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Easy Guacamole Recipe

February 9, 2016 by Katie Wells
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  • All About the Avocado
  • The Humble Guacamole
  • My Easy Guacamole Recipe
  • Simple Guacamole Recipe

When I was a child, my mom’s guacamole recipe was one of the first things I learned how to make. Today, it’s a recipe that my children make regularly. In fact, I can hardly call this a recipe because it is so simple to make! But it is a nourishing and easy snack, condiment, or topping that my kids all love.

All About the Avocado

Avocados have a unique fatty acid profile and are rich in monounsaturated fats. They are a good source of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin K, as well as potassium and other nutrients. I wrote more about avocados and compiled a list of recipes in this post.

Avocados are one of the few foods that are high in both healthy fats and fiber, which makes them helpful for digestion. They are one of the first foods I feed my babies because of their nutrient profile. When I need an egg-free mayo recipe, I use avocado. They are much less allergenic than eggs (and autoimmune friendly).

Avocados are often lumped into the vegetable category but are actually fruit. Over 1.5 billion are consumed annually in the U.S.

The most popular type of avocado in the world is the Haas avocado and it has an interesting history…

In the 1930s, a California mailman named Rudolph Haas discovered an avocado tree in his backyard and patented it in 1935. All modern avocado trees can trace back to Haas’ avocado tree. Popularity really took off in the 1970s and now, Haas avocados are grown in California, Florida, and especially Mexico. Did you know that Mexico has 5 different climates and growing seasons, which allow avocados to grow year-round?

The special balance of healthy fats and nutrients also makes avocados great for hair and skin. I talk more about that here.

The Humble Guacamole

While avocados only gained popularity in the US in the last several decades, they’ve been popular in other parts of the world for centuries. They were considered a superfood by the Aztecs, who had some of the earliest guacamole recipes. The word guacamole comes from an Aztec word meaning “avocado sauce” and was just a simple mix of mashed avocado, tomatoes, and spices.

While avocados may have taken a while to catch on in the U.S., they’re definitely popular now. As is guacamole, the recipe they are most commonly used in.

In fact, September 16th is National Guacamole Day!

My Easy Guacamole Recipe

My guacamole recipe is a purist recipe that is similar to the original Aztec recipe with minimal ingredients. I use avocado, salsa, lime juice, and some spices. We really like the minimal ingredient list to let the taste of the avocado shine through.

My kids love this recipe because it is so simple to make. They will often prepare guacamole to eat with carrot sticks or plantain chips for lunch or as a healthy snack.

Simple Guacamole Recipe

Katie Wells
An incredibly simple guacamole recipe with minimal ingredients to mimic the original Aztec variations.
4.58 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12
Calories 86 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin (optional)
  • 1 lime (juiced, optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the avocados in half and carefully remove the pit.
  • Scoop out the flesh of the avocados and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add the salsa, spices, and lime juice and mash with a fork until everything is evenly mixed, but still lumpy.
  • Serve with veggie sticks or grain-free chips for a healthy and filling meal or snack.

Notes

Using pre-made salsa makes this recipe incredibly easy and fast. If you don't have any organic or homemade salsa or don't like the flavor of salsa in guacamole, substitute:
  • 1 medium size tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 TBSP fresh cilantro, chopped

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 177mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Reader Interactions

Discussion (21 Comments)

  1. Felipe

    February 14, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    That recipe is anything but “original purist recipe”. You will never EVER add cumin, garlic, black pepper or salsa. By adding any of the above ingredients you’ll destroy the natural avocado flavor. If you want an Awesome purist and simple recipe, 2 ingredients, 1- Himalyan salt and 2- Lemon juice.

    My personal award winning recipe: soak 1 tlsp of chopped onion with lemon, tsp of chopped cilantro, finely chopped a small serrano pepper and himalayan salt. (Optional a tlsp of dice tomato) but never garlic, cumin, black or white pepper and sour cream or mayo. Now, this is guacamole. Anything besides the above ingredients call it anything but guacamole.
    ,

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    • Lynn

      February 18, 2016 at 10:01 AM

      Not everyone likes the “original purest recipe”! Hopefully you can forgive those that don’t. Pretty insulting.

      Reply
    • Sheila

      February 18, 2016 at 12:57 PM

      4 stars
      I have a Mexican friend who makes hers very much like this. She will add sour cream and chopped tomatoes at times, depending on the occasion. I think hers is about the best I have ever had, and she got the recipe from her grandmother. I will confess to making cheater guacamole with salsa, though. I like salsa and guac, and often end up just combining the two on my plate, so if I am looking for a very quick version for a snack or lunch, I will do the salsa/avocado smash up. It’s delicious either way, I think!

      Reply
  2. Ginger

    February 14, 2016 at 2:09 PM

    For me, the essentials are avocado, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper to taste. If I have any around, I’ll add mashed garlic, red onion, diced tomato and cilantro–or salsa, but I don’t usually have that on hand.

    Reply
  3. Heidi Hainsey

    February 10, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    4 stars
    My recipe is from my good friend from Columbia. She makes it daily and doesn’t have any tomatoes in it: Just avocadoes, a small bit of minced onion, lots of cilantro, salt to taste, a few dashes of tabasco, and lime juice. My 3 year old loves helping me make it and eats most of what we make. I use grape tomatoes and carrots for dipping. So fresh and yummy!

    Reply
  4. Jen millikan

    February 10, 2016 at 10:23 AM

    Have you ever thought about putting half of the avocado and adding edamame with spinach? Really good too that’s how I sneak it in for my kids

    Reply
  5. Michele

    February 9, 2016 at 10:51 PM

    I’m anxious to try this recipe. I’m new to making quac, so can anyone tell me once made, how long will this last? Day or two? Week? Thanks.

    Reply
  6. Sobela

    February 9, 2016 at 10:27 PM

    5 stars
    Sounds great but why no lime juice it keeps the avocado from turning brown or cilantro?
    I’ve been cooking with avocados for some time now and yes they r pretty good in mostly everything lol salads,sandwich’s,raw and yes in soup ^_^…ok maybe not in soup at least that’s not for me lol. ^_^’
    It’s good that avocados r getting to be so popular again seeing as they r very good for u yay. ^_^ <3
    I'm sorry to be asking such silly questions but I've been making it with those 2 ingredients for so long now and was really just wondering if there is a good reason to not put them in my guacamole?
    Ty so much for ur time. ^_^

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      February 10, 2016 at 11:59 AM

      My kids eat it before it can turn brown!

      Reply
  7. Cee

    February 9, 2016 at 8:20 PM

    5 stars
    Yep avocado, lime juice salt and pepper and a bit of tobasco is my quick dip recipe trying to find something healthy for unexpected visitors

    Reply
  8. Elizabeth

    February 9, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    5 stars
    I love this guacamole!!! And I agree with Virginia, the lime juice helps it keep from browning.

    Reply
  9. Virginia Miner

    February 9, 2016 at 2:45 PM

    I recommend adding a healthy dose of lime juice!

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    • Barb

      February 9, 2016 at 7:25 PM

      4 stars
      I agree Virginia! It not only lends a crisp fresh taste, but also hinders the oxidation of the guac.
      I will make a side of hot sauce with cumin to be added if wanted.

      Reply
    • Karyn

      February 15, 2016 at 3:44 PM

      I was thinking the same thing when I was reading the recipe. Where is lime???

      Reply
  10. Donna

    December 9, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    I’m 17 and an intense athlete. I regularly have practices that are over 3-4 hours. Does my body not need carbs when I’m working out this much?
    Also, thank you so much for your site. I can’t tell you how great of a resource this has been for me!

    Reply
    • Sheila

      February 18, 2016 at 1:06 PM

      You do need carbs, but that does not mean bread, etc. You can get all the carbs you need from fruits, veggies, and especially root vegetables like carrots, turnips, parsnips, sweet potatoes, etc. Your body will burn fats and proteins, too, for energy, so be sure you are staying well hydrated (to protect the kidneys, as protein metabolism makes a little more work for them) and getting plenty of calories from those sources, as well. Another note, 3-4 hours is alot of exercise, especially if it is high intensity. At your age, you can handle it, but please use caution, as it can interfere with your hormones and contribute to inflammatory disease processes if you are not careful.

      Reply
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