High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Easy Vegan Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole comes together in minutes with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. Store-bought dips and condiments are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, so making your own is the smartest move for anyone keeping a close eye on what's actually in their food. Here, ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro — every single ingredient is exactly what it sounds like, no label-reading required. The lime juice does double duty, adding that punchy citrus brightness while also keeping the avocado from browning too quickly. A pinch of cumin is optional but adds a subtle earthy warmth that takes the whole bowl up a notch. Serve it immediately with tortilla chips, spoon it over tacos, or spread it on toast — however you use it, this is the kind of simple, clean recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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4 servings
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl. Add the lime juice and salt, then mash with a fork to your preferred texture — chunky with visible pieces, or smoother with just a few lumps remaining.
- 2
Fold in the red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and ground cumin, if using, until evenly distributed.
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