Nairobi Kitchen

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!

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.

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.

Looking for a light yet satisfying soup that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful? This Coconut Avocado Soup combines the creaminess of ripe avocados with the richness of coconut milk, creating a luxuriously smooth and subtly tropical dish. Served warm or chilled, it’s a wholesome, dairy-free option that’s perfect for warm weather or wellness-focused meals. Want something extra amazing to drive away this cold? Why not try some warm hearty, very hearty soup. And not just any soup but my awesome coconut avocado soup! My #AvocadoAugust chronicles continues... Soup is one of those meals that you mostly get at a restaurant as a starter with some awesome sweet bun to go with. I love those mini buns that go with soups, you can literally devour all of them!

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.

Looking for a protein-packed dinner that’s bursting with flavor? These Herb-Crusted Avocado-Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a game changer. Tender, juicy chicken is coated in a savory herb crust and filled with creamy avocado, creating the perfect balance of crispness and creaminess in every bite. Ideal for a weekday meal or an elevated dinner at home, this recipe is healthy, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make. Ever looked at food and you wish you could just freeze it up so you can always look at it and admire it? Well,  I did, this amazing chicken, for a few seconds anyway, then I devoured it! Yap, that's how delicious this herb crusted, pan fried chicken breast was. Chicken should never be boring, whether cooking for one or the whole family. I love how amazing chicken always is no matter which style of cooking you decide to use. It being #AvocadoAugust of course Avocado had to feature in. I didn't want just to make a chicken avocado salad, I wanted something amazing! And amazing it was! I used my homemade Italian dressing to get that crunchy crust on the outside while the inside was moist sang juicy. Who knew chicken and avocado could be such an amazing combo!

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!

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.

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.