High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks
Fresh, vibrant, and made entirely from whole ingredients, this guacamole and veggie platter is the kind of snack that feels indulgent without any of the junk. Store-bought dips and packaged snack trays are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, but every single component here is something you can actually pronounce. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic — bold, bright flavors that need absolutely nothing artificial to shine. The heat level is easy to control since the jalapeño seeds are removed before mincing, so it's as mild or as punchy as you like. Surrounding the guacamole with crisp carrot, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper strips keeps the whole spread naturally sweet and satisfying without a drop of added syrup. It comes together in minutes and looks stunning on a platter, making it just as fitting for a casual afternoon snack as it is for a party spread. Clean eating has rarely looked this good.
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4 servings
For the guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For the veggie sticks
- 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
- 2 medium stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into sticks
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
Instructions
- 1
Place the avocado flesh in a medium mixing bowl. Add the lime juice and salt, then mash with a fork to your preferred consistency — chunky with visible avocado pieces, or smoother with just a few lumps remaining.
- 2
Fold in the cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
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