9 Healthy Avocado Recipes to Enjoy All Day Long
by Lizzie Fuhr
Don't be turned off by the calorie count; there are many reasons avocados should be a staple in a healthy diet. Fiber-rich and full of anti-inflammatory omega-3s, avocados are a versatile produce pick that can be delicious in breakfast, lunch, dinner, and, yes, even dessert. Source: Thinkstock
In need of an incredibly quick breakfast? Try this easy avocado toast from POPSUGAR Food. This vegetarian breakfast comes together in under five minutes, and it has a great blend of protein and carbs to hit the spot.
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For a one-two punch of omega-3s in your breakfast, and bake an egg in an avocado. Beyond a high protein count, this low-sugar, fiber-filled breakfast kicks off your day on a healthy high note. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr
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Detox deliciously with this green power smoothie. In addition to nutrient-rich spinach, this drink hydrates with coconut water and aloe vera juice and flushes out toxins with fresh lemon juice. The addition of creamy avocado brings anti-inflammatory omega-3s to the mix. Photo: Leta Shy
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Bake up a batch of hearty, vegetarian-friendly burgers made with sweet potatoes, black beans, millet, and corn. Dollop on fresh avocado cream sauce to tie everything together deliciously with a dose of healthy fat. Photo: Jenny Sugar
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For a high-protein pasta, try this creamy avocado pasta recipe from Oh She Glows bumps the dish up to almost 14 grams. It's the perfect way for vegans — or anyone laying off dairy — to enjoy a comforting bowl of pasta. Source: Oh She Glows
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For a quick and tasty detoxifying recipe, this crunchy cabbage and hemp salad is for you. Once you're done chopping and dicing a few ingredients, this filling, fiber-rich recipe comes together in a flash. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr
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Made with diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, avocado, and balls of fresh mozzarella and tossed with homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this cucumber-avocado caprese salad makes a refreshing post-workout snack. Photo: Jenny Sugar
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Hydrate and blast belly fat with this low-calorie, anti-inflammatory cucumber and avocado soup. A pinch of cayenne as well as garlic adds a bit of spice and a metabolism boost. Photo: Leta Shy
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Skip your afternoon cup of coffee, and refresh with a frozen green-tea treat. Greek yogurt and ripe avocado lay the base for a creamy, fiber-filled popsicle, while caffeinated Japanese matcha powder provides the kick you need to beat the dreaded afternoon slump. Photo: Lizzie Fuhr |
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