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    Home » Course » Sauces and Dips

    Keto Guacamole

    Published: May 18, 2020 · Modified: Oct 24, 2022 by Erin Carter · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This keto guacamole is the best low carb dip! So creamy and delicious it's made with avocados, cilantro, tomatoes, onion and spices. This dip is so easy to make and is full of healthy fats. It's also paleo, vegan and Whole30 compliant!

    A bowl of guacamole surrounded by raw veggies.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • This low carb guacamole has the most amazing flavour.
    • It's so easy to make and only takes a few minutes to put together.
    • It's made with avocados, cilantro, onion and spices and is adaptable to your taste preferences.
    • This homemade guacamole recipe is also paleo, vegan and Whole30 compliant.
    • Pair this guacamole with raw veggies or add it to your meat or fish dishes for some extra flavour and healthy fats!
    • This homemade keto guacamole is so much better than store bought!
    • It only has a 1 net carb per serving!

    Key ingredients and substitutions:

    • Ripe avocados - avocados are full of healthy fats and are used to make this creamy guacamole. Be sure to use ripe, soft avocados.
    • White onion - To add flavour and a little crunch and texture to this healthy guacamole recipe.
    • Fresh cilantro - cilantro adds aa delicious Mexican inspired flavour to this recipe. If you don't like cilantro you can simply omit it from the recipe.
    • Fresh lemon and lime - to give it flavour and creaminess.

    How to make this recipe:

    Step one:

    First, cut the avocados in half and save the pits for later. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl and add the lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, lime juice, sea salt and pepper and mash the ingredients together until the avocado is smooth (or the consistency you desire - I prefer to leave a few chunks).

    Step two:

    Add the remaining ingredients and stir everything together

    Step by step directions for making keto guacamole in a large bowl.

    Chef's tips:

    • Save the pits from the avocados! Adding these to the guacamole will help it from turning as brown in the fridge.
    • If you are serving a large group feel free to double the recipe.
    • This recipe is best if served right away as the avocados will oxidize in the fridge if left for more than a couple hours.

    Variations and add ins:

    • Feel free to add other spices such as ground cumin or chili pepper.
    • If you don't have white onion you could use green onion, red onion, or yellow onion instead.
    • Feel free to add more or less onion, tomatoes and cilantro depending on your taste preferences (just be sure to adjust your carb counts appropriately).
    • Add sour cream to make it even creamier and give it a different taste.
    • Add cooked bacon for some extra crunch and flavour.

    How to serve:

    • Use it as a dip for raw veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, bell peppers or celery.
    • Pork rinds are a great option to dip into this guacamole.
    • Bacon is great dipped in this guacamole (just trust me on this one).
    • Make your own keto cheese chips or keto tortilla chips.
    • Use it as a topping for meat or fish dishes to give them some extra flavour.
    • Add it to your salads for some extra flavour and healthy fats.

    How to store:

    Store any leftover guacamole in the fridge in an airtight container, with at least one of the pits from the avocados to help prevent it from going brown. Guacamole is best eaten within three days.

    A bowl of guacamole on a tray with vegetables.

    Frequently asked questions:

    How long can you store guacamole in the fridge?

    Unfortunately guacamole turns brown really quickly in the fridge as the avocados oxidize soon after it is exposed to the air. However, as long as you don't mind the brown color it will still taste good for 2-3 days. A couple tricks to help it stay fresh are to keep the pits from the avocados and add them to the dip when storing it. The lemon juice and lime juice also help keep it fresh. And always store it in an air-tight container.

    Can I leave out the cilantro?

    I realize that some people don't like cilantro. If that's you, feel free to omit it from the recipe. You could substitute for other herbs such as parsley if you wish.

    Can I leave out the tomatoes?

    Yes! If you don't like tomatoes in your guacamole simply omit them from the recipe. This will also decease the carb count of this guacamole.

    What is the carbohydrate count of this guacamole?

    Assuming a 2 tablespoon sized serving, each serving has 10 grams of fat and 6 grams of carbs, with 5 grams of fibre, so 1 gram of net carbs.

    How can I lower the carb count of this guacamole?

    If you are close to your carbohydrate allotment for the day you can decrease or eliminate the tomatoes from this recipe. You could also decrease or eliminate the lime or lemon juice.

    Other recipes you will love:

    • Whole30 Spinach and Artichoke Dip
    • Carrot Chili Dip
    • Cilantro Lime Dressing
    • Roasted Red Pepper Dip

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star review before you go!

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    Keto Guacamole

    This is the best keto guacamole that is easy to make and full of flavour. Low in carbs it's made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro and spices. It's also Whole30, paleo and vegan!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, condiment, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 110kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Ingredients

    • 4 avocados
    • zest and juice from 1 small lemon
    • zest and juice from 1 lime
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or more to taste)
    • 1 tomatoe chopped and the seeds removed
    • 1 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
    • 1/3 cup white onion finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
    • Add the lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, lime juice, sea salt and pepper to the avocado flesh.
    • Mash the ingredients together well until the avocado is smooth.
    • Add the remaining ingredients and stir well until combined.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Feel free to add other spices such as ground cumin or chili pepper. 
    2. Keep the pits from the avocados. They will help the guacamole stay fresh when stored in the fridge. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    1. Kristie

      August 18, 2020 at 10:21 pm

      Very yummy guacamole!5 stars

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