Honey Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(8)

Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole hits every note you want from a classic dip — rich avocado, zippy lime, a little heat from jalapeño, and the fragrant punch of cilantro and garlic. Mashing it to your preferred texture means you can go full rustic and chunky or silky smooth depending on your mood. The colorful spread of carrot, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper strips makes this feel like a proper snack spread rather than an afterthought. Many store-bought dips and sauces sneak in sweeteners you might not expect, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and savory — nothing hidden, nothing processed. The lime juice does double duty, keeping the avocado vibrant and lending that essential brightness that makes the whole bowl pop. It comes together in minutes with just a fork and a bowl, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying it. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself to a solid afternoon snack, this platter delivers serious satisfaction.

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Ingredients

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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