Every time you select California Avocados, you support the family farmers dedicated to bringing you fresh, premium fruit with outstanding taste and creamy texture. California Avocados are in season Spring through Fall. So check the label and be sure to Insist on California Avocados.

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SMART SPREADS and DIPS

Healthy eating and avocados go hand in hand. Whether it’s calories, fiber, saturated fat or cholesterol, avocados have more of what you want and less of what you don’t want.  Naturally cholesterol-free, avocados are a creamy and nutritious alternative to saturated fat laden spreads, toppings and dips. When you compare the numbers, they tell a deliciously satisfying story:

Fresh avocado on sandwiches and toast or substituted as a spread in place of many other popular foods may help reduce dietary intake of calories, fat, saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol.

SMART SPREADS and DIPS

Creamy spreads and dips made from California Avocados add a tasty twist to your meals, and a 1-ounce serving of fresh avocados contains 0mg of cholesterol, 0mg of sodium and 0.5g saturated fat. See the chart for how avocados compare as a substitute on sandwiches, toast and in place of other popular foods.

CHOOSE FRESH CALIFORNIA AVOCADOS INSTEAD

Reference:  USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18 (2005) and FDA Food Labeling Guidelines for Voluntary Nutrition Labeling of Raw Fruits, Vegetable and Fish (Vol. 71, No. 159); Appendix C to Part 101 – Nutrition Facts for Raw Fruits and Vegetables (2006).

  • Nutritional values are for the item listed only; not as consumed with other foods or ingredients.


Hand Grown in California Avocados

A Great-Tasting Alternative and Can Be Part of a Healthful Diet. Try Delicious California Avocados as Dips, Toppings or Spreads

 

 Avocado Bagel Spread

Spread mashed California Avocado and fresh herbs (cilantro, garlic or basil) on a bagel instead. Top with a splash of fresh lemon juice and start the day a better way!

California Avocado & Balsamic Salad

Toss California Avocados and Balsamic vinegar into a cup of salad greens. You will add more flavor and less fat.

Deviled Eggs with California Avocado

For a fresh new twist on deviled eggs, fill egg white halves with mashed California Avocado and get 166mcg of potassium per Tbsp.

 

Potato Topper

Top a baked potato with mashed California Avocado. Along with a tasty surprise, you’ll add 5 grams of fiber.

 

 Guacamole Ole´

Dip into guacamole with a low-fat tortilla chip. You’ll get a fiesta in every bite while eating less fat.