Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Fruit Beyond Smashing: Our Absolute Favorite Avocado Recipes for Every Meal By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 1, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Chris Simpson Botanically, avocados are a fruit, but in the kitchen, they're smooth like buttah. Full of fiber and heart-friendly fats—plus respectable amounts of vitamin C and potassium—they swing easily from salads to sweets, thanks to their creamy texture and neutral taste. One important note: Be sure to eat the flesh closest to the skin, as it it has the most phytonutrients. One of the many reasons why we love avocados is the fact that they're available all year round in grocery stores. When you're choosing an avocado, give it a gentle (yes, gentle!) squeeze: If it yields slightly, it's ripe and ready to eat; if mushy, it's overripe, but as long as the flesh is still green, you can use it in baked goods or a smoothie. If you buy firm ones, remember that they'll take several days to ripen. It's best to store your avocado at room temperature, but if you need to slow down ripening for a few days, pop them in the fridge. Want to enjoy them sooner? To speed up the ripening process, stash them in a paper bag with a banana. To keep cut avocados from oxidizing and turning brown, sprinkle a little lemon juice over the flesh, cover, and refrigerate for up to a day. How to enjoy your avocados at home is never a problem—from breakfast toast or smoothies to sandwiches, guac, salads, bowls, and even desserts, the options truly are endless. But if you could use a little inspiration, let this collection of avocado recipes inspire you. We're big fans of the fruit, which is why you can trust that each and every one of these recipe ideas is so delicious. When you're in the mood for a quick, satisfying snack, drizzle a halved, pitted avocado with lime juice and olive oil and top with furikake seasoning or sesame seeds. Ahead, get the full scoop on this clever chameleon—whether you have a common Hass or a jumbo Choquette, enjoy your fruit in any one of these stellar avocado recipes. 01 of 15 Avocado-and-Beet Poke Bowl Chris Simpson This nourishing vegan bowl, which features steamed beets, cucumber, and avocado tossed with a ginger-garlic-lime-soy sauce, is best served over soba noodles or rice. View Recipe 02 of 15 Double-Chocolate Muffins Chris Simpson Not all avocado recipes are green! This favorite fruit is a secret ingredient in desserts where its healthy fats work wonders. These decadent yet healthy-ish muffins feature avocado and whole wheat flour. View Recipe 03 of 15 Martha's Classic Gucamole Chelsea Cavanaugh We love guacamole: We love it without tomatoes, with nori, and we especially adore this over the top version from our founder, who adds hard-boiled eggs and plantain chips. View Recipe 04 of 15 Almond-Avocado Smoothie Jonathan Gregson The creamy texture of avocado makes it a stellar player in smoothies, such as the avocado-orange-banana-yogurt smoothie, pictured here, and our newest favorite, a vegan smoothie made with almond milk, bananas, and spinach. View Recipe 05 of 15 Avocado and Coconut Oil Toast Romulo Yanes There's good reason avocado toast has been such a trend; rich, creamy avocado is a perfect foil for crunchy toast. It's a healthy, delicious snack that comes together fast. Adding coconut oil gives a rich, tropical taste that really elevates this heart-healthy bite. View Recipe 06 of 15 Avocado Sushi Joanna Garcia Creamy avocado is paired with crunchy vegetables in these DIY sushi rolls. View Recipe 07 of 15 Corn and Avocado Salad with Goddess Dressing Petrina Tinslay Whether for a potluck or a party or a family dinner, this salad shines. It can be made up to eight hours ahead—that's because the finely diced avocado is stirred into the dressing for creaminess without browning. View Recipe 08 of 15 Vegan Avocado Ice Cream Martyna Szczesna There's no hiding the green in this refreshing and unusual dairy- free dessert. It's creamy thanks to the avocado and coconut milk. View Recipe 09 of 15 Avocado-and Boursin Sandwiches Lennart Weibull Colorful and delicious, this vegetarian sandwich is piled high with vegetables, including creamy avocado, shredded carrots, red cabbage, cucumber slices, and pea shoots, as well as our favorite creamy, garlicky cheese. View Recipe 10 of 15 Grapefruit, Salmon, and Avocado Salad Romulo Yanes Bright-pink salmon matches perfectly with slices of fresh grapefruit, both in terms of flavor and color! Slices of creamy avocado soften this lively, flavorful salad. View Recipe 11 of 15 Avocado-Chocolate Pudding You can probably guess the base of this updated childhood favorite. Trust us, the taste is all cocoa—the avocado is there for creaminess. View Recipe 12 of 15 Peekaboo Avocado Toast Ryan Liebe The classic egg-in-a-hole meets avocado toast in this not-to-be-missed mash up. View Recipe 13 of 15 West Coast Grilled Vegetable Pizza Even pizza gets the avocado treatment, and this grilled iteration is a great option to enjoy when you want something a little lighter but still indulgent. Another fast-food-turned-health-food we adore? Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Spicy Avocado Sauce. View Recipe 14 of 15 Kale and Lentil Bowl with Avocado Dressing Bryan Gardner We're rather partial to avocado dressing. This dairy-free version is the creamy finish this hearty bowl needs. View Recipe 15 of 15 Avocado, Salsa, and Cilantro Omelet Chris Simpson There's no cheese here! Instead, this omelet is stuffed with creamy avocado, a spoonful of salsa, and plenty of cilantro. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit