Name: Avocado Creme {5-ingredients}
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: Flesh from 2 ripe avocados; 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk; Juice from 1 lime (or more to taste); 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1-2 cloves garlic (minced (adjust to taste)); 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt ((adjust to taste))

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This Avocado Creme is a healthy, creamy and flavourful dip or sauce that pairs well with tacos, burgers, burrito bowls and chili or used as a salad dressing! Make up a batch to serve with all of your favourite dishes. With only 5 simple ingredients, it can be made in less than 10 minutes! (Vegan, paleo & gluten-free)

In my opinion, nothing beats a delicious dip or spread, especially when they’re as tasty as this avocado crema recipe.

In our family, we love getting creative with avocados and not only incorporating them into things, like burgers and wraps, BUT we’ve also been using them to whip up delicious dips like guacamole, and of course, this delicious sauce!

You might recognize this avocado lime crema from my Stuffed Black Bean Sweet Potatoes and Black Bean & Brown Rice Meal Prep Bowls. Since it has made a guest appearance twice so far, I figured it was about time it became the star of the show!

Better yet, it only requires five simple ingredients, so it literally takes no time at all to prepare. I like to make up a batch in my Ninja blender and store it in the fridge for a few days and put it on EVERYTHING we eat.

It’s so creamy and delicious!

Why Make this Recipe

Healthy: This dip is full of natural and fresh ingredients so it’s a dip you can feel great about enjoying! It’s packed with healthy monounsaturated fats and is also low in carbs with no added sugar. You can also adjust the level of sodium according to taste, unlike many of the sodium laden store-bought condiments.
Quick and easy: This recipe only requires five simple ingredients and takes no more than ten minutes to make, so there’s no excuse not to try it!
Dairy-free: Usually this sauce is made with sour cream or yogurt, but we used coconut milk as a substitute. It not only creates a smooth and creamy texture, but it also adds a great flavour to this vegan sauce.
Versatile: You can serve this avocado crema along with so many different dishes. Serve it up as a dip, spread, sauce or salad dressing!

Ingredient Notes

Avocados: Avocados are not only a great source of potassium, but also a source of vitamin E and monounsaturated fats which are amazing for the heart, eyes, and skin! They also provide healthier fats that can help absorb those fat-soluble vitamins and protect against heart disease. Choose avocados that are ripe, but still green (not browning), for a creme with a vibrant green hue.
Coconut milk: Use canned coconut milk rather than cartoned for this recipe. The canned milk is much thicker which provides that delicious creaminess. I recommend using full-fat for a rich and creamy texture, but you can also use light if preferred.
Lime juice: Adds a zesty flavour and helps slow down the browning of the avocado. Use fresh lime juice as it’s much more fresh and zingy than the bottled variety. If in a pinch, you can also sub in lemon juice.
Cilantro: Adds a great herby freshness. If you don’t like cilantro, you can swap it for parsley.
Garlic: Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavour. Adapt according to taste. Start with one clove, taste and increase garlic if you prefer a more garlicky flavour.

Step by Step Instructions

Place the avocado, coconut milk, lime juice, cilantro, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor.

Blend until smooth. Taste, and adjust seasoning as desired.

Recipe Tips

Use ripe avocados for this recipe as they will break down in the blender more easily for the ultimate smooth and creamy sauce. Just be sure to use avocados that are still green, and not overripe and brown since the crema won’t maintain its vibrant green colour for very long if made with brownish avocados.
I recommend using a high power blender such as the Ninja blender since it will be able to power through the ingredients and create a nice creamy texture with no lumps present.
Depending on the type of blender you use, you may wish to stir the ingredients half way through the blending process to ensure that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed and nothing gets left on the bottom of the blender.
Adjust the garlic to taste. Start with one clove, and then taste. If you prefer a stronger garlic flavour, add another one and blend until smooth. You may also wish to roast the garlic first to add a delicious roasted garlic flavour.

Recipe FAQs

How to select a ripe avocado

The best way to tell if an avocado is ready to use is to gently squeeze it. It should give a little, but not so much that it feels mushy. Ripe avocados also tend to have a darker pigmented skin, but this is not the case all the time, so it’s best to go with touch.

Do you need a blender to make this recipe?

A high speed blender is the quickest and easiest way to make this smooth and creamy sauce. It also results in a more velvety consistency. If you don’t have one, you can make it by hand by mashing the avocados and mixing everything together. It likely won’t be as smooth and creamy, but it will still be delicious!

How to store

Store this crema in the fridge sealed in an air-tight container for up to two to three days. It’s ready to use right out of the fridge.

Does avocado sauce turn brown?

Generally, the sauce will start to brown within a 2-3 days. Lime juice (which is an acid) is added to the sauce, which not only adds flavour, but can also help delay the browning process.

To further delay browning, place a piece of parchment paper directly on top of the creme and seal it in an air-tight container to limit exposure to oxygen which is what causes the browning to occur.

Can I freeze this avocado crema?

If you really need to freeze this you can, but it’s generally best to avoid freezing if possible. Because the coconut milk has a high fat content, the ingredients can separate. You can freeze it for up to a month and defrost it in the fridge and bring it back together by mixing it well.

Can I use this as an avocado salad dressing?

Yes! Just thin it out with a bit of water or oil for a delicious dressing!

Serving Suggestions

This vegan avocado creme is delicious paired with so many dishes!

Try it with these favourites:

On tacos
On enchiladas
As a veggie dip
As a spread on burgers, sandwiches or wraps
As a topping on chili
To spruce up burrito bowls
To jazz up stuffed sweet potatoes
As a dip for sweet potato fries or tater tots
Served along with eggs
Or even as a creamy avocado salad dressing!

Gotta love the versatility!

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