This creamy and vibrant avocado spread is your new favorite way to level up toast, sandwiches, and snacks. Similar to guacamole, it’s full of fresh flavor but smoother and more versatile. Use it as a dip, a sandwich spread, or a topping—there’s no wrong way to enjoy it. Add a spoonful to your morning plate, and you’ll bring a refreshing, nutritious boost to any meal.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make avocado spread, it’s easier than you think. With just ripe avocados, a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, and a few pantry spices, you can whip up a smooth, flavorful condiment in minutes. This is a go-to for quick breakfasts, lunches, and healthy snacking, and the natural richness of avocado makes it taste indulgent without being heavy.
This avocado spread recipe can be kept super simple or jazzed up with spices and add-ins. It’s the perfect base for creativity! This recipe is one you’ll want to use again and again. You can spread it on bread, scoop it up with tortilla chips, or put it under eggs on avocado toast. Pro tip: It also makes a fantastic veggie dip with cucumber slices and bell pepper strips!
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Why We Love This Avocado Spread Recipe
- Avocados are simply packed with nutrients, as well as fiber, healthy fats, and carbs, to make you feel full and give you enough energy to face your day.
- It takes just 5 minutes to make. This condiment is perfect for a busy morning.
Even on days when it feels like you don’t have time for breakfast, this quick, creamy guacamole recipe will save the day. Schmear it onto a piece of softest sourdough sandwich bread, wheat sandwich bread recipe, or a grab-n-go breakfast on your way out the door. - This 3-ingredient recipe can be scaled up to feed a crowd, or to freeze for easy meal prep later.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Avocados: You only need one large avocado, or two smaller ones. Considering the nature of this recipe, it’s incredibly easy to double or even triple the amount of avocado spread you’re making – which is great if you have a couple of avos that are ripe and ready to go!
- Sour cream: Plain Greek yogurt is a fabulous substitute for a tangier, richer flavor. Plus, Greek yogurt is healthier than sour cream.
- Lime juice: Lemon juice can be used as a substitute with little to no change in flavor. The acid in citrus fruit helps to delay the fruit from browning. It also adds a hint of tanginess, filling out the profile of our creamy guacamole recipe.
Choosing Ripe Avocados
This really is a fickle fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) – it’s like you’re waiting forever for it to ripen, and then it’s mushy before you know it!
Here are some tell-tale signs of an avocado that’s ready to be used:
- The fruit is somewhat firm, but still gives a little when you gently squeeze it.
- It has no apparent bruises, blemishes, or discoloration.
- It is dark green (almost black) in color.
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If your avocado is ripe, but you’re not quite ready to use it, put it in the fridge to help it last a little longer. And if you’re getting impatient to make a recipe using avocados, but they’re not quite ripe, store them at room temperature to help them ripen faster.
Recipe Variations
- Spicy kick: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Creamy twist: Blend in a spoonful of tahini or plain Greek yogurt for added richness.
- Herb-infused: Stir in chopped fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, or dill.
- Earthy flavor: A pinch of cumin adds warmth and depth to the spread.
- Zesty brightness: Mix in lemon or lime zest for a citrusy punch.
Equipment Used in this Recipe
- Food processor – or blender
- Weck jar with a lid
Great Uses for Ripe Avocados
You only need two of them to make this simple homemade condiment. But, to use up the rest, consider making avocado crema. Or, chop them up and serve them over beef taco casserole recipe or Tex Mex Bisquick breakfast casserole.
How to Make Avocado Spread
- Use the right equipment.
You won’t get the same result using a fork or even a potato masher. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with some chunkiness. Actually, you can see in the photos, that’s how we like it!
But, if your goal is to create a super creamy avocado spread, you absolutely need to use a food processor or high speed blender.
- Adjust the consistency according to your desired use.
To make a creamy consistency for dipping chips, pretzels, etc., spoon in a bit more sour cream or Greek Yogurt. Then, continue to pulse until everything is well combined.
But if you plan to use it as a topping for toast, it should be perfect as-is! It’s better when it’s a bit thicker, because it’s much easier to spoon out for spreading.
- Wait to add seasonings.
You can always add more salt, but you can’t take it away! Instead of adding a bunch of salt and pepper at once, wait until the end and add small amounts until it’s just right.
Serving Suggestions
Avocado spread pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, making it a versatile addition to any meal. Consider serving it with toasted whole wheat bread or garlic toast for a simple yet delicious snack, or use to calm down spicy nachos (or tatchos loaded tater tots!) and tacos to enhance their flavor. For a more sophisticated option, spread it on a plate and top with a medley of fresh vegetables, hibachi shrimp, or poached eggs for a delightful and nutritious meal. Learning how to make avocado spread is truly amazing!
Recipe FAQs
The schmear itself is quite healthy, but depending on what you eat it with, of course, it may or may not be healthy. If you’re using it as a topping for toast, you need to consider the nutritional information of those other ingredients.
But the spread alone is bare-bones and maintains the nutritional value of the avocado. This fruit has protein and fiber as well as vitamins C, E, and K. It also has magnesium and potassium!
It depends on the recipe. Guacamole usually includes onions, peppers, and herbs, but it’s going to be a topping for toast, it can be as plain as the fruit itself, lime juice, and a few seasonings.
This spread will start to brown after one day in the fridge – that’s just the nature of oxidation! To help prevent discoloration and oxidation, add a layer of plastic wrap right over the top of your leftovers so that it covers the entire mixture, then store it in an airtight container.
It’ll keep for about 3 days in the fridge, or for a month in the freezer.
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Avocado Spread
Equipment
- food processor - or blender
- Weck jar with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 large avocados peeled and pitted
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (use more for a dipping consistency)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To the bowl of a food processor or high speed blender, add all ingredients. Pulse to partially chop the avocado, then puree until mixture is creamy and well combined.
- For a creamy, guacamole-type dip, add more sour cream or yogurt and process again to your desired consistency.
- Use immediately, or transfer to a small Weck jar with a lid. Refrigerate until ready to use.Avocado spread will keep for 1 day in the refrigerator before it begins to oxidize and turn brown.
Notes
- How healthy is avocado spread? The schmear itself is quite healthy, but depending on what you eat it with, of course, it may or may not be healthy. If you’re using it as a topping for toast, you need to consider the nutritional information of those other ingredients. But the spread alone is bare-bones and maintains the nutritional value of the avocado. This fruit has protein and fiber as well as vitamins C, E, and K. It also has magnesium and potassium!
- Is avocado spread the same as guacamole? It depends on the recipe. Guacamole usually includes onions, peppers, and herbs, but it’s going to be a topping for toast, it can be as plain as the fruit itself, lime juice, and a few seasonings.
- How do I store this spread?
This spread will start to brown after one day in the fridge – that’s just the nature of oxidation! To help prevent discoloration and oxidation, add a layer of plastic wrap right over the top of your leftovers so that it covers the entire mixture, then store it in an airtight container.
It’ll keep for about 3 days in the fridge, or for a month in the freezer.
- Spicy kick: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Creamy twist: Blend in a spoonful of tahini or plain Greek yogurt for added richness.
- Herb-infused: Stir in chopped fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, or dill.
- Earthy flavor: A pinch of cumin adds warmth and depth to the spread.
- Zesty brightness: Mix in lemon or lime zest for a citrusy punch.
- If your avocado is ripe, but you’re not quite ready to use it, put it in the fridge to help it last a little longer. And if you’re getting impatient to make a recipe using avocados, but they’re not quite ripe, store them at room temperature to help them ripen faster.
- This spread will start to brown after one day in the fridge – that’s just the nature of oxidation!
- To help prevent discoloration and oxidation, add a layer of plastic wrap right over the top of your leftovers so that it covers the entire mixture, then store it in an airtight container.
- It’ll keep for about 3 days in the fridge, or for a month in the freezer.
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Stephanie says
Such a creamy and yummy avocado spread! The sour cream adds a bit of tang and adds to the creaminess of the dish. In addition to using it on toast we love it as a topping for baked potatoes!
Ned says
This was awesome on toast! I loved the addition of the sour cream in this spread! Thank you so much for the awesome recipe!