If you think “healthy sauces” are boring or bland, this avocado crema is about to change your mind. It’s everything you want in a sauce—creamy, zesty, just a little spicy, and packed with fresh flavor. This avocado lime crema is real food at its best—wholesome, nourishing, and full of flavor that makes you actually look forward to eating healthy. I’ve been drizzling it over tacos, spooning it onto grain bowls and also using it as a dip.
Why this avocado cream sauce is worth trying
- 5-minute recipe
- Big, bold flavors
- Naturally healthy
- Easy to customize
- Works with everything from tacos to bowls
- Totally addictive
Recipe video
This is how you make it:
Ingredients and why they matter
- Avocado: The star of the recipe, it creates a naturally creamy texture while adding healthy fats and a mild, buttery flavor.
- Greek Yogurt: (as in the garlic yogurt sauce recipe) it brings a light tang and extra creaminess while boosting protein, making the sauce rich yet balanced.
- Jalapeño: Adds a gentle kick of heat and depth, giving the sauce its signature spicy edge.
- Garlic: Infuses bold, savory flavor that enhances every other ingredient.
- Lime Juice: Brightens the sauce with fresh acidity and helps keep the avocado vibrant and green.
- Cilantro: Adds a fresh brightness that lifts the entire sauce and balances the creaminess.
- Salt and pepper: Bring all the flavors together and enhances the overall taste of the sauce.
How to make avocado crema with Greek yogurt
(You can find the exact measurements and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this page. Here are step-by-step instructions with pictures to help you easily understand the recipe.)
This avocado crema recipe is as simple as chopping up the ingredients and blending smooth. While making salmon burrito bowls, I blend this sauce when the salmon is cooking in the oven.
Dice the avocado, and chop the garlic, jalapeno and cilantro.
Place the chopped avocado, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro along with the rest of the ingredients in a high-speed blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency of the crema by adding a splash of water depending on what you are using it for.
When you add water, ensure that you taste and season it with more salt and pepper accordingly.
What to serve with avocado lime crema
Drizzle it over chicken taco bowls.
Spoon it over roasted vegetables like balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots or honey roasted sweet potatoes and carrots.
This sauce also pairs well with smoked paprika salmon, balancing the spiciness with its tangy flavor.
Enhance the taste of chipotle chicken burgers with this avocado yogurt crema.
Shredded tofu wraps taste equally delicious with this avocado lime crema instead of guacamole.
Thin it slightly with water and use it as dressing for salads.
More recipes with avocado
- Easy oil-free avocado chutney
- Avocado green goddess dressing
- Pineapple Pico De Gallo salsa with avocado
- Avocado mango smoothie
- Guacamole with berries
Avocado Crema Recipe with Greek Yogurt
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1½ tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup water
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Instructions
- Cut 1 avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Roughly chop 1 jalapeño 2 cloves garlic and ¼ cup cilantro.
- Combine avocado, garlic, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro. Add the rest of the ingredients: 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1½ tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ cup water tablespoons water.
- Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Pause and scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
- Add more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to suit your taste.
- Add 1 or 2 tablespoon of water (if needed) and blend again.
- Serve immediately as a sauce on taco bowls or as a dip.
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Notes
- Use ripe avocados: They should be slightly soft to the touch for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Adjust consistency: Add a splash of water or more lime juice to thin the sauce to your liking.
- Taste and adjust: When you blend, pulse a few times first and then taste. Add more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to suit your taste. Also remember to adjust seasoning when you thin down the sauce.
- Control the heat: Remove jalapeño seeds for mild heat, or keep them in if you like it spicy.
- Blend until silky smooth: A high-speed blender or small food processor gives the best creamy result.
- Serve fresh for best taste and color: Avocado tastes best when freshly made, with its vibrant green color intact.
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