avocado substitutes

12 substitutes · avg score 5.5 · Avocado is a rich, buttery green fruit with a mild, nutty flavor and creamy texture, technically a large berry with a single pit. Used raw in guacamole, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, and as a spread, prized for healthy monounsaturated fats.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Olives

10.0
1 cup : 1/4 cup

Fatty fruit swap for spreads only

02

Ricotta

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamy on toast, season with salt and pepper

03

Cream Cheese

7.5
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Creamy and spreadable; works on toast or in rolls but lacks avocado's green freshness

04

Whipped Butter

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Mashed ripe avocado as spread; adds richness

05

Greek Yogurt

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamy texture for dressings and dips

06

Tahini

5.0
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Rich and creamy, works in dressings and dips

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