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Chocolate avocado mousse - What you'll need: cocoa, coconut milk, avocado.

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Chocolate avocado mousse - Mix the unsweetened cocoa powder with the avocado and slowly add coconut milk until you reach the desired creamy consistency. Add some honey for sweetness.

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Baked avocado with bacon and egg - What you'll need: halved avocados, eggs, fried bacon.

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Baked avocado with bacon and egg - This easy and delicious snack consists of breaking eggs into the hollow halves of the avocados then baking them in the oven until set. Meanwhile, fry the bacon, then crumble over the baked eggs. Delish!

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Avocado sriracha toast -

What you'll need: bread, avocado, hot sauce.

Bonus: corn.

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Avocado sriracha toast - Get a slice (or two) of freshly toasted bread, layer some sliced or mashed avocado on it, then dot it with sriracha sauce. Top it off with some corn for the perfect sweet-hot combo.

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Hummus and avocado crackers - What you'll need: crackers, hummus, sliced avocado.

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Hummus and avocado crackers - This is the easiest snack you can put together, and it will definitely delight your guests too. Just spread a generous portion of hummus on a cracker/slice of baguette, and top with sliced avocado.

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Prosciutto-wrapped avocado - What you'll need: prosciutto, lemon, avocado.

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Prosciutto-wrapped avocado - Put together these simple starters by wrapping slices of prosciutto around thick wedges of avocado, then sprinkling some lemon juice on them. You can either serve immediately or exclude the lemon and bake them for a few minutes until crispy.

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Avocado and banana smoothie -

What you'll need: avocado, banana, milk.

Alternative: nut or rice milk works too.

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Avocado and banana smoothie - This creamy smoothie makes for the perfect breakfast. Add a dash of cinnamon for some warm vibes.

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Watermelon, feta, and avocado salad -

What you'll need: watermelon, feta, avocado.

Bonus: cherry tomatoes.

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Watermelon, feta, and avocado salad - Watermelon and feta cheese make for the perfect Mediterranean flavor mix, but adding creamy avocado and sweet cherry tomatoes will really up this salad's game.

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Salmon and avocado bowl -

What you'll need: fresh/smoked salmon, rice, avocado.

Bonus: soy sauce, sesame oil.

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Salmon and avocado bowl - For a protein-packed snack, try making an Asian-style bowl by layering leftover rice, fresh or smoked salmon, and avocado. Add soy sauce and sesame oil to taste.

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Curried avocado and chickpea salad - What you'll need: chickpeas, avocado, curry powder.

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Curried avocado and chickpea salad - Boost your protein intake by mashing together a can of chickpeas, an avocado, and a teaspoon of curry powder. This quick salad can be enjoyed on its own, or with crackers/bread.

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Avocado and mango salsa -

What you'll need: mango, avocado, lime, cilantro, and red onion.

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Avocado and mango salsa - This tropical-flavored salsa works wonderfully on its own, but serve it with warm tortilla chips for a great late-afternoon snack.

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Avocado and coffee blend - What you'll need: coffee, condensed milk, avocado.

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Avocado and coffee blend - Brew the strongest coffee you can get and then blend it with ripe avocado, condensed milk, and ice cubes. Even though it might sound like a weird combination, give this Indonesian delight a chance and you won't regret it.

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Brie and avocado grilled cheese -

What you'll need: bread, brie, avocado.

Bonus: arugula, grilled peppers.

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Brie and avocado grilled cheese - Take your grilled cheese to the next level by using brie and luscious slices of avocado. Add grilled pepper slices and arugula for a gourmet touch.

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Grilled avocado -

What you'll need: halved avocados!

Bonus: chili flakes, lime.

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Grilled avocado - A sunny day is always a good excuse to fire up the grill, and there's nothing more delicious than a lightly-charred avocado. Sprinkle with lime juice and chili flakes for an extra kick.

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Avocado and tuna salad - What you'll need: tuna, mayo, avocado.

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Avocado and tuna salad - Whip up a quick tuna salad and pile it onto an avocado half. Now grab a spoon and dig in!

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Sesame avocado - What you'll need: avocado, soy sauce, sesame seeds.

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Sesame avocado -

Place slices of avocado on a plate, drizzle them with soy sauce, and top with toasted sesame seeds. Life doesn't get any simpler than this.

See also: Sustainable alternatives to avocado

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