10 Ways You Never Knew You Could Eat Avocado

5. Alternative to Frosting

That’s right. You can use avocado in frosting as well. If you are shaking your head right now, think about the recent trend of bacon cupcakes – it is no weirder than that! Avocado frosting has a satisfying texture and can be flavored most any way, including vanilla, chocolate, and buttercream.

Of course, unless you add cocoa powder, the resulting frosting will be green, so make sure that fits with your color scheme. Avocado frosting also requires a bit of citrus juice to prevent browning, which will also add a flavor element.

6. Fruit Leather

It can be a struggle to provide healthy snacks for the kids, not to mention the grown-ups who are always in a hurry. Fruit leather, otherwise known as fruit roll-ups, are a popular grab-and-go treat but they can be full of sugar. Moderate that a bit by adding avocado and a bit of lemon juice to fruit puree.

After blending the ingredients until smooth, spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake it in a 175 degree oven for 3-5 hours. You’ll know it’s done when the leather is firm and evenly dried.