5 Fruit and
Guacamole Recipes

A glance inside your fridge may uncover ample amounts of colorful, fresh fruit. A second look may reveal that the fruit is fully ripe and ready to eat — all at the same time. How will you use all of your fresh fruit inventory before any goes to waste?

Have you thought about combining fruit and guacamole? Thanks to their mild taste, avocados highlight other flavor profiles and can unite sweet and savory ingredients exceptionally well. So, next time you have some produce at its prime, whip up a batch of fruit guacamole — it even uses a fruit, avocado, as the base.

Here are five fruit guacamole recipes to help you enjoy the ripe fruit in your fridge.

Featured Fruit and Guacamole Recipes

1. Strawberry Pico Guacamole

Perfect for a sunny summer day, this recipe begins with traditional guacamole flavors as a base: avocado, onion, lime, and cilantro. Then, things take an unexpected turn with bright and sweet strawberry chunks juxtaposed with fiery jalapeño peppers!

Featured fruit: avocado, strawberry, lime.

2. Mango and Tajín Guacamole

Tajín (a chili-lime salt) and chamoy sauce season this guacamole starring diced mango and mango pureé. It hits on every flavor profile: salty, sour, and sweet. Save any leftover dip and serve it atop salads as a fruit-filled dressing or creamy topping. 

Featured fruit: avocado, mango, lime.

3. Peach Charred Chile Guacamole

Get your grill on! Grilled peaches pair with caramelized onions in this fruit guacamole recipe. Coat the peach halves in olive oil, grill them flesh-side down, and dice. Season the guacamole with fresh sage, thyme, chives, and salt and pepper.

Featured fruit: avocado, peach, lime.

4. Ancho Plum Guacamole

In Mexican cuisine, dried chiles are often paired with fruits to balance the spice and add complexity. Use ancho chiles and jalapeños to pack a heated punch in your guacamole. Then, add diced plums, walnuts, sesame seeds, and red onions for a complementary crunch.

Featured fruit: avocado, plum, lime.

5. Fruit Guacamole with Sweet Potato Creme

This multi-part recipe reaches deep into your fridge and spice cabinet to create a sweet fruit guacamole variation. Maple syrup, nutmeg, and cinnamon unite gooseberries, kiwi, pomegranate, sweet potato, and cream flavors. This lovely dessert guac goes great with sliced apples, cinnamon-sugar-dusted pita chips, rice cakes, or other sweeter dippers.

Featured fruit: avocado, gooseberry, strawberry, mango, kiwi, pomegranate, lemon.

Benefits of Fruit and Guacamole

Technically, all guacamole is fruit guacamole because avocado is a fruit! But when it comes to guacamole, the more fruit, the merrier, as more fruit means new flavor profiles and even more vitamins and minerals.

Avocado and Fruit = Goodness for The Body

The avocados in guacamole have nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber and good fat (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats). Avocados are essentially the only fruit containing good fat, which helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Eat avocado with these foods to help absorb their fat-soluble vitamins:

• Vitamin A: Mangoes, apricots, carrots
• Vitamin D: Salmon, egg yolks
• Vitamin E: Almonds, sunflower seeds, cranberries
• Vitamin K: Blackberries, blueberries, pomegranate

Avocado and Fruit = Goodness for The Soul

Avocados have a subtle, slightly nutty flavor and a creamy texture that contrasts nicely with more assertive flavors. Tangy, sweet, and acidic flavors especially pair well with avocado, which is one of the reasons guacamole is often made with lime juice!

Tips for Selecting and Using Fruit in Guacamole

Here at Avocados From Mexico, we know all fruits taste great with avocado. However, there are several characteristics you’ll want to look out for when choosing fruits for guacamole:

Ripeness

It’s worth waiting a day or two for fruits to be completely ripe before using them in guacamole. You can tell an avocado is ripe by giving it a little squeeze. Ripe avocados give a little to gentle pressure but shouldn’t feel mushy. Other fruits, like mangoes, let you know they’re ripe by their sweet aroma.

Seasonality

Seasonal fruits are fresher, more flavorful, and often more affordable. It’s a good thing Avocados From Mexico are always in season!

Juiciness

Fruit in guacamole should be juicy but not watery to maintain a creamy texture.

Sweet and Acidic

Fruits with a bit of acidity provide a refreshing contrast with creamy avocado in guacamole. Look for options with a natural tang, such as kiwi or pineapple.

Keep Experimenting With Fruit and Guacamole

There are endless fruit and guacamole combinations. Consider this a starting point. The real fun begins with a trip to the produce aisle of your grocery store. See what’s fresh, and let your imagination run wild!

Visit our guacamole recipe page for more fruit guacamole recipes.