3 Trending Avocado Recipes You Have to Try

Creamy, buttery and downright delicious, avocados are finally in season and we can’t get enough of them! Whether you spread some mashed avocado across a slice of toast or toss a few fresh cubes into a salad, this versatile fruit has the ability to turn ordinary meals into gourmet treats.

Photo courtesy of Brenda Godinez

Admittedly, we’re a little avo obsessed at the moment, and our desire to experience avo in all its flavourful forms has led us to 3 trending avocado recipes that are too delicious to keep to ourselves. So scroll on down for some avo inspiration!

Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Avocado Pudding 

Recipe and image sourced from www.bbcgoodfood.com

As strange as this combination may sound, chocolate, peanut butter and avocado taste amazing together. These rich and flavourful ingredients blend to form a wonderfully indulgent treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 large, ripe avocados, halved and stoned
• 1 large banana, chopped
• 5 soft prunes, pitted
• 6 tbsp. unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tbsp. smooth peanut putter
• 3 tbsp. cocoa powder
• 100g plain yogurt
• 2 tsp. maple syrup or honey
• Dark chocolate to decorate

Make this avocado pudding.

Avocado, Kale, Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie 

Recipe and image sourced from www.bonappetit.com

Yes, you heard right! Avocado is definitely an ingredient, and this smoothie is all the better for it. Packed with loads of vitamins and nutrients, this gloriously green smoothie uses avocado instead of milk to make a delightfully creamy drink.

Ingredients:

• ½ ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
• ½ cup kale, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
• ¼ cup coconut meat, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup coconut water or iced green tea
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. matcha (green tea powder)
• 1 tbsp. honey
• A pinch of salt

Make this avocado smoothie.

Chicken Taco Avocados

Recipe and image sourced from www.delish.com

If you’re looking for a savoury avocado recipe that bursts with flavour, then be sure to try these chicken taco avocados out! They’re really easy and deliciously wholesome.  

Filling Ingredients:

• 1 cup black beans, cooked
• 1 cup of canned corn
• 1 cup chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar, grated
• 1 packet of Taco Seasoning
• 2 tbsp. fresh coriander
• 3 ripe avocados

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 cup ranch dressing
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 1 tbsp. fresh coriander
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Make these chicken taco avocados. Which of these 3 trending avocado recipes would you like to try? Leave us a comment in the box below to let us know.

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