Your avocados are about to hit the point of no return—which we all know happens in a matter of half a day—and you’re over the guac game. No need to toss them just yet. Before they go bad, here are some ways to use them up that don’t involve the usual routine. These non-guac ideas will help you save those avocados from the trash without repeating the same old recipe.
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Blend ripe avocados with cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla for a creamy, healthy dessert.
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Avocado Toast Variations
Top avocado toast with extras like radishes, poached eggs, or smoked salmon for a filling meal.
Avocado Ice Cream
Mix pureed avocado with condensed milk and lime juice, then freeze for a creamy treat.
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Avocado Smoothies
Add avocado to smoothies for creaminess, pairing well with greens, berries, and bananas.
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Avocado Soup
Blend avocado with stock, lime juice, and cilantro for a refreshing chilled soup.
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Stuffed Avocados
Fill avocado halves with shrimp, crab, or a chickpea salad for a nutritious meal.
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Avocado Fries
Coat avocado wedges in breadcrumbs, bake or fry, and serve with a spicy sauce.
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Avocado Pesto
Make a creamy pesto with mashed avocado, basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil.
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Avocado Salad Dressing
Puree avocado with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs for a creamy dressing.
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Avocado Brownies
Replace some butter in brownie batter with pureed avocado for added moisture and nutrients.
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Creamy Avocado Sauce
Blend avocado into a thick and creamy sauce perfect for tossing with pasta or vegetable noodles.
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Avocado Pancakes
Avocado pancakes are fluffy, thick and a fun way to change up your breakfast routine. Adults will love their flavor, kids will love the fun color.
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Avocado Muffins
Using avocados in place of traditional fats in a baked good such as a muffin makes a deliciously light and healthy snack.
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11 Amazing Ways To Use Orange Peels You Haven’t Thought Of
So, you’ve just enjoyed a juicy orange and are about to toss the peel? Hold up—there’s a whole world of possibilities for those peels that often go overlooked. From creating your own natural cleaning solutions to whipping up some surprisingly sweet snacks, let’s explore some awesomely creative ways to give those orange peels a second life.
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11 Creative Ways To Upgrade Your Bowl Of Instant Ramen
Ramen is a simple dish with an uncanny ability to morph from a humble cupboard staple into a gourmet experience, fitting just as comfortably in the hands of a college student as it does on the menu of a fancy eatery.
Straight-out-of-the-packet ramen has its charm, sure. It’s quick, easy, and comforting in its predictability. But with a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of extra effort, that basic bowl can be transformed into something truly spectacular.
Here are our favorite tweaks to add flavor and personalization turning an inexpensive, quick meal into a grown-up dining experience.
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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.
