Baker's Best of Health

Little can compare to guilty pleasure of dunking a crispy tortilla chip into a dish of creamy fresh guacamole. But there’s no need to feel guilty! After all, you’d be hard-pressed to find a healthier fruit than the mighty avocado. Just swap your salty, oily chips for carrots, celery—or any other fresh veggies that suit your taste buds’ fancy—and dive into the green stuff.


And if you just can’t get enough fresh avocado, substitute your usual topping on bagels, baked potatoes, sandwiches, and toast with lower-calorie One-Minute Avocado Spread. It’s got far fewer calories and grams of fat than butter, cream cheese, or mayo, and boy, oh boy is it delicious. Here’s how you can whip some up for yourself:

In a medium bowl, mash 1 medium seeded and peeled avocado with a fork. Stir in 2 tablespoons each of lemon juice and chopped fresh basil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and chill the spread for at least 1 hour to blend the flavors. Then spread and enjoy!