This Edamame Guacamole is a simple, toddler-friendly dip that’s easy to scoop, spread, or serve with crackers and veggies. It’s a fun twist on a classic, blended with edamame beans for extra nourishment and staying power.
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Quick and easy snacks are so important in our household. This guacamole can be whipped up in less than 5 minutes and can be served with whole grain crackers, veggies, or toast strips.
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Why You'll Love This Edamame Guacamole Dip
- Nutrient packed: This guacamole gets a nutrient boost with the edamame beans, providing extra plant-based protein, fibre, and iron.
- Supportive fats: Avocados provide healthy fats, which are an important nutrient for little ones to help with brain development!
- Super versatile: Use as a dip, spread, or lunchbox addition – the protein and healthy fats keep kids feeling satisfied and energized for longer.
This dip goes great in lunchboxes served with a quesadilla or deconstructed fajitas! For more lunch ideas, check out my Ultimate List of Toddler Lunch Ideas!
And if you're looking for other snack ideas, I have a full post with over 25 Easy and Healthy Snack Ideas for Toddlers!
Ingredients for Edamame Guacamole
- Avocado
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Juice of 1 lime
- Edamame beans
- Dash of salt (optional)
- Shallot (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Edamame Guacamole
Slice avocado and scoop out flesh into a food processor. Add all ingredients into food processor and pulse until smooth or slightly chunky.
Hint: If you like your guacamole a little chunky, pulse for 10-15 seconds. For a smoother consistency, use the puree option and blend for 20-30 seconds.
Variations
There are so many variations you can do with this guacamole!
- Tomatoes - dice up some tomatoes and add them in after you have blended the guacamole.
- Cilantro - add 2 tbsps diced cilantro
- Onion - add 2 tbsps diced onion or shallot for a little extra kick
Equipment
- Food processor
A food processor is helpful for quickly whipping this up but you could make this in a bowl and mash everything together using a fork.
Storage
I find this dip is best to consume right away or at least the same day!
Toddler Tip
This is a great snack option for toddlers and kids. Pair this fun guacamole with veggies like cucumbers or peppers, or with some whole grain crackers or whole wheat toast or pita. Toast is a great option if your little one is still a bit too young for crackers. For harder veggies like carrots, you can steam them first to make a little softer.
FAQ
Yes! This dip has a smooth, scoopable texture and no added salt (unless you add a little). You can blend it into as smooth of a consistency as you like.
This dip is super versatile. Serve with soft veggies, whole grain crackers, toast, or spread inside sandwiches or wraps. It also goes great with some lightly toasted naan bread. I love including this dip in deconstructed meals, giving toddlers a chance to explore it and add it into their meal if they wish.
Recipe
Edamame Guacamole
Equipment
- 1 Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup edamame beans shelled, cooked
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- dash salt and pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon cilantro diced, optional
- 1 tablespoon onion or shallot diced, optional
Instructions
- Scoop out flesh of avocado and add to a food processor.
- Add shelled edamame beans to food processor. If they are frozen, cook first according to package instructions before adding.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime. Be sure to not let any seeds get in!
- Add garlic powder or fresh garlic.
- Add any optional ingredients that you desire.
- Pulse or puree in the food processor until the dip reaches the desired consistency. If you want it a bit thinner, add 1 tablespoon of water. We like leaving ours a little chunky!
- Serve with veggies, crackers, whole grain toast or pita!
Notes
Nutrition
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