This post was sponsored by the Hass Avocado Board as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
One of my very favorite foods in the world is a perfectly ripe avocado. There’s nothing like the creamy taste of a smashed avocado on top of toast, spread on a sandwich, or diced up in a taco. My kids are also huge fans of avocados and love when I make them a piece of whole wheat toast with avocado and a poached egg on top. To me, it’s the perfect breakfast. I love avocados so much I even have a whole pinterest board dedicated to them.
The good thing about avocados is although they feel indulgent they are actually really healthy for you. According to a survey by Fresh Avocados – Love One Today®, over 75% of the fat in avocados is unsaturated (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats), making them a great substitute for foods high in saturated fat. That’s why I love using smashed avocados in the place of mayonnaise or cheese. So versatile, fresh avocados can be used in any meal or dish. They can be used as a recipe substitute for bad fats, a way to add naturally good fats, a nutrient-dense fruit to add nutrient value, and as a vegan or vegetarian possible alternative to dairy products.
I’d love to share with you some of my favorite slow cooker recipes that use AVOCADOS!
Slow Cooker Mexican Rice and Beans with Avocados–Make this easy, one pot Mexican brown rice and black bean casserole for your Meatless Monday meal. It’s full of flavor thanks to jalapeno, spices and salsa. Top with cheese, sour cream and avocado for a creamy and comforting meal.
Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Cheesy Enchilada Rice–brown rice is pressure cooked with enchilada sauce and spices in minutes and then topped with sharp cheddar, diced avocado and a wedge of lime. 
Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Savory Pork Burrito Bowls–perfectly tender and shreddable 5 ingredient pork is cooked all day on low in your crockpot and then served with rice, guacamole, black beans, sour cream and more of your favorite toppings.
Slow Cooker Green Chicken Chili with Avocados–This green chili is sure to be one of your favorites. It has loads of flavor thanks to the base of tomatillos plus lime, cilantro, onions, chipotles and avocados. Add it to your menu this week!
Wheat Berry Salad with Lime and Avocados–The perfect summer salad for all picnics, potlucks and barbecues. Wheat berries with a lime dressing, black beans, avocados, grape tomatoes, red peppers, jicama, red onion and cilantro. It’s got the crunch, the chewiness and the bright flavors all in one salad.
And just for fun here are some other unique ways that others have used avocados:
Dark chocolate pudding with a secret ingredient…avocado! From Two Peas and Their Pod
Gluten free chocolate mint avocado cookies from Food Faith Fitness
Avocado egg salad (mayo free) from The Roasted Root
For more scrumptious ways to use avocados visit these other places:
- Hass Avocado Board Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hassavocados
- Hass Avocado Board Twitter: https://twitter.com/HassAvocados
- Has Avocado Board Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hassavocados/
- Hass Avocado Board Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveonetoday/
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