Love avocados? Me too. They land in my top 10 favorite foods because they’re tasty, nutritious, and endlessly versatile. Once you pick the perfectly ripe avocado, what next? In this post I share three very simple vegan avocado recipes you can make in minutes: a chickpea avocado mash for toast, an arugula + spinach avocado salad, and a pineapple avocado smoothie. Each is quick, satisfying, and packed with healthy fat to keep you full.
Avocado works in desserts, breakfasts, smoothies, salads — really everywhere. Below are the three easy recipes, with ingredients and instructions so you can try them at home.
Share your favorite avocado recipes in the comments! 😘
Chickpea Avocado Mash on Toast
By: Jenné Claiborne
A creamy, savory mash that makes a perfect sandwich filling or toast topping. Similar to a chickpea “tuna” salad but with avocado.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 tbsp green onion, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp ume vinegar
- 4 slices sprouted bread, toasted
Instructions
- Mash the chickpeas, celery, green onion, dill, avocado, and ume vinegar together in a large bowl. You can also pulse briefly in a food processor for a smoother texture.
- Serve the mash on toasted sprouted bread.
Prep time: 5 minutes · Cook time: 5 minutes · Servings: 2
Arugula + Spinach Avocado Salad
By: Jenné Claiborne
A bright, slightly sweet salad with creamy avocado, beans for protein, and fresh peach for contrast.
Ingredients
- 8 cups spinach & arugula mix (or other salad greens)
- 1 avocado, chopped
- Juice of 1/2–1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 peach, sliced
Instructions
- Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the chopped avocado, lemon juice, and sea salt.
- Massage the greens and avocado gently with your hands to soften them slightly and help the flavors meld.
- Toss in the black beans and sliced peach, then serve immediately.
Prep time: 5 minutes · Cook time: 5 minutes · Servings: 2
If you don’t want to drink this as a smoothie, freeze it for popsicles!
Pineapple Avocado Smoothie
By: Jenné Claiborne
A tropical, creamy smoothie that balances pineapple brightness with avocado silkiness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust liquid to reach your preferred consistency.
Prep time: 5 minutes · Blend time: 1 minute · Servings: 1
Did you love these avocado recipes? Comment below and tell me which one was your favorite — and share any avocado ideas you want me to try!