Avocado is famous the world over for being paired with eggs on toast in various forms. Although this is a delicious use for the green fruit, it is a very versatile ingredient. Why not try it in one of these recipes, you will discover for yourself how many uses avocado has!
Iced Coffee
Ingredients (to make 2):
- 1 avocado
- 2 cups of milk
- 3 espressos
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
Method:
- Peel and remove the stone from the avocado.
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender, and blitz until the drink is smooth.
Avocado Hummus
Ingredients:
1 avocado
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
Method:
- Peel and remove the stone from the avocado.
- Mash in a bowl with a fork, add the oil, tahini, lemon juice, and salt.
- Mix well with a spoon, add the chickpeas and mash well with a fork.
Avocado Buttercream
Ingredients:
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup of icing sugar
- 1/4 cup of butter
Method:
- Peel and remove the stone from the avocado.
- Cream the avocado and butter together, sift in the icing sugar, and mix until a smooth buttercream forms.
- Spread over the top of a sponge cake or cupcakes.
