5-Minute Everything Avocado Sauce

Make once, use on everything! Whether you’re adding it to chicken, using it as a dressing, or spreading it on a piece of toast, one bite and this recipe will leave you wanting more!

Have you ever wished that you could consolidate multiple sauces into one? After many failed attempts, I think I’ve found the solution. The perfect balance of creamy avocado, savory nuts and fresh herbs, all combined into one single, delicious & versatile sauce. Filled with healthy anti-inflammatory fats and made with under 10 ingredients, you won’t be disappointed!

With a ¼ cup serving coming in around 190 calories and containing close to 13 grams of monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), this sauce is a great way to increase your intake of healthy fats!

Although often accompanied by a negative stigma, our bodies need fats to survive. Fat does not make you fat unless consumed in excess! In fact, it is recommended that 25-35% of your total calories come from fats! But not all fats are created equal. We want to focus on increasing our intake of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats while limiting intake of saturated and trans fats.

So, what are MUFAs and why is it important to include them in our diets?

Chemically, monounsaturated fats are simply a fat molecule that has one unsaturated carb bond. Because of this, they are typically liquid at room temperature but may start to solidify when chilled.

Research has shown that MUFAs may:

Help lower your risk of heart disease by decreasing blood pressure & cholesterol levels
Aide in weight loss
Decrease inflammation
Control insulin levels and improve blood sugar control

Need help including more healthy fats into your diet? Give this recipe a try!