Avocados are having their moment, and for good reason. They’re not just for toast anymore—this versatile fruit can be used in so many creative ways to make your meals more interesting and nutritious. From breakfast to dessert, there’s a lot you can do with an avocado. Here are a handful of recipes to inspire you with creations you probably never imagined eating!

Grilled Stuffed Avocados
These grilled avocados are stuffed with Asian marinated steak, red peppers, grilled corn, and scallions. Serve with a side of rice for a great summer meal.
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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Cream Sauce
Zucchini noodles with avocado cream sauce make a perfect side dish or light meal for summer. Add some grilled shrimp or chicken for a heartier meal.
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Lime Avocado Tart
This avocado tart is full of zesty lime flavor and gluten-free. It makes a great summer treat.
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Blueberry Avocado Pancakes
These avocado pancakes are packed with fresh blueberries, fluffy and thick. Topped with a poached egg, they’re a perfect combination of savory and sweet.
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Sweet Potato Patties with Chickpeas and Creamy Avocado Sauce
These sweet potato patties with chickpeas and creamy avocado sauce are great for dinner. The combination of ingredients shows a creative way to enjoy avocado in a savory meal.
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Green Pasta Sauce Recipe For Baby Avocado Pesto
This creamy avocado pesto pasta is loaded with healthy ingredients. It’s a great choice for adding avocado to a family-friendly dish.
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Mediterranean Chicken Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This quick Mediterranean chicken salad is perfect for busy weeknights. The addition of avocado adds a fresh and creative touch to the meal.
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Avocado Egg Salad
Avocado egg salad gives a simple and creamy twist on the traditional egg salad. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a fresh way to use avocado.
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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Heart Shaped Sandwich
These heart-shaped sandwiches with avocado and smoked salmon make a fun appetizer. They show avocado in a creative and nice way.
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Easy Avocado Chocolate Truffles
These chocolate truffles made with avocado are super easy to make. They highlight avocado’s versatility in sweet treats.
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Easy Quinoa Spinach Avocado Power Salad Recipe
This power salad has quinoa, spinach, and avocado, making it a vibrant and quick meal option that creatively uses avocado.
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Avocado Salsa
Avocado salsa with lime dressing is easy to prepare and perfect for picnics or gatherings. It’s a great way to enjoy avocado in a fresh and tangy dish.
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Grated Avocado Toast
Grated avocado toast is a complete breakfast. Hard-boiled egg grated over mashed avocado and fresh tomato slices make it a creative and hearty start to the day.
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Creamy Avocado Pasta
This pasta dish has all you’d want in a creamy sauce, but with avocado instead of cream. It’s rich, smooth, and light, showing how avocado can be a great addition to pasta.
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Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls
Fresh avocado and shiitake spring rolls are a tasty meal. Fresh veggies and noodles add texture and flavor, making them a great way to enjoy avocado.
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Avocado Quesadillas
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these avocado quesadillas are great for lunch. Kids will love them!
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Avocado Carbonara
Avocado carbonara is extra creamy and ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s a great addition to your weeknight meals and perfect for summer.
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Chocolate Avocado Mousse
This chocolate avocado mousse is quick to prepare, sweet, and creamy. Perfect for kids with food allergies, it’s a great way to use avocado in desserts.
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Prawn and Avocado Salad
Prawn and avocado salad is a light dish for lunch or dinner. This salad is a great way to include healthy fats, lean protein, and fresh veggies.
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Avocado Kale Salad With Egg
This creamy avocado kale salad is ready in just 15 minutes. It’s a perfect side dish or meal with fresh kale, avocado, and hardboiled eggs.
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Dragon Roll Sushi Recipe
The dragon roll sushi is a showstopper and tastes amazing. This inside-out maki sushi roll can now be made at home, featuring avocado as a key ingredient.
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Best Avocado Deviled Eggs Recipe
These avocado deviled eggs are a healthier twist on the classic recipe. They pack in the rich avocado with some seasoning to take the flavors up a notch.
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Avocado Chickpea Salad With Feta
This easy avocado chickpea salad is great for summer picnics, barbecues, and make-ahead meals. Combine roasted chickpeas, lettuce, fresh veggies, and a light olive oil dressing.
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Fresh Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
Celebrate fresh summer flavors with this colorful Tex Mex-inspired salad. Corn, tomato, and avocado come together with a tangy chili-lime vinaigrette.
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Cold Avocado Soup
This cold avocado soup is creamy and refreshing. Somewhere between guacamole and gazpacho, it’s a great light meal or starter on a hot day.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.