Don't be turned off by the calorie count; there are many reasons avocados should be a staple in a healthy diet. Fiber-rich and full of anti-inflammatory omega-3s, avocados are a versatile produce pick that can be delicious in breakfast, lunch, dinner, and, yes, even dessert.
In need of an incredibly quick breakfast? Try this easy avocado toast from POPSUGAR Food. This vegetarian breakfast comes together in under five minutes, and it has a great blend of protein and carbs to hit the spot.
For a one-two punch of omega-3s in your breakfast, and bake an egg in an avocado. Beyond a high protein count, this low-sugar, fiber-filled breakfast kicks off your day on a healthy high note.
Detox deliciously with this green power smoothie. In addition to nutrient-rich spinach, this drink hydrates with coconut water and aloe vera juice and flushes out toxins with fresh lemon juice. The addition of creamy avocado brings anti-inflammatory omega-3s to the mix.
Bake up a batch of hearty, vegetarian-friendly burgers made with sweet potatoes, black beans, millet, and corn. Dollop on fresh avocado cream sauce to tie everything together deliciously with a dose of healthy fat.
For a high-protein pasta, try this creamy avocado pasta recipe from Oh She Glows bumps the dish up to almost 14 grams. It's the perfect way for vegans — or anyone laying off dairy — to enjoy a comforting bowl of pasta.
For a quick and tasty detoxifying recipe, this crunchy cabbage and hemp salad is for you. Once you're done chopping and dicing a few ingredients, this filling, fiber-rich recipe comes together in a flash.
Made with diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, avocado, and balls of fresh mozzarella and tossed with homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this cucumber-avocado caprese salad makes a refreshing post-workout snack.
Hydrate and blast belly fat with this low-calorie, anti-inflammatory cucumber and avocado soup. A pinch of cayenne as well as garlic adds a bit of spice and a metabolism boost.
Skip your afternoon cup of coffee, and refresh with a frozen green-tea treat. Greek yogurt and ripe avocado lay the base for a creamy, fiber-filled popsicle, while caffeinated Japanese matcha powder provides the kick you need to beat the dreaded afternoon slump.
