According to the California Avocado Commission, avocados provide the following:
- A substantial amount of vitamins (B5, K, B2, B6)
- Good fat (monounsaturated fats)
- A natural source of dietary fibers
1. Morning Smoothie Bowl
Ever wanted to know the secret to a creamy smoothie bowl? It’s avocado!
For one person:
The base (in the blender):
- Half of an avocado
- One frozen banana
- 3/4 cup of non-dairy milk (suggestion: cashew or coconut)
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter
Suggested toppings:
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseeds
- Goji berries
- 1 or 2 dates
- Shredded coconut
2. Chocolate Dessert Pudding
For one person:
The base (in the food processor)
- Half of an avocado
- 2 tablespoons of raw cocoa
- 3 dates
Suggested toppings:
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
3. Toasts Toppings
A favorite:
- Gluten-free bread, toasted
- About a quarter of an avocado per toast
- Lemon juice
- Sea salt and pepper
- Top with fresh arugula and any sprouts
4. Stuffed
Cut an avocado in half, remove a bit of flesh, and mix with your favorite bean salads!
Here’s some inspiration for stuffed vegan avocados.
5. Cilantro Creamy Dressing
How about a nutritious dressing?
- One avocado
- A bunch of fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- Sea salt and pepper
- Lime juice (As you wish)
- Water (Adjust depending on the desired texture)
6. Tomato Simple Salad
In the mood for a light dinner? Just create this simple and colorful salad for 2:
- One avocado
- One hand sized tomato
- One cucumber
Toppings:
- Sea salt and pepper
- A line of olive oil
- Cracked nuts or pine nuts
Did you know?
There is an Avocado Bar in New York – A restaurant fully dedicated to avocados.
There is a way of preparing avocado called the Nick and Peel method, which is known to preserve its benefits the most!