6 Genius Avocado Recipes

By Karina Erdelyi

Avocados make just about anything better—which is why the team at thirdAGE loves these magical, tasty green fruits so much (yes, though we think of them as veggies, they are technically fruits). Super delicious + incredibly malleable – you can make dark chocolate avocado cookies, amazing pesto, to a rich, decadent mousse. And of course they’re healthy too! Check out these genius recipes and get your avocado creativity flowing in the kitchen!

Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta

A delicious take on an Italian stand-by. We love the creaminess of the avocado, balanced by the aromatic flavor of the basil.

Chocolate Chunk, Avocado & Banana Cookies

Chocolate, avocado, and bananas? In a cookie? Sounds a bit strange, we know – but trust us, this makes for a phenomenal, dark, delicious cookie!

Rasberry Avocado Smoothie

Avocados make us swoon. Between the creamy taste and nutrition, we can’t stop putting them in our smoothie recipes. Did you know that in Brazil, avocado is commonly added to ice cream? So why not make your smoothie a Brazilian ice cream treat? Mmmmmmmm….

Vegan Powerhouse Pesto Pasta

Want a pesto recipe that packs in protein along with vitamins and minerals? This is it. A clever blend of unique ingredients set this recipe apart – avocadoes, canellini beans, classic basil, walnuts, spinach, and lemon blend together to create a creamy, super tasty + healthy pesto. Enjoy it with gusto!

Chocolate Avocado Strawberry Mousse

We love dark chocolate + avocado! We know it sounds a bit unlikely, but this winning combination, combined with sweet, tart strawberries never fails to blow us away! If you want a quick, delicious, creamy dessert – you’ve met your match!

Avocado Melon Breakfast Smoothie

The creamy texture of whipped avocado makes our foodie hearts beat faster. Plus, it adds a dose of healthy fats, fiber, and potassium. Did you know that in Brazil, avocado is commonly added to ice cream? So why not make your smoothie a Brazilian ice cream treat? Mmmmmmmm….