Densely nutritious MCT guacamole is the ultimate filling and fat burning snack. Packed with avocados, a superfood that’s a great source of potassium, folate, and vitamins C & K. Full of fiber and rich Omega-3 fatty acids, it can help to improve emotional and physical wellbeing.
The optional MCT oil is beneficial for keto dieters or highly active people. Adds additional fats to fuel ketosis!
Serve MCT guacamole with vegetables, bacon crackers, pork rinds, or keto bread. Excellent addition to eggs and salads.
Ingredients
Avocado: The star of the show! Highly nutritious and provides a good amount of monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and fiber. It’s essential on a keto or vegetarian diet.
Red Onion: Adds a bite and texture in the guacamole.
Cherry Tomatoes: Sweeter and sturdier then regular sliced tomatoes. These add a nice texture to the guacamole.
Cilantro: Adds herbal deliciousness and flavor.
Lime Juice: Adds citrus tang and prevents the avocado from browning.
MCT Oil: Also known as Medium Chain Triglycerides. This is entirely optional to add and is cold-pressed coconut oil. Packed with energy-dense fatty acids that are quickly digestible and absorbed and converted into ketone bodies to fuel the body.
Cayenne Pepper: Adds kick to the guacamole.
Himalayan Pink Salt: Healthier salt option with trace nutrients and minerals . Adds flavor.
Keto Recipes to Stay on Track
Several keto friendly recipes to help you meet your macro goals! Provides some inspiration and helps keep you motivated and on track.
MCT Guacamole
Equipment
- 1 Medium Bowl
- Fork
Ingredients
- 3 Avocado (ripe) Pit removed, halved and diced
- ½ Red Onion (small) Chopped finely
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced
- 2 tbsp Cilantro Chopped finely
- 1 Lime Juiced
- 1 tsp MCT Oil (Optional)
- Pinch Cayenne Pepper
- Himalayan Pink Salt To taste
- Sumac or Chili Powder For garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash avocado coarsely with a fork.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Season to taste.
- Top with extra cilantro or garnish with sumac or chili powder.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
