It should really come as no surprise that there is constantly good news about the avocado industry and the amazing happenings around this fruit. Avocados have developed quite a following in the United States, and the green fruit’s popularity is spreading around the globe. From restaurant openings to health and wellness updates, the latest and greatest in avocado-related news is now served, just in time to enjoy with your morning avocado on toast.
Serves 6
Ingredients
3 medium avocados, seeded & halved
6 slices cooked bacon
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
½ cup cress sprouts (or other microgreens)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375˚. Roll up individual slices of cooked bacon and place one in each avocado half. Top with cheese and season to taste. Place in the oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and starts to brown. Garnish with cress sprouts and serve immediately.
Serves 4-6
Dressing Ingredients
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup orange juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp honey
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until blended. Set aside.
Salad Ingredients
1 blood orange, peeled, chopped
1 medium avocado, peeled, chopped
4 cups baby spinach
2/3 cup pomegranate seeds
4 cups cooked quinoa
Instructions
Add all salad ingredients into a mixing bowl and toss lightly. Drizzle with dressing and toss again. Serve immediately.
Makes 2 trees, serves 3
Ingredients
3 slices of white bread
4-6 oz. smoked salmon, cut into thin strips
2-3 slices American cheese, cut into star shapes
2 medium avocados, peeled, seeded, thinly sliced
Instructions
Lightly toast bread—layer with slices of avocado, salmon, and cheese stars.
Garnish with favorite nuts, seeds, or berries
Serve immediately.
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 avocado, peeled & seeded
1/2 banana
1 1/2 cups oats
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 tsp. baking powder
Instructions
Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend.
Grease griddle or pan and place on medium heat.
Spoon batter onto griddle/pan cook pancake for about two minutes on one side.
Flip the pancake and cook for another minute on the other side, or until done.
Serve immediately topped with favorite fruit and nuts and drizzled with syrup of choice.
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
Cake
2 avocados, mashed4 eggs1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract1 Tbsp. baking powder1 cup flour
1/8 tsp. salt
Icing
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 cup strawberries, halved
Instructions
Mix the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and mashed avocados together.
Add the baking powder and flour and continue mixing.
Line an 11-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Transfer the avocado mixture into the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes at 350⁰F.
Allow cake to cool on a rack.
Add the confectioner’s sugar and lemon juice to a smaller bowl.
Mix until smooth using a teaspoon. Glaze the avocado loaf, then garnish with strawberries.
