7 Easy Ways To Give Your Guacamole a Big Boost of Protein

Guacamole is loaded with healthy fats from all those precious mashed avocados. But it's lacking a bit in protein. An average avocado only contains around 4 grams of protein—a lot less than other dips like hummus. But by adding a few ingredients to your favorite guacamole recipes, you're able to give it a major boost of protein.

The next time you make guacamole, make it the protein-packed kind by adding in everything from peas to spirulina. You might not even be able to taste the added high-protein ingredients, but these are the best some of the healthiest guacamole recipes to enjoy all summer long.

7 easy ways to add protein to guacamole

1. Pea protein guacamole

Mixing in a cup of peas with your avocados adds an extra 8 grams of protein. Surprisingly, it doesn't change the flavor too much—it just makes it extra green.

2. White bean guacamole

Like peas, white beans go essentially unnoticed in guacamole. It's an effortless way to up the protein, and you're getting 6 grams of protein per cup.

3. Roasted garlic and chia guacamole

Chia seeds pack a serious nutritional punch. You're getting about 5 grams for a two-tablespoon serving (and 30 grams per cup!).

4. Spicy toasted pepita guacamole

Pepitas—aka pumpkin seeds—provide extra protein and an unbeatable nutty flavor in this guacamole. The tasty seeds also contain 12 grams of protein per cup.

5. Mediterranean chickpea guacamole

Chickpeas give this guacamole a pop of protein, as they contain 39 grams per cup. It also has a Mediterranean twist due to using lemon and parsley instead of lime and cilantro.

6. Edamame guacamole

If you're a fan of both guacamole and edamame, combine the two into the most delicious dip. The edamame gives it a protein boost at 17 grams per cup.

7. Spirulina guacamole

Spirulina has a 60 percent protein content (and 4 grams per tablespoon!), which Harvard Health says makes it a better source than most veggies. This recipe incorporates it into guacamole for an even healthier dip.

But of course, the star of every guacamole recipe is the avocados Here's why: