to a variety of dishes.

They are also highly nutritious and can be very beneficial to your health.

Another avocado recipe I didn’t add is this vegan avocado smoothie recipe. It’s easy and tasty, you’ll definitely enjoy it!