Avocado substitutes
Out of avocado? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Hummus is the top pick.
- 01Hummusbest pick
Creamy, spreadable, and rich — the best stand-in on toast and sandwiches.
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- 02Greek yogurt
Brings the same cool creaminess to dressings, smoothies, and dips.
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- 03Edamame, blended
Purees green and creamy — a common base for avocado-free guacamole.
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- 04Green peas, cooked and mashed
Sweet, green, and smooth when mashed; classic in pea guacamole.
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- 05Banana
For smoothies and baking only — same creamy body, but distinctly sweet.
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Turn a recipe into a basket →How we choose these
These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.
Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.
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