At Nate’s, we always try to be real. Whether that’s providing you with unprocessed foods or being true to our word, pure authenticity is at the center of what we do. And that’s why we’re celebrating the raw, real benefits of avocados! Try our 10 ways to use avocados and get creative with your own ways too.
Avocados are packed with vitamins, and they’re also a great source of fiber and good fat. Whether you’re eating them raw or mixing into dishes, this green fruit (Did you know it’s a fruit?!) is a delicious addition to any snack or meal. Here are some of our ideas.
Avocado and toast – a winning combination!
Avocado Toast
Spread it over a delicious piece of toast. Slice up your avocado, smash it on your toast, or place it halved with an egg inside like so. Topping your toast with a fried or poached egg is a delicious addition to your avocado toast. Or, if you prefer just the raw avocado, try sprinkling it with a little sea salt and pepper for breakfast, lunch or a snack in between.
Dip
Guacamole has made avocados famous. Dipping your tortilla chip into a bowl of guac is one of the best ways to enjoy this green goodness. Did you know avocados make other dips delicious too? Try avocado hummus or avocado salsa dip to switch up your dip game.
Stuffed
Cut an avocado in half, remove the pit and what do you have? A perfect, natural bowl ready to be filled. Try filling an avocado with all sorts of things: BLT ingredients, a Tex-Mex inspired blend of beans, cheese and pico de gallo, or some fruity freshness like this strawberry and almond recipe.
Dressing
Try drizzling some avocado oil over your salad or blend an avocado up for a creamy vinaigrette dressing. You can add more enzymes, vitamins and fiber to your bed of greens!
An avocado smoothie is a nutritious and surprisingly tasty treat
Smoothie
Adding an avocado into your smoothie is an easy way to pack all those nutrients and fiber into one drinkable dish. Try these breakfast smoothie recipes and add in your Nate’s raw & unfiltered honey for a touch of sweetness.
Oil
Avocado oil has a mild taste and numerous antioxidants, making it a great oil to cook with. With a high smoke point, avocado oil retains its flavor even when cooking at high temperature. Try substituting this delicious oil for sautéing, roasting and your various kitchen creations.
These delicious mocktails help you to stay cool when the weather warms up
Margarita Mocktail
This bright and light avocado-lime mocktail slush is the perfect blended drink for entertaining. Don’t worry, the recipe has directions for the grown-up version of this too.
Bake
When hosting your next brunch or making Sunday breakfast in your PJs, try baking your eggs in avocados. The warm avocado adds a deliciously rich taste to your baked eggs. It’s a perfect breakfast by itself or as a side to pancakes and waffles. Try this recipe for an egg and avocado bake.
Grill
With a little oil, salt and pepper, throw some avocado halves (Don’t forget to remove the pits!) on the grill. Try eating these as a side dish for your next summer cookout or put them on top of your juicy burgers!
A homemade mask to nourish and soothe your skin
Mask
Avocados are not only packed with vitamins and nutrients for your digestion, but for your glowing complexion too. This recipe from A Delightful Home blends two all-natural ingredients, avocados and raw honey, for a relaxing (and delicious) face mask.
Mousse
Choosing real doesn’t end at dessert time. Avocados and chocolate may sound like a strange combination, but in this dairy-free chocolate mousse you won’t even notice the green appearance. The avocados work as the perfect thickening agent for this paleo friendly dessert. Plus, it’s a great way to pack nutrients and fiber into a chocolatey treat!
We’re not joking, this is seriously yummy ice cream!
Ice Cream
Yes, we said ice cream. This unexpected flavor combo has only all-natural ingredients, and zero processed sugar! It’s also dairy-free. You absolutely *have* to try it. Let us know what the kids think!
Share your avocado recipes
Whichever way you slice it, avocados are a delicious addition to any meal. Celebrate the raw, natural delights of this nutrient-rich fruit and congratulate yourself for choosing real! Tell us on Instagram with #choosereal.
