Don’t let your clients be April-fooled by avocados. Share these surprising facts:
- Avocados are a fruit–not a vegetable– and they’re sugar-free. They’re also virtually the only fruit that contains monounsaturated fat.
- Although usually eaten fresh, avocados are delicious grilled, baked or fried, too.
- Avocados have 80 calories per 50 g. serving and offer nearly 20 beneficial vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that can enhance the nutrient quality of a diet.
Inspire your clients to “fool” their friends and families by using avocados as an ingredient in recipes that call for food higher in saturated fat. The taste won’t change but the amount of good fats will! These spread and baking comparison charts are great reference tools that will make substituting avocados a snap.
- Avocado Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies – hold the butter and sub in avocado in these tasty, on-the-go breakfast bites.
- Avocado Egg Salad – swap the mayo for smooth and creamy avocado, and kick it up with a touch of spice from the Dijon mustard. Vegan Dark Chocolate Cupcakes – decadent, dairy-free and delightful.
