12 Quick, Easy & Healthy Avocado Recipes

Looking for avocado recipes? From easy lunches and fresh salads to smoothies, soup, and guacamole, these avocado recipes are simple, healthy, and full of flavor.

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Avocados are one of my favorite superfoods. They are the perfect ingredient to keep on hand for a quick meal or snack.

So here are a dozen easy avocado recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Use an avocado as a bowl, or as a replacement for dairy or mayonnaise. Try an avocado smoothie, a sweet treat, or a seasonal salad or an easy appetizer. All are healthy (and gluten-free) ways to use avocados.

Quick & Easy Avocado Recipes

1

Avocado Tuna Salad

This tuna salad gets its creaminess from avocado instead of mayo. A squeeze of lemon adds a little brightness, and the celery gives it some crunch. Stuffed in avocado halves, it's an easy lunch when you want something simple.

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2

Mexican Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Avocado blends into a smooth, creamy mousse with rich chocolate flavor from cacao or cocoa powder. Cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne give it the same warm flavors you'd find in Mexican hot chocolate.

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3

Key Lime Pie Smoothie

If you're a fan of key lime pie, you'll love this smoothie. It's creamy from the avocado and coconut milk, with plenty of fresh lime flavor. It's one of my favorite smoothies when I want something a little different.

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4

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Avocado Mango Salsa

The chicken is marinated with plenty of lime and cilantro, then topped with avocado mango salsa. The sweet mango and creamy avocado are so good with the grilled chicken.

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5

Avocado Caprese Salad

Creamy avocado is layered with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, then finished with balsamic. It's a simple twist on a Caprese salad that's especially good during tomato season.

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6

BLT Salad with Avocado and Chipotle Dressing

Everything you'd expect in a BLT is in this salad, along with creamy avocado and a smoky chipotle dressing. It's filling enough for lunch, but it also makes an easy dinner on a warm evening.

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7

Roasted Asparagus Avocado Soup

Roasting the asparagus brings out its flavor. Then the avocado gets blended in, so the soup is smooth and creamy without adding cream. Add squeeze of lemon at the end and garnish with a couple of roasted asparagus stalks.

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8

Avocado, Bacon and Balsamic

Creamy avocado, crispy bacon, a drizzle of balsamic and flaky sea salt make a surprisingly good combination. I like this one for breakfast, but it's just as good when you need a quick snack.

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9

Easy Guacamole Recipe

Ripe avocado, lime, and onion are all you need for this simple guacamole, but you can dress it with cilantro and a little jalapeño, or your favorite add-ins. Serve it with tortilla chips, spoon it over tacos, or add a scoop to your favorite burrito bowl.

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10

Turkey, Avocado & Raspberry Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Sweet raspberries, creamy avocado, and roast turkey make this salad a little more interesting than the usual lunch. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey after the holidays.

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11

Cucumber Avocado Salad

Crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes are tossed with a simple lemon dressing. This is the kind of side salad that goes with just about anything on or off the grill.

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12

Avocado Smoothie with Cacao and Collagen

This smoothie is rich and chocolatey, with a creamy texture from the avocado. If you're looking for something besides a fruit smoothie, this one's worth trying.

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Whether you need a quick lunch, an easy side dish, or a new way to use up a few ripe avocados, there's plenty to try here. Save this roundup so you'll have these avocado recipes handy the next time you're wondering what to make.