Avocados are awesome for many reasons. Not only are these buttery fruits delicious, but they’re also good for you! Avocados are the only fruits that provide a substantial amount of monounsaturated fat, which is a healthy kind of fat that is good for your heart and helps lower bad cholesterol levels. They are also high in essential nutrients and contain a particular type of antioxidant, which is associated with preventing degenerative diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. In addition to being healthy and delicious, avocados can be incorporated into many meals which you have probably never considered. Here are some yummy ways to incorporate avocado into your daily diet as much as possible!
1. Avocado Pudding
Yes, avocado as dessert. Skip the cornstarch next time you make pudding and substitute it for avocados. Get the recipe here!
2. Avocado Pasta
Similar to creamy alfredo pasta sauce, but better because it includes avocados. Subtitue the linguine for zucchini noodles for an even healthier option. Get the recipe here.
3. Avocado Quesadillas
Cut down the carbs next time you make quesadillas by replacing cheese for avocado! Get the recipe here.
4. Avocado Bacon and Eggs
Remember egg in a hole? This is egg in a (avocado) hole…with bacon. Avocado and eggs are a delicious combination. And bacon is delicious with just about everything. Get the recipe here.
5. Avocado, Pesto, Spinach, and Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Guilt-free grilled cheese. Get the recipe here.
6. Avocado Pizza
They really have a recipe for any kind of pizza these days. Get the recipe here.
7. Avocado Banana Chocolate Cookies
Instead of using 1 cup of butter in your cookies, use a delicious butter fruit! Get the recipe here.
8. Avocado Mug Cake
We’ve all heard of brownie in a mug. This option is just as easy and delicious, but better because it involves avocados. Also, it only takes 5 minutes! Get the recipe here.
And there you have it! Eight delicious ways to incorporate more avocados into your diet, for all you avocado lovers!