26 Guacamole Recipes That Make the Classic
There are so many reasons to love guacamole. The Mexican dish (which literally means “avocado sauce” in the Nahuatl dialect) is creamy, refreshing, spicy, and just about perfect atop nearly any food. The most basic guacamole recipe involves some combination of mashed avocado, chopped onion, lime or lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic. But longtime guac fans know there’s nothing wrong with a little extra seasoning—in fact, adding fresh fruit, veggies, nuts, spices, and herbs only makes us love the versatile dip even more. Check out 26 of our favorite game-changing guacamole recipes below.



This recipe combines all the best parts of a burrito bowl: black beans, corn, and, of course, avocado. Cilantro, lime, and jalapeño pack in extra flavor; for even more spice, sprinkle on some red pepper flakes.


Can’t swing a beach vacation this winter? Make this sunny dip and pretend you’re in the tropics instead. Chopped pineapple and mango combine with jalapeño peppers to make this sweet-and-spicy guac an instant go-to.







We’ve talked about the pros of grilled avocados before, but this recipe takes it to the next level. Slap avocado halves, onion slices, jalapeño, limes, and chunks of tomato on the grill for a flavor-packed guacamole option.



Spice up avocados’ creamy texture with chunks of sweet mango and spicy chili, and keep it fresh by using lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Partygoers will love this colorful and flavor-jammed guacamole recipe.




Add some lean protein to snack time by mixing 1/4 cup Greek yogurt into your guacamole. Serve with carrot sticks, celery, or whole-wheat crackers for an extra-healthy mini-meal.




Add protein to your dip by substituting some of the avocado for fresh crabmeat. It’s a filling and surprising addition, and way easier than making crab cakes. Serve with sesame crackers or crispy bread.

Bananas in guacamole? Yep, it’s a thing, and we love it. Mix a banana with avocados, chopped cashews, and the juice of half a lime. Sprinkle on some garlic salt and cumin, and you’ve got an extra-creamy guac with a dose of protein.

While it’s not exactly guacamole, we couldn’t leave this inventive twist on the classic avocado dip out in the cold. It can be added to salads, chicken, crackers, or veggies, and is made with pistachios, avocado, jalapeño, lime, and garlic.