Avocado Exchange
- Mrs Champ
- Sep 29, 2016
- 1 min read
It's taken a while, but the avocado has finally become "on trend".
Fat-phobes are still wary; but avo-philes know that beyond guac, this fruit
enhances breakfasts, lunches, snacks and even desserts.
Today the plant fat is finally seen as health-promoting (in moderation, of course)
An avocado also offers fiber, along with 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
Because it's creamy and dense, it can be swapped for ingredients like butter, mayo, and cream cheese. It adds healthy nutrients and reduces both saturated fat and calories. AVOCADO EXCHANGE
Build a Better Breakfast Bagel
Swap the 2 tablespoon schmear of cream cheese on a bagel for 2 tablespoons of creamy avocado. (SAVES 53 calories, 5g sat fat, 90mg sodium)
Lighten Up Lunch
Trade 1 tablespoon of mayo on your sandwich for 2 tablespoons of avocado. (SAVES 54 calories, 7g sat fat, 88mg sodium)
Make a Salad Swap
Sub 1/2 cup mashed avocado for 1/2 cup mayo in your favorite chicken, tuna or egg salad recipe. (SAVES 616 calories, 71g sat fat, 712mg sodium per recipe)
Snack More Sensibly
Swap a 2-teaspoon pat of butter on toast for 2 tablespoons mashed avocado. (SAVES 22 calories, 4g sat fat, 65mg sodium)
Do a Better Dollop at Dinner
Switch the 2-tablespoon dollop of sour cream for 2 tablespoons avocado on Mexican cuisine nights. (SAVES 14 calories, 2g sat fat, 8mg sodium)
What's your favorite Avocado swap from the list?
What are other ways you enjoy your green fruit of life?
