These vegan gluten free Baked Avocado Fries with Green Goddess Protein Dip is a vegan, gluten free appetizer perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
Avocados are officially the world’s most loved fruit. Yes, even more popular than raspberries and way trendier than bananas. I’m personally obsessed with avocados and will always look for new ways to throw them into my life. These Vegan Gluten Free Baked Avocado Fries with Green Goddess Protein Dip are officially my new favourite way. They’re super green and perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party as a vegan, gluten free appetizer that’s WAY better for you than the usual pub fare.
Why Avocados? Really, that’s a legitimate question?
Well, for one, avocados are green like the Irish!
For two, they’re packed with healthy monounsaturated fats and vitamins.
And most importantly, they’re magically delicious. Avocado is inherently super buttery, creamy and soft, so battering it up in a high fibre, gluten free crispy crunchy crust is a recipe for the best of all worlds. Smooth meet crunchy. Happy meet Abbey. See, we’re all good friends.
How to Make Vegan Gluten Free Baked Avocado Fries Super Crispy!
Yes, I know, this recipe is kind of genius and it starts with a flax egg as a vegan binding replacement for eggs. I’m not vegan, and I do love eggs, but a flax egg is a great way to add protein, fibre and healthy fats to your dish and it’s completely plant-based. I then use Chex cereal, pulsed into crumbs to make a gluten free panko alternative. I actually love Chex for eating, so this totally made sense.
How to Make Green Goddess Protein Dip for St. Patrick’s Day
Then, we need something to dip and it wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without this wicked green goddess protein dip. I whip together high protein soft tofu with lots of fresh herbs, lemon and garlic to yield a tangy, herbaceous accompaniment to my crispy baked avocado fries.
This combo is a perfect healthy, vegan, gluten free appetizer for your St. Patrick’s Day parties that isn’t deep fried and swimming in oil.
Now, I want to know, what are you planning to make for St. Patrick’s Day?
Have you fried these Vegan Gluten Free Baked Avocado Fries with Green Goddess Protein Dip?
Are you a total avocado fan like me?
How to you like to eat your avocado?
Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!
Vegan Gluten Free Baked Avocado Fries with Green Goddess Protein Dip
Ingredients
Avocado Fries
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp oats pulsed into a powder in the food processor, gluten free if needed
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp table salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp ground flax seed
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp water
- 3 cups Chex cereal or similar crispy rice cereal
- 2 firm avocados cut into 8 slices each
- Pinch fleur de sel
Green Goddess Protein Dip
- 175 grams soft tofu
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chives minced
- ¼ cup basil leaves
- 1 cup parsley leaves
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 450 F and line a sheet pan with a nonstick cooking mat or parchment paper.
- Prepare three bowls. Mix the oat flour, cumin, chili, salt and pepper in one bowl and set aside.
- In the next bowl, mix the flax and water and set in the fridge to thicken for 15 minutes to make a “flax egg”.
- Add the chex cereal to the food processor and pulse into panko-like crumbs, then transfer to the third bowl.
- Dip the avocados into the oat mixture, then the flax egg, then the Chex cereal mixture. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden brown, turning once half way through. Sprinkle with a pinch of fleur de sel.
- Meanwhile, place the tofu, garlic, lemon juice, chives, basil, parsley, Dijon, and maple syrup in the food processor and puree until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and set aside.
- Serve the avocado fries with the dip and enjoy.
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Updated on April 30th, 2020
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Mikki says
You always seem to have the most amazing recipes on here. These look delicious!
Abbey Sharp says
aw thanks Mikki
Kerri Olkjer says
Oh my goodness, what a creative recipe! Love it.
Abbey Sharp says
yay!
Esther says
Yum!!! I love avocados! I eat so many I’m surprised I’m not green yet! Pinning to make soon 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
hahahaha
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
This would be one way I’d want to go green for St. Patty’s day! They look super crunchy and delicious!
Abbey Sharp says
they are!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
i love avocado fries in my tacos but i could totally see this happening. i love the idea of chex for extra crispiness!
Abbey Sharp says
OMG so good
jill conyers says
My whole family loves avocados. They’re a staple in our house.
Abbey Sharp says
me too
Chrissy says
I think I’ve only ever had avocados in guacamole and salads. I never would have thought to bake it. This is genius.
Abbey Sharp says
you’ll love it
Allyson Brandt says
These are so creative! I’ve had trouble finding St. Patrick’s day snacks for my good-sensitive homeschool co-op…the other mamas will love this!
Allyson Brandt says
Lol, food-sensitive. Hi there, autocorrect!
Abbey Sharp says
lol
Abbey Sharp says
yes!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
How creative to use cereal for the breading. I love baked avocado!
Abbey Sharp says
me too
Tara @ A Daily Dose of Fit says
You had me at “avocado.” So yum. Always.
Abbey Sharp says
right?!
Katrina says
YUM! a healthy fat substitute for the alternatives we tend to lean towards
Abbey Sharp says
totally
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Omg YUM! I think you just took my two favorite foods (avocado and fries) and made the best recipe ever! haha I’m definitely going to try this!
Abbey Sharp says
yes!! enjoy it
ACKTIVE LIFE says
Oh how I love your recipes! This one looks so so so GOOD, dreamy, and creamy! Thanks for sharing and inspiring! 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
so glad you liked
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
I love me some avo! I’ve never tried fries like this, but I use chex cereal (and a few potato chips) to make a gluten free coating for chicken fingers that’s so yummy.
Abbey Sharp says
yes enjoy
Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
I can just imagine biting into these now. Crunchy on the outside and silky smooth on the inside. They look amazing!
Abbey Sharp says
yep so good