My Favorite Avocado Spread Recipe

With my avocado spread recipe, you can add a little extra goodness to almost anything! It’s a fresh, creamy, and satisfying condiment that feels and tastes like a treat. This recipe is naturally vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free!

A Note From Kristen

This avocado spread is my go-to for perfect avocado toast. It’s quick to make, packed with flavor, and made with simple, natural ingredients. There are no preservatives or additives like you might find in store-bought versions. I use it on everything from toast to sandwiches, and it never disappoints. Here’s exactly how I make it at home. Enjoy!

~Kristen

Ingredient Notes

Please keep in mind that this is just a quick overview. Visit the full recipe for amounts and instructions!

Ripe Avocados: Acts as the base ingredient of the spread, giving it a rich, creamy texture with a mild, buttery flavor. Avocados are the best since they offer healthy fats and potassium while being naturally low in saturated fat and carbohydrates and have zero cholesterol!
Whole Cumin Seeds: Add a bit of crunch and a warm, slightly nutty flavor. You can also use ground cumin for this recipe, but the final result won’t be quite as smoky.
Ground Coriander: Gives the spread a subtle citrusy flavor to brighten it up.
Orange Juice: Provides acidity and a burst of sweetness to balance the richness of the avocado. If you want a brighter, more citrus-forward taste, you can add lemon juice instead. But orange really is my secret ingredient!
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Helps smooth the avocado spread and make it more luscious.
Salt: Enhances the natural flavors of the other ingredients.
Ground Black Pepper: Gives the spread a very mild kick and some sharpness.
Red Pepper Flakes: Adds gentle heat without being too overpowering.
Orange Zest: optional; it heightens the juice’s citrus notes that help lift the whole spread.

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How to Make Avocado Spread

01 TOAST AND MASH

If using cumin seeds, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then set aside. Meanwhile, mash the avocados to your desired consistency in a bowl.

02

ADD

Add the other ingredients.

03

MIX

Mix well.

04 ENJOY

Serve and enjoy!

Serving Ideas

Create avocado toast using sandwich or sourdough bread.
Sprinkle some bagel seasoning and serve as a spread on pita bread.
Use as a dip for fresh veggies like bell peppers, carrot sticks, and snap peas.
Stuff into a wrap with fresh veggies and tahini sauce.
Spread over baked sweet potato slices.
Serve as a dip alongside tortilla chips (in place of guacamole!).

Expert Tips

Use ripe but firm avocados for this recipe, and you’ll end up with a creamy, not watery, spread.
If the spread ends up too thin for your liking, mash more ripe avocado flesh and fold it into the mixture.
I like to mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher instead of pureeing them in a food processor or blender. This way, the fruit chunks will remain in the spread and it doesn’t become too thin.
If you like the avocado spread to have more kick, add diced fresh jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Variations you can try include:
- Add lime juice, garlic, and chopped cilantro for a Mexican-inspired twist.
- Add smoked paprika and roasted peppers for a smokier, deeper spread.
- For an herb-heavy avocado spread, stir in fresh herbs like chopped parsley and mint.

Avocado Spread Recipe

This easy and creamy avocado spread is a must-try! See how I make my favorite version of this delicious condiment at home.

Author: Kristen Wood
Servings: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2minutes minutes
Total Time: 7minutes minutes

Course: Condiments Cuisine: American Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds or ¼ tsp ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon orange zest optional

Instructions

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the cumin seeds for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. (Skip if using ground cumin.)
In a bowl, mash the avocados to your desired consistency – chunky or smooth!
Add the cumin, coriander, orange juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and orange zest (if using). Stir until well combined.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Storage

Keep the leftovers in an airtight container, preferably a small one, so there’s less exposure to air, which causes browning. Press a piece of plastic wrap at the very top of the spread to help slow down oxidation even more. For extra protection, drizzle a thin layer of olive oil at the top before sealing.

Keep the container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.