20 Delicious Avocado Recipes You Will Love

Avocado is the most versatile fruit that you can use in your cooking for dozens of recipes. Some time back I had an Avocado month where I realized there are so many ways that one can enjoy avocado, you can eat in breakfast recipes, sweet and savory recipes and even bake with the avocado. . The above recipe is CHOCOLATE AVOCADO TRUFFLES, very delicious and so easy to make you will be making often. Here are some of the tasty avocado recipes that I had made on the blog and looking forward to trying out more avocado recipes Avocado recipes offer numerous health benefits due to the nutritional value of avocados:

Avocado Strawberry Breakfast Smoothie

Healthy breakfast is the best way to start your mornings. Since I love avocado my first smoothie on my blog is avo-strawberry. This smoothie is creamy, filled with great nutrients like Calcium which is wonderful for your bones. The best part about smoothies is that you can substitute lots of ingredients to suit your diet and preferences. If you want sugar free, you can skip the sweetener, if you don't use dairy you can add water instead or use plant based milk like almond or soy. Smoothies are great breakfast options, great for weight loss or even a post work out drink.

Healthy Soft Indian Flatbread Wholewheat Avocado Naan Recipe

Try this Wholewheat Avocado Naan recipe, soft, nutritious flatbread made with ripe avocado and whole wheat flour. A healthy twist on a classic! Wholewheat Avocado Naan is a wholesome, flavorful twist on the traditional Indian flatbread. Made with creamy mashed avocado and hearty whole wheat flour, this recipe delivers soft, pillowy naan packed with nutrients and healthy fats. Whether paired with curry, used as a wrap, or enjoyed on its own, this avocado-infused flatbread is a delightful way to add a nutritious edge to your meals.

Penne Pasta with Avocado Pesto A Creamy, Healthy Twist

Enjoy a creamy, healthy twist on traditional pesto with this Penne Pasta with Avocado Pesto recipe. Perfectly smooth and packed with flavor, it’s a quick meal! This Penne Pasta with Avocado Pesto brings a creamy, fresh twist to your usual pesto pasta. The rich, velvety texture of ripe avocado blends perfectly with the traditional pesto ingredients, creating a lighter yet equally flavorful alternative. Perfect for a quick dinner or a light lunch, this recipe is both satisfying and healthy, offering a burst of flavors in every bite! I can't believe it is the last day of #AvocadoAugust! I have had so much fun coming up with these recipes that I seriously want to do it again!

No-Bake Avocado Cheesecake A Creamy, Healthy Twist on Dessert

This No-Bake Avocado Cheesecake is a delightful and refreshing twist on the classic dessert. With a rich, creamy texture from ripe avocados and a smooth, velvety finish, this cheesecake is both decadent and healthier than traditional versions. The best part? No oven required! Perfect for a summer treat or any occasion where you need a cool, satisfying dessert without the extra fuss. Make your favourite all time cheese cake recipe healthy-ish by adding avocado. It's almost coming to an end, this #AvocadoAugust month and I cannot believe a whole month has just swooped by! Sniff! Sniff! What an amazing journey it has been! It's crazy that I have only cracked the tiny top of the gazzilion ways to use avocado in your everyday life. 

Chocolate Avocado Truffles A Guilt-Free Indulgence

Craving something sweet yet healthy? These Chocolate Avocado Truffles are rich, smooth, and satisfyingly decadent, all without the guilt. Made with ripe avocados, dark chocolate, and natural sweeteners, they’re a perfect treat for health-conscious dessert lovers. Ideal for gifting, snacking, or impressing guests, these truffles prove that indulgence can be wholesome too! I love chocolate and I cannot lie! I feel like I should sing that song while biting into these chocolate avocado truffles! Just perfect for the last week of my #AvocadoAugust theme. Avocado is proving to be a very versatile fruit that has found its way into yummy desserts, an excuse to indulge in decadent chocolate. Truffles originated in the region of Savoie in Chambery, France. My dream destination! A chocolate truffle is a confectionary that is traditionally made with a chocolate ganache center coated in chocolate, cocoa powder or chopped toasted nuts which include coconut, hazelnuts and almonds.

Crispy Avocado Fries, The Healthy Snack You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you're craving something crispy, flavorful, and a little unexpected, these Paprika Cumin Avocado Fries are just what you need. Coated in a perfectly spiced crumb with smoky paprika and earthy cumin, they’re baked or air-fried to golden perfection. On the outside, they’re crunchy and satisfying; on the inside, they’re creamy, buttery, and indulgent. Whether you’re serving them as a fun appetizer, a side dish, or a party snack, these avocado fries will impress everyone at the table. Avocado Fries. Wow! Where do I begin explaining from? I’m always on the lookout for new flavors, bold combinations, and exciting twists on everyday foods. Since I’ve been celebrating #AvocadoAugust, I thought, why not make fries out of this wonderful fruit? After making Ugali Fries recently (yes, that’s a thing, and they were a hit!), the fries journey is still going strong. These avocado fries are the next must-try snack to add to your list.

3-Ingredient Avocado Ice Cream (No-Churn & Dairy-Free Option)

Yes, you can make delicious, creamy ice cream with just three simple ingredients, and avocado is the star! This 3-Ingredient Avocado Ice Cream is naturally rich, smooth, and perfectly sweet, offering a guilt-free dessert that takes minutes to prepare. With no need for an ice cream maker, it's a summer-friendly recipe that’s both easy and nourishing. Plus, it can be made vegan and refined sugar-free! It's illegal for dessert to taste this gooooood! It is a sin to enjoy healthy dessert without a care in the world. I never knew healthy, somewhat, could be this indulgent! I have totally had mad respect for this simple Avocado fruit! Only 3 ingredients and you get the richest, smoothest, creamiest, outrageously delicious, out of this world... need I continue... most delicious, oh yeah, already said that, just beautiful.

Avocado Watermelon Salad with Lemon Pepper Dressing

Looking for the ultimate summer salad? This Avocado Watermelon Salad with Lemon Pepper Dressing is a colorful, refreshing dish that hits all the right notes, sweet, tangy, creamy, and peppery. Juicy watermelon and buttery avocado cubes are gently tossed with crisp cucumbers, red onions, and a bright lemon pepper vinaigrette. The result is hydrating, nutrient-rich, and perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or picnic favorite. When the sun is blazing and heavy meals feel overwhelming, this refreshing salad recipe comes to the rescue. It’s crunchy, fresh, sweet, savory, and above all, healthy and satisfying. Nothing beats vibrant colors staring back at you, waiting for you to dig in.

Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse – Creamy & Healthy Dessert

Dessert doesn’t have to mean compromise. This Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse is proof that you can enjoy something deeply indulgent and still feel good about it. Made with ripe avocados, rich dark chocolate, and naturally sweetened, it’s velvety smooth, intensely chocolatey, and packed with healthy fats. Ready in minutes and perfect for dinner parties, date night, or a luxurious solo treat. If you want to treat yourself to an extra fancy dessert, ready in less than 10 minutes that will satisfy your sweet tooth, a mousse is the perfect dessert. Make it even more healthy by using Avocado as the main best ingredient because this mousse is dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free.

Breakfast Egg Avocado Toast, The Perfect Morning Boost

Looking for a delicious, wholesome breakfast that comes together in minutes? This Breakfast Egg Avocado Toast is your answer. Creamy mashed avocado, perfectly cooked eggs, and crisp, golden toast create a satisfying and nutrient-rich meal that fuels your morning without fuss. Customize it with your favorite toppings for endless variations! Healthy, protein packed and delicious, is what you will get from this dish. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day therefore it should not only be filling and healthy, it should be scrumptious! This is exactly what you will get from this warm soft yet crunchy egg Avocado toast will give you. You can literally put any toppings or garnishes on this amazing avocado toast. #AvocadoAugust is getting more exciting as I try to come up with new dishes, as you can see Avocados can be eaten at any time of day and be included in most meals. From breakfast to lunch, dinner or even dessert!

Avocado Oreo Parfait A No-Bake Creamy Dessert Delight

If you’re craving a fun, no-bake dessert that blends wholesome with indulgent, this Avocado Oreo Parfait is the perfect choice. Creamy avocado mousse layers with crushed Oreo cookies to create a sweet treat that’s rich in texture and flavor. It’s quick to make, visually stunning, and a great way to impress guests or satisfy a late-night craving. A parfait just had to make it to my #AvocadoAugust month! Yeei! Parfaits are such great dessert ideas that you can even have as a breakfast option. You can whip it up in a few minutes and choose your combinations from fruits, nuts and even oats or cereals. The best part of making parfaits is that there really is no rule about what you can include in your parfait. Combine fruits and nuts, oats and fruits, cake and cookies or even a combination of all three.

Avocado Peanuts Pesto, A Nutty, Creamy Pesto Twist

Happy New Month, lovelies! Can you believe it’s already August? We’ve officially survived the beginning of the second half of the year and here we are, stepping into a brand new month filled with fresh possibilities. There’s something about turning the calendar page that feels like a small reset, a chance to recommit to the things that bring us joy, like creating and sharing delicious food. I know I haven’t been posting as much recently, but with this new month, I’ve decided to shake things up a little. Inspiration has a funny way of sneaking up on you, and when it does, you’ve just got to run with it. So I thought, why not give this month a theme? A thread that ties all my recipes together and challenges me to think creatively. After tossing around a few ideas, the answer was right there in my fruit bowl: avocados.

This Rich Creamy Shells Pasta is a Smooth, Cheesy Comfort in a Bowl

Looking for the perfect weeknight comfort food that’s quick, indulgent, and ultra-satisfying? This Rich Creamy Shells Pasta is your answer. With tender shell pasta coated in a velvety, cheesy cream sauce, this dish brings warmth and luxury to your table in under 30 minutes. Whether served as a main or a side, it’s bound to become a go-to favorite. It's been a while since I cooked a pasta dish so I thought why not go with pasta shells. I love this type of pasta because it has the added advantage of holding the ingredients inside their shells, so you always get that extra sauce stuck in between the hollow spaces. I also love cooking with pasta shells because they kind of remind me of the ocean. Which I haven't been to in a really long time. The last time I ever visited an ocean was when we were in primary school for a class 8 school trip when we were younger. It was a trip to Mombasa for a week. My best days were those spent collecting shells, which I would then tightly squeeze against my ear to hear the ocean breeze. 

Lime Beet Avocado Salad

Happy Election Day, Kenyans! Enjoy a refreshing Avocado Beet Salad, creamy avocado, earthy beets, and a zesty dressing combine for a nutritious and vibrant dish. Perfect as a light lunch, side, or healthy appetizer. As we celebrate this important day, it is the perfect time to take a step back. We should appreciate the little things that bring us joy. Food is one of the things that brings me the most joy. Today I am excited to share with you a creation. It is as colorful as it is delicious. It is a fruit salad. Fruit salads are delightful bowls of vibrant, flavorful combinations. They serve as both a treat for the eyes and the taste buds. They are versatile, refreshing, and can be easily made to suit anyone’s preference. You can prepare it for breakfast. You can have it for lunch. A fruit salad can also be a satisfying snack.