{"id":45651,"date":"2015-11-19T07:15:32","date_gmt":"2015-11-19T12:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=45651"},"modified":"2016-08-05T13:30:52","modified_gmt":"2016-08-05T17:30:52","slug":"healthy-avocado-recipes-swaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-avocado-recipes-swaps\/","title":{"rendered":"Bye-Bye Butter: 9 Game-Changing Avocado Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Does adding an avocado to your dessert recipe seem sacrilegious to you? How about using one in place of your go-to mayo? It shouldn\u2019t. The green fruit (yes, it\u2019s a fruit<\/a>!) has a creamy texture and palatable flavor that makes it extremely versatile to use in ways beyond a slice (or you know, some good old avocado toast<\/a>). And for those looking to cut back on oil or dairy, try subbing it in baked goods<\/a>, pasta dishes<\/a>, sandwiches<\/a> and more means you don\u2019t have to sacrifice any of the taste while ditching not-so-great-for-you ingredients.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 9 Must-Try Guacamole Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, avocados are nutritional powerhouses \u2014 they are an excellent source of healthy fats, which increase absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamins D, K, A and E<\/a>.) Plus, they deliver a mega-dose of both potassium (almost 1,000 mg per avocado<\/a>) and fiber.<\/p>\n

Ready go to green? Check out nine different, delicious ways to swap avocado into all different kinds of recipes.<\/p>\n

9 Healthy Avocado Recipes You Need in Your Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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1.\u00a0Butter-Free Brownies
\n<\/a><\/strong>Leave the butter in the fridge: These dark, dense and delicious homemade brownies get healthy fats from one large avocado. Want to make your batch extra fudgy? Take \u2018em out of the oven a minute or two early for an ooey, gooey treat. And oh yeah, go ahead and scoop on some homemade ice cream<\/a> if you\u2019re in an \u00e0 la mode kind of mood. Photo and Recipe: Davida \/ <\/em>The Healthy Maven<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Mayo-Free Egg Salad
\n<\/a><\/strong>Here, Greek yogurt<\/a> and avocado team up to add a creamy texture to egg salad without saturated fat-laden mayo. Enjoy it on your favorite whole-wheat bread for a sammie that can\u2019t be beat, serve it up atop a bed of greens or eat it by itself: it\u2019s delicious every <\/em>way. Photo and Recipe: Maria \/ <\/em>Two Peas and Their Pod<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0<\/strong>Oil-Free Pesto Pasta
\n<\/strong><\/a>This recipe gets a flavor boost from zesty cilantro and lime, while avocado serves as the base of the sauce. If you\u2019re not crazy about spicy foods, leave out the jalapeno pepper. And, wallet bonus: You don\u2019t need to purchase any pricey pine nuts for this pesto dish. Photo and Recipe: Erin \/ <\/em>Well Plated<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0No-Banana Green Smoothie
\n<\/a><\/strong>Hate bananas<\/a> but love thick, creamy smoothies? Frozen pineapple and avocado will give you the consistency similar to a smoothie that has a banana as its base. And thanks to the addition of two cups of spinach, you\u2019ll get two servings of veggies in just one glass. Photo and Recipe: Natasha \/ <\/em>Natasha\u2019s Kitchen<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED<\/strong>:<\/strong> 11 Delicious Green Smoothie Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0No-Dairy Chocolate Mousse
\n<\/a><\/strong>Five minutes are all you need to whip up this rich dessert that has no heavy cream or dairy \u2014 even if it it really tastes like it does. Each serving delivers a surprising ten grams of fiber, so you\u2019ll end up eating, digesting and savoring this decadent dish more slowly. Photo and Recipe: Renee Blair \/ <\/em>Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Oil-Free Blueberry Muffins
\n<\/a><\/strong>These baked goods will make other breakfasts green with envy. Crumbly on the outside, it\u2019s avocado \u2014 not a stitch of oil \u2014 that keeps \u2018em moist (and gives them that faint green hue). Sprinkle on an optional sugar streusel before baking if you\u2019re feeling indulgent. Photo and Recipe: Ali \/ <\/em>Gimme Some Oven<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Gluten-Free Avocado-Stuffed Meatballs
\n<\/a><\/strong>You know those meatballs with cheesy centers that are heavenly? This recipe has the same angelic taste but without the cheese: Here, a green surprise hides in the center of these lean meatballs. The dollop of avocado inside adds just the right amount of umami flavor to these gluten-free babies. Photo and Recipe: Mike \/ <\/em>The Iron You<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>9 Autumn-Inspired Cocktail Recipes Under 200 Calories<\/a><\/p>\n

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8.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/i>No-Dairy Fudgesicles
\n<\/a>Cool and refreshing, these almond-based popsicles will hit the spot when you\u2019re craving something sweet. Thanks to avocados, they have creamy texture, plus added fiber and healthy fats that will keep you satiated better than the average 50-calorie fudgesicle normally would. You\u2019ll need to freeze them for four hours, but we promise they will be worth the wait! Photo and Recipe: Paige \/ <\/em>My Modern Cookery<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0No-Dairy Avocado Coconut Pie
\n<\/a><\/strong>Need to whip up a dessert in a flash? Then you\u2019ve gotta go no-bake<\/a>. Here, the combo of avocado\u2019s luscious texture and coconut\u2019s tropical flavor will transport anyone out from the depths of winter straight to the Caribbean. Photo and recipe: <\/em>Avocados From Mexico<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking to lighten up mayo? What about skipping butter in your next baking confection? These nine healthy avocado recipes prove this fruit can do no wrong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[423,428,425,27,9],"tags":[33,39,155,51,347,397],"class_list":["post-45651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-breakfast","category-dessert","category-dinner","category-healthy","category-recipes","tag-breakfast","tag-dessert","tag-dinner","tag-food-choices","tag-tax1family","tag-tax2childhood-nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45651"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45651\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}