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The best classic guacamole recipe is made by the right ripened avocados. When you press the avocado it should form a dent but not a deep one.

How to make the best healthy guacamole recipe

Here I’m explaining the ingredients and method of making healthy guacamole recipe.

Prepare time: 10 min
Cook: 0 min
Ready in: 10 min
Cuisine: Dips
Serves: 2

Ingredients

  1. Ripe avocado – 1 no.
  2. Lime juice – 1 teaspoon
  3. Salt – to taste
  4. Chopped onion – 2 tablespoons (rinsed in cold water)
  5. Chopped tomato – 2 tablespoons
  6. Chopped chili – 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
  7. Chopped cilantro – 1 tablespoon

Method

  1. Scoop out the avocado from the skin.
  2. Add lemon juice and salt, mash with a fork till soft.
  3. Add onion, tomato, chili and cilantro.
  4. Combine everything and keep it in fridge for 1-2 hours.
  5. Use it cold with baked chips or nachos.

Pro tips & tricks by Anishya

  1. Use well ripe avocados. Press the avocados if it forms a dent it’s well ripened. Avoid using over ripe avocados.
  2. Rinse sliced onion in cold water to avoid the pungent taste.

Variations you can try

  1. You can avoid tomato and make a plain guacamole also.
  2. Adding bacon, pomegranate seeds for a versatile guacamole.
  3. You can use jalapenos or normal chili. Adjust the quantity according to your taste.

Storage tips

  1. Store the guacamole dip in fridge for 1-2 hours and serve cold.
  2. Not recommended to store it in fridge or in normal temperature for a long time.

Best serving combos suggested by Anishya

  1. Use it as a dip for baked chips/ nachos.
  2. Use it in sandwiches.

Papaya is a good source of fiber and a good fruit for your weight loss journey. Due to the high fibre content papaya aids digestion and helps to detoxify your body. Ripe papaya is good for your skin also. Eating papaya or making face masks with papaya will help you with a glowing skin.

How to make Papaya banana breakfast smoothie

Here I’m explaining the ingredients and method of making easy papaya banana smoothie.

Prepare time: 5 min
Cook: 0 min
Ready in: 5 min
Cuisine: Smoothies
Serves: 1

Ingredients

  1. Ripe papaya – 1 Cup
  2. Ripe banana – 1 No
  3. Yogurt – 100 gms
  4. Cinnamon powder – 1/4 Teaspoon
  5. Sunflower seeds – for topping

Method

  1.  Blend ingredients 1-5 to a smooth consistency.
  2. Top it with sunflower seeds or seeds or nuts of your choice.
  3. Enjoy.

Pro tips & tricks by Anishya

  1.  Use well ripen papaya and banana. So you can avoid adding any sweetener.

Variations you can try

  1. You can add few teaspoons of oats for making the smoothie more filling.
  2. You can add pure vanilla extract instead of cinnamon powder for flavoring. Don’t use artificial vanilla essence as it’s not a healthy option.
  3. Add coconut milk or any other plant based milk for a vegan version of papaya smoothie.

Best serving combos suggested by Anishya

  1. Top it with cut banana, papaya, nuts, seeds of your choice.