Name: Unofficial Slimming World guacamole recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Large bowl of guacamole
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 ripe* avocados, peeled, stoned and chopped roughly; Juice of one lime; 6 cherry tomatoes, diced; 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander; 2 cloves of garlic, crushed

Mexican food can be full of calories and unsuitable for a healthy lifestyle. However, my recipe for guacamole, along with some well-chosen dishes, such as chilli, can help you to lose weight as well as enjoy yummy food.

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It is the reader’s responsibility to check nutritional values, such as Slimming World syn values and WW points. Additionally, they must check any other allowances, as any given are approximate.

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Avocados

High in syns (approx 14 for a regular-sized one), avocados are typically frowned upon by hardcore Slimming World leaders.

It is vital to remember that they offer many benefits, so although they are high in syns, the positive impact they can have on your health makes it worthwhile.

Much better to spend syns on this Unofficial Slimming World guacamole recipe than chocolate (perhaps debatable… but certainly from a health perspective).

They also contain smaller amounts of other vitamins and minerals.

Avocadoes in a wooden bowl — Avocadoes ripe and ready to eat

Nutrition

High in healthy fats, the avocado fruit is often ruled out without considering how nutrient-dense it is. However, with significant amounts of Vitamins B5, B6, B9, C, E and K, and potassium, they offer many benefits.

Avocados contain no cholesterol or sodium. Additionally, they have little saturated fat, which many experts believe is harmful. In fact, avocados can help to naturally lower cholesterol levels.

If you are taking medication for high levels of cholesterol, please seek advice from your GP before deciding to stop, even if you are increasing your avocado intake.

Many overweight people have high blood pressure that can put their blood vessels, heart, brain, kidneys and other organs under excess strain.

The levels of potassium found in avocados help to regulate blood pressure levels.

Long-term consumption of avocado has been proven to help eye health for two reasons.

Firstly, they help your body absorb antioxidants from other foods, and secondly, they also contain a significant number of antioxidants themselves.

So as you can see whilst this Unofficial Slimming World guacamole recipe contains syns it isn’t all bad and in many respects is quite good for you.

Smashed avocado meal on a white plate — Smashed avocado

How can I eat this Unofficial Slimming World guacamole?

Guacamole is actually a very versatile dip or side dish.

As a dip, it is perfect with tortilla chips, carrot sticks or other crunchy veggies, such as peppers.

As a side, it goes brilliantly with a veggie bean chilli or the meaty version. Consider my sour cream alternative alongside this option.

If you have tortilla wraps, you could put leftover chilli into them and add some guacamole and a small helping of grated cheese.

Alternatively, you might like to bake a potato and add some chilli to that with guacamole on the side. It just adds another layer of flavour to the meal.

How to tell when an avocado is perfect for guacamole

Avocados are notoriously annoying for being under or overripe. When in the supermarket and choosing your avocado, look for less green skin and give it a slight squeeze.

If it’s too soft, it is likely overripe. If you struggle to apply pressure, it will need to ripen for a bit longer. A day or two on the windowsill may help.

Other recipes you might like

I have lots of dip recipes you might like so do check them out to accompany this Unofficial Slimming World guacamole.

If you like smashed avocado then my breakfast avocado recipe might be just the recipe for you.