1. Avocado Crème Brulée Avocado pudding exists. As do avocado brownies. So it was only a matter of time before somebody got fancy with an avocado-based sweet treat. Enter avocado crème brulée, the richer, greener, unbaked cousin of the French dessert. Bonus: It’s surprisingly simple to make—and you get to bust out a blowtorch like a total culinary badass.
  2. Avocado Margs Guac is the perfect addition to any happy hour, so why stop at appetizers? This blogger didn’t. He muddled avocado and tarragon leaves into a traditional margarita recipe for an unexpected savory kick.
  3. Avocado Fries An alternative to the deep-fried avocado we kind of want to try but won’t: these baked avocado fries. Just hold off on the ketchup—they’ll pair better with a cool and creamy Greek-yogurt-based dipping sauce. MORE: Crispy Avocado Tacos with Sriracha Beans
  4. Bacon-Wrapped Avocados As long as we’re on the topic of insanely unhealthy food pairings that sound insanely good, we’d be remiss not to mention bacon-wrapped avocado. These slices of heaven are the definition of guilty pleasure.
  5. Pickled Avocados In the rare event that you find yourself with extra avocados on hand, pickle those things and use as a salad topping.  
  6. Avocado Popsiclesthese ones Popsicles are big right now, and require little effort. Blend avocado, coconut milk, sugar, and shredded coconut to make the base. Then pour into molds and pop in the freezer. Done!
  7. Avocado Pancakes Add pureed avocado and lime juice to your go-to pancake mix for a Tex-Mex take on the sweet brunch staple. Then top with lime sour cream and fresh salsa. Completely unexpected. MORE: We Tried All the Fast-Food Guacamole—And This Is the Best One
  8. Avocado Gelatothis intriguing fusionBuon appetito! Using avocados in sweet treats is more Brazilian than it is Italian, but seems like the best of both worlds.
  9. EggocadoA creamy alternative to eggs and toast, simply slice an avocado (leave the skin) and crack an egg in place of the pit. Season with sea salt and cracked pepper or cayenne. Cook gently and the avocado slice gets even creamier–almost custard-like. We’re sold. MORE: The 150-Calorie Avocado, Mango, and Pistachio Salad
  10. Avocado Souplike this blogger did Gazpacho is so last summer. Take your chilled soup game to the next level with a cold cucumber-avocado blend. Feeling extra adventurous? Up the ante by adding a mango salsa garnish, .
  11. Avocado Pizza Move over, pesto. There’s a new green pizza in town. This blogger dreamed up a spicy charred-corn and avocado pie that we can’t wait to try.
  12. Avocado Stuffed Burger Sure, sliced avocados make for a great burger topping. But avocado evangelists are taking things to the next level with avocado stuffed burgers. Mash avocados, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, and salt to make the filling. Then try this blogger’s trick: Layer a spoonful of avocado between two thin patties, pinch the sides closed, and throw ’em on the grill.