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3 Unusual Ways to Use Avocado

For those who can’t get enough of everyone’s favourite brunch staple, here are a few uses for the creamy green goodness that don’t involve spreading it on sourdough.

Exploring the various ways to use avocado can enhance your meals with both flavour and nutrition. From creamy avocado toast to rich guacamole, these versatile fruits can be incorporated into a range of dishes. Additionally, other ways to use avocado include adding it to smoothies for a creamy texture or using it as a healthy fat substitute in baking.

For those who can’t get enough of everyone’s favourite brunch staple, here are a few uses for the creamy green goodness that don’t involve spreading it on sourdough. Consider this a little inspiration for avocado lovers everywhere.

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1. Try an avocado facial for a superfood boost. Packed with vitamins E, A and B, avocados are perfect for protecting skin, and removing dead skin cells and the high-fat content means moisture is locked in for longer. Also suitable for those with sensitive skin, keep your face hydrated by making your own avocado mask at home. Alternatively for a professional fix try the Avocado Firming Facial at Karkloof Safari Villas and Spa which promises to boost elasticity, suppleness and hydration.

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2. From avocado brownies to no-bake avocado cheesecake, if you haven’t tried mixing avocado into your sweet recipes you are seriously missing out. Avocado offers the key ingredient for many delicious, easy and no-mess sweet treats. To make an avocado pudding mix up some avocado, cacao for sweetness and a squeeze of lemon to create a rich, smooth and creamy dessert.

• 2 large ripe avocados
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 50g cacao powder

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3. Create a delicious ice cream alternative with avocado suitable for vegans, you don’t even need an ice cream maker for it. Get ready for summer with this perfect mix of sweet and savoury.

Simply blend 2 ripe avocados, condensed milk and lemon juice together, add cream and mix together. Pop into the freezer and leave overnight to set. Keep in the freezer for a delicious summer pick-me-up!

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