A 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}