Nutrition News: UGH! What to do with my overripe....Avocados?


When it comes to avocados, it seems that one minute they are too firm and then the next they are mush. This superfood has a lot going for it, but can scare people away for fear of wasting them if they become overripe. Here are some great recipes to share in case you miss your "perfectly ripe moment".

Uh, freeze them!
 Pink Sugar Bowl shows how to buy when the price is right and then freeze them for later.

Afraid of the ugly brown color? Incorporate them into a baked good.
 
 
 
Add a healthy fat to a rich, creamy dish.
 
 
 
 
Avocados are a great source of fiber, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E and have "good fats" making them heart healthy.