Creamy Avocado Dip (Ready in 3 Minutes)
This is the dip I make when I want guacamole but don’t feel like chopping. Everything goes in the food processor, and 3 minutes later you’ve got a thick, smooth dip that’s perfect for chips and veggies.
- Smoother guac: Avocado dip is blended until creamy, while guacamole is chunky and mixed by hand with tomato, onion, and jalapeño.
- Protein packed: Greek yogurt adds protein and tang, so each serving has 10 grams of protein. Use cottage cheese and it’s even higher.
- Reader favorite: Jennifer made it with cottage cheese for Cinco de Mayo, and one guest said it was “the best guac she had ever had!” Laura said it was “a hit with family!”
Dip lover? Try sweet potato hummus, healthy spinach and artichoke dip or Caprese dip next.
Love Mexican recipes? Try this avocado crema or jalapeño ranch next.
Ingredients You Need
Here is what makes this avocado dip thick, creamy, and balanced:
- Avocados: Use ripe avocados that give slightly when pressed. Still hard? Put them in a paper bag with a banana or apple for 1 to 2 days to ripen faster.
- Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt adds creaminess, tang, and protein. Cottage cheese adds even more protein, and readers love it!
- Lime juice: Adds brightness and helps slow browning.
- Garlic powder + cumin + kosher salt: Adds flavor depth without overpowering the avocado.
- Cilantro: Adds freshness and balances richness.
How to Make Avocado Dip
This avocado dip comes together in 3 simple steps.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth.
- Scrape down the sides as needed. Adjust salt and lime to taste.
Texture tips:
- Too thick: Add 1 Tablespoon lime juice or water at a time.
- Too thin: Add more avocado or chill for 20 minutes.
- Tastes bland: Add more salt or lime.
- Tastes bitter: The avocado may be underripe, so add more lime and salt to balance it.
- Want it chunky? Mash everything by hand instead of blending.
How to Keep Avocado Dip From Turning Brown
Avocado browns when exposed to oxygen. If you’re making ahead or storing leftovers, here’s how to slow browning:
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
- Add a thin layer of extra lime juice on top.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate immediately.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The yogurt helps it hold its color longer than guacamole.
Recipe FAQs
Avocado dip is smooth and blended, while guacamole is chunky and mixed by hand. Guacamole includes diced onion, tomato, and sometimes jalapeño. Avocado dip is blended with yogurt, sour cream, or cottage cheese for a thick, creamy texture. Both use lime and salt, but the texture and preparation method are different.
Yes, you can make avocado dip up to 24 hours in advance.
Store it in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface. Stir before serving to refresh the texture. For best color and flavor, serve within 1 to 2 days.
Yes, I’ve made it with plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt instead of Greek yogurt, and it’s delicious.
Yes! It’s full of healthy fats and fiber from the avocado, plus protein from the Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.
Yes. Avocado, Greek yogurt, and lime juice (plus salt) make a great simple version. The garlic, cumin, and cilantro add more flavor.
How to Serve Avocado Dip
This dip works with:
- Tortilla chips
- Grain-free chips
- Carrots, celery, bell peppers
- Plantain chips
- Crackers
- Spread on tacos or burrito bowls
It also works as a spread for sandwiches, especially on cottage cheese bagels or cottage cheese flatbread.
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Creamy Avocado Dip
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Ingredients
- 3 large avocados pitted and peeled
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt or cottage cheese dairy-free if needed
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- To serve: tortilla chips, sliced veggies, plantain chips, or crackers
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender.3 large avocados, 1 cup plain greek yogurt or cottage cheese, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- Blend for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl or blender as needed. If you're using a blender, you may need to use a tamper to keep the ingredients moving—this dip is thick and creamy! For a more rustic and chunky dip, add everything to a bowl and mix together with a potato masher, leaving some large chunks of avocado.
- Transfer the avocado dip to a serving bowl or dish, sprinkle more cilantro on top of the dip, and serve with corn chips, fresh veggies, crackers, or plantain chips.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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make this dip for Cinco de Mayo 2 days ago and we about fell off our chairs! It’s soooo delicious!! I made it the chunky way with cottage cheese. Made it just like the recipe with some added salt. Truly delicious! People asked for the recipe because one person said it was the best guac she had ever had….and I agree!!
This is amazing!!! Thanks!
Just made this dip tonight! Delicious and easy to make. It was a hit with the family!
Thank you so much, Laura! That makes me so happy!