10 vegan avocado recipes you need in your life

Too many people are suffocated by their limited use of avocado. For the most part, avocado comes in two forms: guacamole and alone. Yes, adding avocado to just about anything tasty ups the flavor factor, but this fatty fruit can do so much more. Chefs have transformed much more bland products into a wide range of delicious applications (hello, all cauliflower), who’s to say avocado isn’t quite as versatile? From surprisingly mouth-watering candies to ultra-creamy sauces, here are 10 vegan avocado recipes to try right now.

Sam Turnbull

1 Avocado Garlic Hummus Dip

Have you ever thought of pairing the creamy nuttiness of hummus with the richness of guacamole? You should. This combination is perfect for parties – it’s unique and eye-catching, and unlike guacamole, it won’t brown thanks to a generous squeeze of bright lemon juice mixed in.
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Shivangi Rao

2 Creamy Indian Avocado Chutney

When your avocado is past the point of ripeness, try this spicy chutney recipe. It’s bursting with fresh cilantro and mint, providing an herbal contrast to the spicy jalapeno blended in. Serve it with your favorite vegan Indian dishes or go ahead and dip fries, spread on sandwiches or drizzle over tacos.
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Nathalie Norman

3 Chocolate mousse with pecan crumble

This recipe perfectly demonstrates the sweeter side of avocado. Chocolate and avocado mousse is definitely “one thing” thanks to the creamy richness of this fruit. A scoop of cocoa powder and a cup of sweet Medjool dates mask any lingering avocado flavor, so all you taste is a rich, decadent dessert. Pro Tip: This treat needs to be mixed thoroughly, you don’t want to see any green flecks in your sleek mousse.
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Amy Lyons

4 Dairy Free Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

Those on a raw diet — or who just eat raw once in a while — know that avocado is a key ingredient in any raw vegan lime treat. The avocados not only provide a thick, creamy element, but add to the light green hue of this dessert. When combined with coconut meat, real vanilla bean, lime juice, and agave, no one would guess there’s a full cupful of avocado lurking in their ice cream.
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Summer sanders

5 Spicy Avocado and Jalapeno Raw Soup

That’s more than your average bowl of gazpacho. The recipe calls for avocado and tahini, both of which provide a creamy, nutty element to this classic dish of pulverized raw vegetables. This soup won’t weigh you down but eats like a hearty meal. Add a slice of quality artisan bread or a soft, chewy pita for an even more hearty lunch or dinner.
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Oh she shines

6 Creamy Avocado Pasta in 15 Minutes

If you think there can never be too much avocado, try it in pasta sauce. This slightly green-tinged cream sauce is reminiscent of Alfredo without the heavy feeling that comes after eating. The healthy ingredient profile makes it taste decadent without forcing you to take a nap afterwards. Try it on short forms like penne or farfalle or mix it with fettuccine for a lighter version of a classic dish.
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Ela Vegan

seven Gluten Free Chocolate Avocado Cake

Like vegan mayonnaise, adding mixed avocado to chocolate cake batter results in a deliciously moist and moist cake. Once fully incorporated, no one will notice they’re inhaling a serving of fruit (yes, avocado is a fruit) with their slice of chocolate cake. The resulting single-layer round cake is dense, chocolatey, and made even more luxurious with a thick layer of nut butter-based chocolate ganache. Garnish with a few berries to add a touch of freshness to this intensely rich dessert.
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Vietnamese vegan

8 Creamy Avocado Shake

It’s not a Shamrock Shake – it’s very avocado without a hint of mint, but it’s delicious. Don’t skip the sweetened condensed coconut milk. The two tablespoons called for in the recipe are crucial for achieving a silky smooth texture and turning an ice cold avocado drink into a drink worthy of being called a “dessert”.
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Kathy Patalski

9 Choco Cado Smoothie

There’s not much to this frozen drink – just avocado, frozen grapes, vegan chocolate protein powder, a frozen banana, and non-dairy milk to get the blender going. However, this short list of ingredients keeps you playing. Here are two ways to shake this shake: add fresh mint and a handful of cocoa nibs or a dollop of peanut butter. Both are great flavor boosters (don’t add both at the same time…peanut butter and mint chocolate just don’t work).
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minimalist baker

ten Oil-Free Avocado Aioli

Essentially fancy mayo, the basic aioli takes on a hint of green when you mix it with creamy avocado. Use this deliciously addictive sauce anywhere you would use vegan mayonnaise: on sandwiches, wraps, tacos, potato and macaroni salads, and even flatbreads. Of course, you can just dip fries in it. It also works.
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For more vegan recipes, read:
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Benefits of mushrooms plus 10 vegan mushroom recipes

Tanya Flink is a digital editor at VegNews as well as a writer and runner living in Orange County, CA.