Unboxed: 12 methods to avocado madness
Bursting with good fats and great flavor, these plant-based innovations are avoca-do’s!
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These plant-based puffs begin with organic rice flour, avocado oil and defatted avocado powder, yielding a satisfying crunch and zesty flavor with only 100 calories per bag. Vegan Cheese and BBQ Salsa round out the product line-up, which is entirely gluten free, vegan and non-GMO.
One of nine new plant-based products launched in celebration of Follow Your Heart’s 50th anniversary, this product is the latest iteration of the company’s popular Vegenaise vegan mayo. It is made with oil extracted from ripe avocadoes blended with high-oleic safflower oil, brown rice syrup, apple cider vinegar, pea protein and seasonings. Bonus: This Non-GMO Project Verified product is made in a solar-powered, zero-waste facility.
It took three years to get the formula right for this extremely innovative, superfood-containing, plant-based milk—not only because the company had the goal of creating a great-tasting product, but it also wanted to make the most of the avocado’s superfood qualities and be shelf stable for (11) months! Made from Mexican avocados, the New Zealand-based brand pays 20% over market rate to growers for sustainably cultivated “ugly” fruit. This certified-organic, dairy-free product comes in Original and Cacao flavors.
Coconut oil, pressed avocado oil, tiger nuts and cashews form the base for this unctuous plant-based butter, one of two varieties (the other is with olive oil) in the new line from alt-dairy pioneer Califia Farms. Good for spreading, melting and baking, this plant-based butter is cultured with nutritional yeast and packed with good fats.
Hand-scooped, 100% Hass avocados are seasoned with a touch of lime juice, salt and ground black pepper to make this healthy and delicious snack pack that is always ripe, always convenient, always fresh and always delicious.
Avocados might not be the first thing one thinks of when in the mood for a rich and chocolaty treat, but this refrigerated avocado and chocolate spread is rich and creamy and oh-so-indulgent. With a simple ingredient list that includes just Haas avocado, honey, water, cocoa powder, pure vanilla extract, lemon juice and guar gum, this 50% avocado treat is also great as a dip or an on-the-go snack.
Avocado oil is the first ingredient in this new vegan mayo from Certified B Corporation Sir Kensington’s. The second ingredient is the company’s signature organic aquafaba (chickpea water), which helps yield a creamy plant-based mayo with an appealing tang. It is also Non-GMO Product Verified and Certified Keto.
These USDA Organic seaweed sheets have just three ingredients (seaweed, avocado oil and sea salt), for a thin, crispy and healthy snacking experience that we can’t get enough of. And not only are they USDA Organic, but these vegan snacks also boast gluten free and non-GMO certifications and are made from seaweed that has been sustainably cultivated and harvested in South Korea.
This frozen burrito packs a double punch of avocado, thanks to the fact that the quinoa, black bean, avocado and Monterey Jack filling is wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla made with avocado oil. With 8 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein, it is a single-serving meal that has the equivalent of a quarter cup of veggies and is made with 70% organic ingredients.
Avocado takes center stage here in the form of thin and crispy snacks, which are 100% plant based and certified Non-GMO Project Verified. They are also packed with healthy add-ins that include pumpkin, sunflower and flax seeds for a satisfying crunch and delicious snack that also comes in a simple Sea Salt variety.
Keto devotees will love this Keto Certified MCT Oil Blend that is also certified USDA Organic. Pure avocado oil gets a boost from medium chain triglyceride oil sourced from organic coconut oil, resulting in a neutral tasting and smelling oil with a high smoke point that is packed with monounsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals.
You won't find canola oil, soybean oil, gluten, grains or sugar in this updated version of the company’s pantry-staple vegan mayo, which is made with avocado oil and potato protein—not pea or legume protein—for a creamy, rich flavor. The product is ideal as a mayo substitute, spread or dip and is also Certified Gluten Free and Keto and Paleo Certified.
You won't find canola oil, soybean oil, gluten, grains or sugar in this updated version of the company’s pantry-staple vegan mayo, which is made with avocado oil and potato protein—not pea or legume protein—for a creamy, rich flavor. The product is ideal as a mayo substitute, spread or dip and is also Certified Gluten Free and Keto and Paleo Certified.
With the world more tuned in than ever before to the importance of health and wellness, consumers can’t get enough of nutrient-dense, heart-healthy avocados. These fruits—rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, D and E as well as unsaturated fats—have become particularly relevant for those who follow the keto diet, along with other food tribes that emphasize the importance of consuming plenty of “good" fats.
But the other key factor in it's mega-popularity comes from the avocado's mild, delicate flavor and richly creamy texture that can go either sweet or savory. These characteristics make it an ideal substitute for dairy in plant-based versions of products that range from dressings to sauces, mayonnaise, “cheesy” snacks, ice creams, butter and even milk. Indeed, today’s avocado-based products stretch the imagination and challenge the versatility of this beloved fruit like never before.
Many of these applications are achieved with the oil extracted from avocados, which not only has numerous health benefits but also a high, 500°F smoke point. Not all avocado oils are created equal, however. A recent study out of the University of California, Davis, points to adulteration as one of the biggest issues affecting the avocado oil market. Researchers tested the quality and purity of 22 commercially available samples of extra virgin, virgin and refined avocado oil, and discovered that more than 80% of the samples had either gone rancid or were mixed with cheaper oils. Furthermore, three of the samples tested for this study did not contain any avocado oil at all.
Though disheartening, these results will hopefully lead to stricter controls of and more stringent standards for avocado oil in the future. They also help underline the important role that natural products brands have in terms of setting the standards for quality and transparency in avocado-ful products.
Warning: The following gallery may make consumers never want to settle for plain old avocado toast again.
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