Kids may turn up their noses at the strange appearance and unusual texture of avocados, but preparing avocados in kid-friendly ways is worth the effort. Avocados are chock full of fiber, magnesium, potassium, folate and vitamins B6, C and E. The fat content of avocados is relatively high; a medium-size avocado contains about 15 g of fat. However, avocados are rich in heart-healthy monosaturated fat and contain very little unhealthy saturated fat.
Avocado Pie
Step 1
Wash and peel two small avocados or one large avocado. Cut the avocado flesh into chunks with a sharp knife, then place the chunks in a blender or food processor.
Step 2
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, and puree.
Step 3
Add the sweetened condensed milk and process the mixture until it's smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Pour the avocado mixture into a graham cracker crust. Chill the avocado pie for 1 hour, then serve with whipped cream or frozen topping.
Avocado Milkshake
Step 1
Wash and peel two ripe avocados, then cut the avocados into chunks. Puree the chunks in a blender or food processor.
Step 2
Add the vanilla ice cream, milk, lemon extract and vanilla. If desired, add a small banana.
Step 3
Blend until the avocado milkshake is creamy.
Tropical Fruit Salad
Step 1
Wash and peel an apple, avocado and papaya, and cut them into cubes.
Step 2
Place the cubes in a bowl, then add grapes.
Step 3
Stir in the miniature marshmallows, shredded coconut and chopped nuts. Use your favorite type of nut, such as cashews, almonds, peanuts or walnuts.
Step 4
Chill the tropical salad in the refrigerator, then serve in bowls or cups.
Avocado Roll-Ups
Step 1
Place two ripe avocado slices in a bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork.
Step 2
Spread the mashed avocados evenly on four fajita-size tortilla shells. Place one slice of deli turkey and a slice of mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top of the avocado. If you'd like, top each one with shredded carrot.
Step 3
Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling. Place the avocado roll-ups on a plate, then slice each roll-up in half.
Things You'll Need
- Blender or food processor
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 13-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 9-inch graham cracker crust
- Whipped cream or frozen whipped topping
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tsp. lemon extract
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Small banana (optional)
- 1 apple
- 1 papaya
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 4 fajita-size tortilla shells
- 4 slices of deli turkey
- 4 slides of mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Shredded carrots (optional)
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