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!

A bowl of avocado soup with jalapenos and jalapenos.
Chilled Avocado Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.
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Grilled Stuffed Avocados

Steak stuffed grilled avocados on a metal plate.
Grilled Stuffed Avocados. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

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 creamy avocado sauce and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Cream Sauce. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

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.
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Cream Sauce

Lime Avocado Tart

Avocado lime tart with granola crust topped with cacao nibs.
Lime Avocado Tart. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

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

Avocado pancakes with blueberries and a poached egg on top.
Blueberry Avocado Pancakes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

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

Sweet Potato Patties with Chickpeas and Creamy Avocado Sauce. Photo credit: Chenée Today.

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

Green Pasta Sauce Recipe For Baby Avocado Pesto. Photo credit: Little Healthy Bites.

This creamy avocado pesto pasta is loaded with healthy ingredients. It’s a great choice for adding avocado to a family-friendly dish.
Get the Recipe: Green Pasta Sauce Recipe For Baby Avocado Pesto

Mediterranean Chicken Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Mediterranean Chicken Cucumber and Tomato Salad. Photo credit: Moderately Messy RD.

This quick Mediterranean chicken salad is perfect for busy weeknights. The addition of avocado adds a fresh and creative touch to the meal.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Avocado Egg Salad

Avocado Egg Salad. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

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.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Egg Salad

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Heart Shaped Sandwich

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Heart Shaped Sandwich. Photo credit: Picnic Lifestyle.

These heart-shaped sandwiches with avocado and smoked salmon make a fun appetizer. They show avocado in a creative and nice way.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon and Avocado Heart Shaped Sandwich

Easy Avocado Chocolate Truffles

Easy Avocado Chocolate Truffles. Photo credit: Picnic Lifestyle.

These chocolate truffles made with avocado are super easy to make. They highlight avocado’s versatility in sweet treats.
Get the Recipe: Easy Avocado Chocolate Truffles

Easy Quinoa Spinach Avocado Power Salad Recipe

Easy Quinoa Spinach Avocado Power Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Basics With Bails.

This power salad has quinoa, spinach, and avocado, making it a vibrant and quick meal option that creatively uses avocado.
Get the Recipe: Easy Quinoa Spinach Avocado Power Salad Recipe

Avocado Salsa

Avocado Salsa. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

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.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Salsa

Grated Avocado Toast

Grated Avocado Toast. Photo credit: Courtney’s Sweets.

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

Creamy Avocado Pasta. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

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.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Avocado Pasta

Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls

Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls. Photo credit: Spabettie.

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.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Shiitake Spring Rolls

Avocado Quesadillas

Avocado Quesadillas. Photo credit: Healthy Little Foodies.

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these avocado quesadillas are great for lunch. Kids will love them!
Get the Recipe: Avocado Quesadillas

Avocado Carbonara

Avocado Carbonara. Photo credit: WhippedItUp.

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.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Carbonara

Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Chocolate Avocado Mousse. Photo credit: Healthy Little Foodies.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Prawn and Avocado Salad

Prawn and Avocado Salad. Photo credit: Allergy Free Alaska.

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.
Get the Recipe: Prawn and Avocado Salad

Avocado Kale Salad With Egg

Avocado Kale Salad With Egg. Photo credit: Healthy Taste Of Life.

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

Dragon Roll Sushi Recipe. Photo credit: Masala Herb.

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

Best Avocado Deviled Eggs Recipe. Photo credit: Eat Your Beets .

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

Avocado Chickpea Salad With Feta. Photo credit: The Yummy Bowl.

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

Fresh Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

Celebrate fresh summer flavors with this colorful Tex Mex-inspired salad. Corn, tomato, and avocado come together with a tangy chili-lime vinaigrette.
Get the Recipe: Fresh Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette

Cold Avocado Soup

Cold avocado soup garnished with diced jalapeno, cilantro and olive oil.
Cold Avocado Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

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.
Get the Recipe: Cold Avocado Soup

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