These zesty avocado muffins with berries are full of flavour, colour and fruity goodness. Use your favourite berries (either fresh or frozen) and enjoy for breakfast or as a satisfying snack.
You might also like raspberry avocado smoothie!
These avocado muffins are moist and fruity, zesty and refreshing as well as incredibly nutritious. They are low in saturated fat, but contain generous amounts of fibre and protein. Perfect for breakfast, as a satisfying snack or healthier dessert.
I felt it was time to go beyond the usual raisins and nuts and make a different kind of muffin. So it had to be avocado - one of the most versatile fruits (avocado is actually not a vegetable), equally delicious in salads, on toast, in smoothies, sauces and even desserts.
Why use avocado in muffins
- For added goodness
- To replace some of the oil
- For added colour
Can you taste the avocado in these muffins?
Yes, but the flavour is very, VERY subtle! You may not even notice it at all. Avocado has a very mild flavour, which blends in really well with both lime and berries. It gives these muffins a lovely light green colour which is the main clue that they contain a vegetable.
Avocado muffins ingredients and substitutions
- Avocado.
- Berries: any, fresh or frozen.
- Zest and juice of lime.
- Egg.
- Sugar.
- Vegetable oil: rapeseed (canola) or sunflower.
- Milk: regular or almond/oat.
- Flour: use either all-purpose/all-purpose or white whole wheat flour.
- Baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.
How to prepare the avocado
For best results I recommend pureeing the avocado in a food processor (or using a stick blender) along with the other 'wet' ingredients. Mashing it with a fork might not remove all the lumps. As it is prone to discoloration I recommend preparing it when you are ready to make your muffins with avocado, not in advance.
Top tip
Use soft and ripe rather than firm avocado.
Can I puree the avocado separately
Yes, you can, if that's what you prefer. It's quick and easy to simply puree all the 'wet' ingredients together, but you don't have to.
If you want to puree the avocado separately make sure you use a whisk to combine it with the wet mixture. Whisk it in as thoroughly as you can so the mixture is perfectly smooth.
What berries to use
Avocados have a mild flavour that's ideal to pair with any berries, which are naturally sweet and zesty. Your avocado muffins will be equally delicious with raspberries, blackberries, blueberries as well as strawberries. Why not try a berry mix?
Top tip
Cherries also make a good companion for avocado and can be used in this recipe.
Step-by-step recipe instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 200 C/ gas mark 6. Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin pan or line with paper cases and set aside.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, sugar and lime zest.
2. Combine the avocado, egg, oil, lime juice and milk and puree until smooth using a stick blender.
3. Gradually stir in most of the dry mixture. Coat the berries in the remaining dry ingredients and fold into the batter. Do not overstir.
4. Spoon the batter into the muffin cases and bake in the centre of the oven for 25 minutes until the tops are nicely browned (and the toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean).
5. Remove from the oven and set aside for 5 minutes then transfer your muffins with avocado to a rack to cool completely.
Top tips
- Use ripe avocado.
- Puree the avocado just before making the recipe as it is prone to discoloration.
- You can use fresh or frozen berries though I tend to use frozen as they keep their shape better.
- Do not overmix the batter. Stop stirring once all the ingredients have been incorporated.
- Once cooled completely place your avocado muffins in an airtight container and use within 2 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
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Why not check out ALL my healthy breakfast recipes which include tips for how to eat more vegetables for breakfast.
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Recipe
Avocado Berry Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 3.53 ounces (100 g) avocado pulp approx. ½ medium avocado
- 1¼ cups (160 g) berries any, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup less 1½ tbsp (220 ml) milk any
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 large egg
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose/plain flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- ½ cup+1½tbsp (120 g) sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 200 C/ gas mark 6. Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin pan or line with paper cases and set aside. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, sugar and lime zest.Â
- Combine the avocado, egg, oil, lime juice and milk and puree until smooth using a stick blender.
- Gradually stir in most of the dry mixture. Coat the berries in the remaining dry ingredients and fold into the batter. Do not overstir.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cases and bake in the centre of the oven for 25 minutes until the tops are nicely browned (and the toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean).
- Remove from the oven and set aside for 5 minutes then transfer the muffins to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado.
- Puree the avocado just before making the recipe as it is prone to discoloration.
- You can use fresh or frozen berries though I tend to use frozen as they keep their shape better.
- Do not overmix the batter. Stop stirring once all the ingredients have been incorporated.
- Once cooled completely place your avocado muffins in an airtight container and use within 2 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.
**A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.
jennypaulin
I was so intrigued by the use of avocado in your muffins Monica . I love the colour it adds to the batter, it complements the raspberry colour so well. I bet these taste so good too. thank you for linking up to #Bakeoftheweek x
Monika
Thank you Jenny! They did taste good. Glad you like the recipe:)
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
Your muffins sound delicious, I've baked with avocado before and it's amazing how well it substitues for butter! Thanks for linking up to #TreatPetite
Monika
Thank you! So glad you like the recipe:)
Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl)
These cupcakes look so yummy!
Monika
Thank you!
Kate - gluten free alchemist
What an unusual, but delicious-sounding combination of flavours. They sound delightful! x
Monika
Thank you! It is a bit unusual, I know, but the flavours actually work together quite well:)
nimmiafzal
Wow.. avocado, raspberry, lime muffin.. Sounds very interesting.. I am sure all would love to try this awesome muffin at the party..?
Happy FF?
Monika
Thank you! Glad you like it:)
Vicky | The Flourishing Pantry
I absolutely love the sound of this recipe, and the little green hue the muffins get is gorgeous! Must try, adding to my list. Thanks for sharing - found you through #RecipeOfTheWeek
Monika
Thank you! So glad you liked this recipe:)
Debbie Gibson
ooooh wow Monika! these look A-ma-zing!! a muffin with a green tint - love it. Avocado is so great and this recipe seems to be all the better for using it. You've definitely inspired me to start using avocado more in my baking 🙂 #cookblogshare
Monika
Thank you Debbie! Glad to hear that. I use avocado in absolutely everything now, I think there is always a way to make it work whatever recipe you are making:)
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain
I am so intregued by this Monika, I would never have thought of using avocado in a muffin recipe. they look absolutely deflicious and definitely something i need to try.
Angela x
Monika
Thank you Angela! The avocado works surprisingly well in this recipe:)
Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie
I love the sound of this combination, I so wish I could reach into the screen and grab one right now! Eb x
Monika
Thanks Eb! Sadly all that's left is the photograph - the muffins were gone in one day:(
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food
Like several other commenters, I've never tried avocadoes in baking—but I can totally see how they would make these muffins moist and delicious! I can't wait to try these muffins out AND to try avocadoes in a few of my other go-to baking recipes!
Monika
Thank you! For me avocado is super versatile and works in all kinds of recipes. Definitely worth experimenting with:)
Balvinder
I have never tried using avocado in muffins. They sound yummy with raspberry and lime.
Monika
It was my first time using avocado in muffins and it really worked well with the lime and raspberries.
FreeFromFairy
These look fabulous...right up my street in fact. I'll be making them with my wholegrain gluten-free flour blend!
Monika
Thank you! Do let me know how they turned out:)
Corina
These look so pretty Monika! I love the slight green colour from the avocado and it's definitely made me want to have a go at some muffins with avocado in too x
Monika
Thank you Corina! Avocado works in so many recipes so I thought it would make a great muffin ingredient too:)
lathiya
The ingredients sounds interesting..The muffins looks awesome
Monika
Thanks! Glad you think so:)
Nico @ yumsome
These look fantastic, and really easy to veganise too. Definitely going on my to-make list. Sharing too! xx
Monika
Oh, thank you! I am sure they can be veganised quite easily:)