15 Clean Eating Avocado Recipes and Avocado Benefits
/ Kelly PageA collection of 15 clean eating avocado recipes for every occasion. They're all gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free with vegan and paleo options.
I hate to say that I have a favorite ingredient because I love so much food, but avocado has a very special place in my kitchen. Shhhh, don't tell kale.
Of course, I love the flavor, duh, but I also love the different texture it can have. Avocados can lend a great creaminess to a dish. It can be blended into a dressing or sauce. It can also be used in a sweet or savory preparation. It's the wonder fruit.
Avocado is a Fruit. Yes, a fruit!
See that pit in the middle of your avocado? Yup, that makes it a fruit.
It's a super unique fruit with different qualities from its fruit friends.
Avocados health benefits below set it apart from the pack.
Avocado Health Benefits
Avocados have that fabulous "good" fat that you may have heard about. It's the only fruit that gives you a healthy dose of monounsaturated fatty acids.
You want and need this fat to keep the body running, regulate blood sugar levels and help your brain and heart.
Here's a small sampling of avocados nutrition and what's packed inside this super fruit:
Vitamins A, B, C, E, K
Fiber
Folate
Potassium - nearly twice the potassium levels as bananas!
Magnesium, iron, copper
Protein
Antioxidants
Phytronutrients
I have a half of an avocado pretty much every day. So you can see that I've developed quite a collection of avocado recipes because of my love.
I have clean eating avocado recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizer, snacks and sauces, dressings, and even dessert. They're all gluten free, dairy free and sugar free, so enjoy!
15 Clean Eating Avocado Recipes
{Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free with Paleo & Vegan Options}
Up your lunch or brunch game with this paleo avocado asparagus chicken salad. Fresh lemon and dill give this healthy recipe some punch. It's mayo free, dairy free, grain free, and gluten free.
Breathe new life into many dishes with this spicy black bean guacamole. It has just the right punch for a stand-alone appetizer or snack, or throw it on top of your favorite protein.
Kick up your chicken tacos with a spicy cabbage slaw free from mayo, but full of flavor. Marinated ginger lime chicken is further enhanced with a smoky guacamole for a zesty Mexican meal.
Turn your chicken burrito into a healthier meal by going gluten free and grain free with these collard green chicken wraps.
These avocado chickpea lettuce cups with hearts of palm are a great starter or side to a nice lunch. Add your favorite protein for a complete meal that's gluten free and dairy free.
This grain free Mediterranean cauliflower salad is filled with Greek spices and veggies for a filling and healthy meal. It's greens free, gluten free, grain free and dairy free.
These avocado lime deviled eggs will enhance your boring, plain, hard-boiled eggs while amping up the protein level. They're a healthy snack or quick breakfast that's paleo, gluten free and dairy free.
Avocado mixed with cacao and banana produces a creamy, rich, healthier dessert with no dairy or refined sugar.
Dandelion greens are a nutrient powerhouse and great base for a detox green smoothie. Cilantro, apples, celery, cucumber and avocados round out the health benefits of this morning elixir.
Zululand Queen baby pineapples are super sweet with an edible core. Their compact size makes them perfect for a single serving of pineapple shrimp salad. This recipe is paleo, gluten free, and dairy free.
A light and healthy crab salad for a luncheon or party. Mayonnaise is omitted in this recipe in exchange for oil and vinegar, and of course, a dash of Old Bay for a true east coast taste.
Perk up your next meal with this spicy avocado sauce over chicken and zoodles. It’s a gluten free, dairy free, Paleo, Whole30 friendly meal.
This avocado artichoke lentil salad is packed full of protein and fiber. It makes for a great take to work lunch or side with dinner.
Spruce up your salad dressing with some avocado, cilantro and lime. It's great for a taco salad or even drizzled over a piece of fresh grilled fish or chicken.
Avocado pesto salmon pinwheels are a healthy paleo snack or even an elegant appetizer for your next party. It's a healthy bite that’s Paleo, grain free, gluten free, and dairy free.