3 Dairy-Free Avocado Breakfast Ideas
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One of my all time favorite foods are avocados. I never had the pleasure of trying them as a child because my parents did not care for them.
My love of avocados started to blossom when I had my second daughter and tried guacamole for the first time. Let’s just say it was love at first bite. Now, for the past 7 years I have been enjoying avocados weekly.
When you are trying to reduce processed foods, dairy, and sugar; avocados become the perfect diet staple.
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 an energy packed nutritious addition to your diet.
Despite their lack of sweetness, avocados are actually a fruit. They are a nutrient booster, and contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. This is especially helpful for my picky kids who will only eat certain foods that are visually appealing. They have no idea what I put into their Citrus Infused Green Smoothie, but they know they are yummy.
Avocados are so versatile and can be used in salads, baked goods, puddings, and even beauty products. I often feature avocado-based recipes because I love avocados *that* much!
Since I often feature avocado lunch or dinner recipes, I wanted to shed some light on 3 Dairy-Free Avocado Breakfast Ideas.
Avocado Toast: Avocado toast is a go-to breakfast of our’s. My husband and I love splitting half an avocado each in the mornings. We smash the avocado with a fork and then add some crushed red pepper and a little sea salt. Then, we spread the mashed avocado onto some toasted rye bread. This is a filling and tasty breakfast.
Avocado Banana Muffins: Made with wholesome ingredients, these avocado banana muffins are not only light and fluffy, but scrumptious. They are a favorite with my kids and feature creamy banana and avocado for extra nutrition. Get the full recipe on our site.
Citrus Avocado Smoothie:
Made with avocado, banana, and orange; this shake is perfect for sunrise. I love using whole orange peel in my shakes for the ultimate vitamin-c boost. I do not mind the peel and feel like it provides extra flavor.
Ingredients:
- Half an avocado
- 1 large ripe banana
- half of a small orange cut into quarters (peel on)
- 1/2 cup of almond milk
- 1/2 cup of ice cubes
Directions:
In a blender, combine the avocado half, orange quarters, banana, almond milk, and ice cubes. Blend until creamy and combined.
Pour into two large glasses and top with additional orange peel or zest
Enjoy!
How do you like to use avocados? Share with us your avocado breakfast ideas in the comments section below.
Jeanette
June 27, 2017 at 9:45 amOh my I really want to try those banana avocado muffins. Those look delicious. I will try anything with avocados because they seem like such a versatile food that taste delicious and is good for you.
Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens
June 27, 2017 at 9:59 amAvocados are fantastic, but I just realized I have never BAKED with them. I usually keep them just for tacos, but this needs to change seeing these awesome options!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
June 27, 2017 at 10:14 amI love avocados. I put them in everything from smoothies to my muffins. They’s so good, and I love how good they are for me.
Mama to 6 Blessings
June 27, 2017 at 10:17 amI live avocado, there is so much you can do with them. I am going to have to makw that smoothie.
Colleen Lanin
June 27, 2017 at 10:25 amI love avocado. I have since I was a little girl. I cook with it all the time, and sometimes I just peel it and eat it standing around the kitchen. LOL
Sarah
June 27, 2017 at 2:50 pmI’m not a huge avocado fan, but my boyfriend is. Those avocado muffins look like a great compromise between my love of muffins and pastries and his love of avocados. I can’t wait to try them!
TColeman
June 27, 2017 at 4:35 pmI love avocados and have never thought to use them like this in a bread. I am going to have to give that a try!
LaShawn
June 27, 2017 at 5:35 pmI never thought about putting Avocado in a smoothie. Especially paired with citrus. I just can’t with avocado toast. I tried lol
Stacie
June 27, 2017 at 7:01 pmI enjoy avocado in my recipes. I can’t wait to try the smoothie. It will be interesting to try it with orange peel.
Tara
June 27, 2017 at 7:03 pmI can’t wait to try those muffins. They do look delicious and the avocado just adds to it.
Lisa Bristol
June 27, 2017 at 7:19 pmI love using avocado in my cooking. I am always looking for new recipes to try. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make this Citrus Infused Green Smoothie.
Liz Mays
June 27, 2017 at 8:41 pmThese are awesome ways to incorporate avocados into your breakfast! I’d love to do those muffins!
Kathy
June 27, 2017 at 9:01 pmAll of these recipes look very good. I love how great avocados are for you too. Such a great healthy way to have breakfast.
Adelina Priddis
June 27, 2017 at 9:40 pmI need to jump on the bandwagon and try avocado toast. I just don’t buy avocados very often (not sure why not…). I’m curious though, you really leave the peel on the orange for your smoothie? Does it blend up really well?
Brianne
June 27, 2017 at 10:59 pmThese are such great breakfast ideas! I love avocado toast every morning!
reesa
June 27, 2017 at 11:07 pmI love avocado! I can eat it all day, everyday!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All
June 27, 2017 at 11:28 pmThat smoothie looks so creamy! My sister-in-law loves avocadoes and would enjoy all three of these recipes.
Sarah
June 27, 2017 at 11:37 pmAnything with avocados sounds pretty amazing to me! These all look so yummy, adding them to my breakfast ideas list.
Laurie Beth
June 28, 2017 at 1:06 amAvocado toast may be my favorite breakfast ever! I bet that smoothie is to die for not to mention so many health benefits!
Toni | Boulder Locavore
June 28, 2017 at 3:13 amI love all these ideas! They all look so good! I would love to try them all!
Alicia Gonzalez
June 28, 2017 at 3:37 amWe eat avocados so much and LOVE them! I’ve never heard of banana avocado anything bread! I’m so curious I’m not even sure I can wait until tomorrow to try this!