As more people are looking to make lifestyle changes, by trying more vegetarian meals, exploring a plant-based diet or just looking to pack more of those all-important nutrients into their diet, there’s one superfood that should be top your shopping list – Avocado! Loaded with vitamins, potassium, fibre and healthy fats, the avocado is a versatile and nutrient-dense fruit, which packs a punch when it comes to nutritional value. The best part? Avocados go with virtually anything, so why not try some of these simple and delicious avocado snacks from food blogger Colette Dike of Food Deco in partnership with the World Avocado Organization (WAO).
AVO SUPER SMOOTHIE
This smoothie bowl will give you that all important breakfast boost to help you power through the day.
Ingredients: 1 avocado / 1 tbsp. chia seeds / 1 tbsp. hemp seeds / 1 tbsp. oatmeal / 2 fresh (pitted) dates •/ 125ml almond milk (unsweetened) / 125g frozen blueberries
Toppings: Hemp seeds / raspberries / chia seeds / avocado / rose petals / puffed grains
Method: Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth, then add the toppings and serve immediately
TUNA TWIST ON THE CLASSIC
A classic with a twist – Perfect for morning, noon or an evening snack!
Ingredients: 1 avocado / 2 whole grain bread slices / 1 can of tuna / 2 tbsp. hummus / 1 tsp. curry powder
Toppings: Baby basil leaves and / or cress
Method: Mix the tuna, hummus and curry powder in a bowl and add salt and pepper to taste. Toast the bread, and spread on the tuna, before topping with avocado slices and baby basil or cress and curry powder.
AVOCADO HUMMUS SNACKS
You thought classic hummus was moreish? Just wait ‘til you try this dip with a twist – perfect for a mid-afternoon snack
Ingredients: 2 avocados / 200g canned chickpeas / 100ml ice-cold water / 2 tbsp. tahini paste / 1 lemon / salt & pepper
Toppings: Chili flakes / paprika / cumin / olive oil / chia seeds / hemp seeds / basil leaves / lemon zest / dried rose petals
Method: Blend the drained chickpeas, tahini paste and lemon juice until completely smooth. While blending, add the ice-cold water and bring to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the avocado hummus in a bowl and use a spoon to make some swirls in the hummus and decorate with the toppings. Serve with warm pita bread on the side.
AVOCADO & BANANA SUPERFOOD PANCAKE
Packed with an abundance of naturally sweet, superfood ingredients, this is a must for those in search of a lighter, healthier pancake recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour / ½ cup almond milk / 2 eggs / 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed / ½ banana, peeled and mashed / 2 tsp. baking powder / salt / vegetable oil for baking
Toppings: Avocado / mango / blueberries / pomegranate seeds / kiwi slices / banana slices
Method: Whisk together the milk, avocado, banana and eggs in a medium bowl then add the rest of the dry ingredients to the mixture and whisk. Heat a large skillet (non-stick or cast-iron) over a medium heat and add vegetable oil, making sure it covers the complete surface. For each pancake, spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter onto skillet, using the back of the spoon to spread batter into a circle. Decorate as you like!
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