Healthy Substitutes For Avocado

Avocado is definitely one of my favourite foods, but I know that’s not the case for everyone! For my ladies out there who just don’t get the hype around avocado, I haven’t forgotten you. These avocado alternatives are an easy, healthy swap!

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• Nut butter
• Pesto
• Ricotta
• Hummus
• Banana
• Edamame

Healthy Avocado Substitutes

If you hate the thought of avocado on toast, or guacamole, then these are a few easy avocado substitutes you can make instead!

1. Nut butter

A tasty natural nut butter (like peanut butter or almond butter) is a great swap for avocado! Nut butter provides your body with a little healthy fat, and you can easily add it to toast or spread a little on apple slices for a quick snack. 

Make sure you try out my homemade almond butter recipe if you’re keen to make some for yourself! Or swap the almonds for cashews if you prefer — so tasty!

2. Pesto

Love the vibrancy of smashed avocado? Then try making pesto and using that as a base instead! Grab the recipe for basil pesto (we used it as a topping on the pizza), and add some to your toast. Top the toast with a poached egg or a little sprinkling of feta cheese and you’ve got a super-tasty substitute for avocado. 

3. Ricotta 

A slice of toast layered with ricotta, sliced figs, a drizzle of honey and some crushed pistachio is the kind of mid-morning snack that will keep you satisfied for hours! 
 

4. Hummus

How can you go wrong with hummus? The creamy texture and the flavour makes it such a good substitute for avocado with toast. Spread it onto a sandwich, like this salad sandwich with beetroot hummus, or use it as a dip when you’re snacking. 

5. Banana

Swap avocado slices for banana slices, or mash some banana to have on top of crackers or toast. It’s creamy and filling, with a touch of sweetness. Sprinkle over some chia seeds for a little extra fibre and protein. 

6. Edamame

Pureed edamame makes a fantastic substitute for guacamole, and it’s a filling snack! Keep some frozen edamame in your freezer, then steam, shell and puree in a blender. Spread it on top of toast, rice cakes or crackers for a quick snack. 

Healthy Avocado Substitutes

If avocado isn’t your thing, then try replacing it with these tasty avocado alternatives! These options give you a range of different textures and flavours to choose from, so I’m sure you’ll find one to suit you!