Avocado toast and guac are definitely delicious but there are so many more ways to enjoy this creamy fruit.

Image Credit: luchezar/E+/GettyImages Avocados have what appears to be a cult-like following. People are obsessed when it comes to this little, green fat-bomb. From guacamole to avocado toast — we can’t seem to get enough.

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 The good news is, this a ​healthy​ obsession because avocados are a good-for-you food. Yes, they are high in fat but about 85 percent is the healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, per the USDA. This means they're calorically dense but it turns out they can actually help with weight management because they keep you satiated.

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  A serving of avocado (one-third of the fruit) provides 9 grams of fat and 4 grams of fiber. Both nutrients help slow digestion, helping you feel fuller longer. This is in sync with a January 2013 study in ​Nutrition Journal​, which found an association between eating avocado and a lower BMI, waist circumference and overall weight.

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Avocados are full of nearly 20 different vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, per the California Avocado Commission. And because they’re packed with fat, they help increase the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients, such as vitamins A, D, E and K.

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 Find out how to eat avocado with these delicious, unique and easy recipes for when you've exhausted all the avo toast and guac iterations.

  1. Avocado Pizza

    Two slices pack just 207 calories and contain 4 grams of protein. Image Credit: Adam Valencia Avocados and pizza — could there be a more perfect coming together of two foods? This avocado recipe is completely vegan (it calls for plant-based cream cheese) and totally drool-worthy. While pizza is typically an indulgence, this is a much healthier take using whole-wheat crust and keeping the toppings to better-for-you options like avocado and arugula.

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  2. Stuffed Avocado

    This is a keto-approved recipe with only 2 net grams of carbs. Image Credit: Vitalina Rybakova/ adobe stock You’ll enjoy this half-avocado stuffed with tuna salad. It’s so simple yet so filling. Tuna salad minus the bread is a great option if you’re following a low-carb diet. This avocado recipe is also keto-approved because it’s low in carbs and high in fat.

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    Advertisement Each serving — a half of an avocado — has 22 grams of fat and 2 grams net carb. Because this is a high-fat recipe, you may want to cut down on the amount of mayo that is being added (if you add any at all), when making the tuna salad. ​Get the Stuffed Avocado recipe and nutrition info here.​

  3. Avocado Chocolate Mousse

    Avocado makes this mousse extra creamy. Image Credit: lblinova/ adobe stock Avocado for dessert? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds (avocado is a fruit after all). But it’s avocado’s heavy fat content that makes this mousse extra creamy while remaining entirely dairy-free. Avocado, cacao, honey and coconut oil make for a rich, decadent dessert while still remaining a healthy option. Each serving has just 5 grams of sugar from honey.

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  4. Tropical Avocado Smoothie

    Avocado doesn’t have an overpowering flavor, making it the perfect addition to any smoothie. Image Credit: Brent Hofacker/ Adobe Stock If you have yet to add avocado to a smoothie, you’ve been missing out. This fatty fruit is the secret to the ultimate creamy smoothie. Because it has a light flavor, it blends well with fruits and other smoothie mix-ins without being too overpowering. You’ll really get the tropical essence from the mango, pineapple and coconut milk.

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  5. Avocado and Cucumber Gazpacho

    This gazpacho recipe offers a milder flavor compared to the traditional cold soup. Image Credit: sugar0607/ adobe stock Traditional gazpacho is spicy and heavy on the tomato but this version is milder in flavor. It is still served cold but vegetable broth, avocado and cucumber make up the base of this soup. It’s creamier than tomato-based gazpacho thanks to the blended avocado. This soup is on the lighter side at just 94 calories, so enjoy it as an appetizer.

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  6. Spicy Sriracha Avocado Fries

    Enjoy these fries as a decadent side to your burger. Image Credit: Jenna Butler Instead of adding guac on top of a burger, try enjoying avocado on the side with these spicy sriracha fries. The sriracha brings the heat but it’s tempered by the fat from the avocado. They’re so indulgent that you only need a few fries — three is a serving. ​Get the Spicy Sriracha Avocado Fries recipe and nutrition info here.​

  7. Pasta With Creamy Avocado Sauce

When we think of sauces, blended avocados don't typically come to mind but this recipe proves they should.

Image Credit: lblinova/ adobe stock Avocados can be finicky, especially when it comes to the ripening process and eating them at just the right moment — the window of opportunity is small. This pasta dish is the best recipe for those overripe avocados since older avos are softer and creamier, pairing deliciously with the brown rice noodles. ​Get the Pasta With Creamy Avocado Sauce recipe and nutrition info here.​

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      Nutrition Journal: "Avocado Consumption is Associated With Better Diet Quality and Nutrient Intake, and Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk in US Adults: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001–2008"
    
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      California Avocado Commission: "Avocado Nutritional Information"
    




Avocado toast and guac are definitely delicious but there are so many more ways to enjoy this creamy fruit.

Image Credit: luchezar/E+/GettyImages

Image Credit: luchezar/E+/GettyImages

Need an Easy Way to Count Carbs?

Track your daily nutrients by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today!

Two slices pack just 207 calories and contain 4 grams of protein.

Image Credit: Adam Valencia

Image Credit: Adam Valencia

​Get the Avocado Pizza recipe and nutrition info here.​

This is a keto-approved recipe with only 2 net grams of carbs.

Image Credit: Vitalina Rybakova/ adobe stock

Image Credit: Vitalina Rybakova/ adobe stock

​Get the Stuffed Avocado recipe and nutrition info here.​

Avocado makes this mousse extra creamy.

Image Credit: lblinova/ adobe stock

Image Credit: lblinova/ adobe stock

​Get the Avocado Chocolate Mousse recipe and nutrition info here.​

Avocado doesn't have an overpowering flavor, making it the perfect addition to any smoothie.

Image Credit: Brent Hofacker/ Adobe Stock

Image Credit: Brent Hofacker/ Adobe Stock

​Get the Tropical Avocado Smoothie recipe and nutrition info here.​

This gazpacho recipe offers a milder flavor compared to the traditional cold soup.

Image Credit: sugar0607/ adobe stock

Image Credit: sugar0607/ adobe stock

​Get the Avocado and Cucumber Gazpacho recipe and nutrition info here.​

Enjoy these fries as a decadent side to your burger.

Image Credit: Jenna Butler

Image Credit: Jenna Butler

​Get the Spicy Sriracha Avocado Fries recipe and nutrition info here.​

When we think of sauces, blended avocados don't typically come to mind but this recipe proves they should.

Image Credit: lblinova/ adobe stock

​Get the Pasta With Creamy Avocado Sauce recipe and nutrition info here.​

      MyFoodData: "Avocados"
    
      Nutrition Journal: "Avocado Consumption is Associated With Better Diet Quality and Nutrient Intake, and Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk in US Adults: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001–2008"
    
      California Avocado Commission: "Avocado Nutritional Information"