Gluten-Free Guacamole Recipe

In this post, I discuss gluten-free guacamole brands and share my simple but fresh gluten-free guacamole recipe. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosures.

I love guacamole, and the gluten-free community can feel relief knowing this beloved dip is naturally gluten-free.

I suppose there are two ways guacamole would no longer be considered gluten-free: 1) A rouge spice could introduce gluten into the mix, or 2) It could become cross-contaminated if someone used a gluten-full pita chip to scoop up the guacamole.

However, 99.9% of the time, guacamole is going to be gluten-free and safe to eat when you have celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. And guacamole will also be safe to eat when you make it at home using only fresh, clean, and gluten-free ingredients.

Gluten-Free Guacamole Brands

I decided to investigate if any of the store brands of guacamole were gluten-free – or not. Here’s what I found:

Chosen Foods: Chosen Foods guacamole is gluten-free, according to the company’s website.

Good Foods: Good Foods guacamole is gluten-free, according to the company’s website.

Hope Foods: Hope Foods hummus is gluten-free, according to its website.

Sabra: Sabra guacamole is labeled gluten-free on the back of its packaging. Remember, the most up-to-date information about allergy and ingredient claims will always be on the packaging itself.

WHOLLY Guacamole: According to WHOLLY Guacamole, all its guacamole dips are gluten-free. Check the ingredients on the label to be extra sure, as the best and most accurate information will always be on the package itself. I do not see a gluten-free claim directly on the packaging; however, I don’t see any gluten ingredients in the dip.

Yucatan: Yucatan guacamole is gluten-free, according to the company’s website.

My Classic Guacamole Recipe

While there are plenty of store-bought gluten-free guacamole brands, nothing beats making your own fresh guacamole at home with a few simple and fresh ingredients.

To make guacamole for a small gathering, you’ll need:

• 2 ripe avocados, skin and pits removed
• 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion + extra for topping (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (omit if you don’t like cilantro)
• 1/2 -1 lime, juiced (add to taste)
• Kosher salt (add to taste)

Mash the avocados in a small bowl. I like my guacamole chunky, so I’m careful not to mash it too hard. If you like guacamole with a smoother texture, by all means, mash it to bits. You can use a potato masher or fork to do this.

Add the finely chopped onions, cilantro, and lime juice and mix it. Add salt. Start with 1/4 teaspoon, mix it, and taste it. Does it need more salt? Add just enough salt so you taste it but so that it’s not overwhelming.

Remember, you can’t remove salt, so be careful not to oversalt it. Plus, most crackers and tortilla chips will contain salt, so it’s better if the guacamole is slightly undersalted than oversalted.

Serve your guacamole topped with fresh red onions (optional) alongside your favorite tortilla chips.

More Tips

Adjusting Salt: Did you oversalt it? Add another avocado or chopped tomatoes if your guacamole is too salty. Both will help to soak up the excess salt.

Onion Tips: Make sure you finely chop the onion. If you’re struggling to get it finely chopped, pulse the onions a few times in the food processor. If pressed for time, use onion powder instead of fresh red onions. You could also use chopped yellow onions instead of red onions.

Accompaniments: Serve your stunning homemade guacamole with any of the following accompaniments:

• Tortilla chips
• Black bean chips
• Crunchmaster crackers
• Baby carrots
• Celery sticks
• Sliced cucumbers
• Jicama sticks

Leftovers: Store the leftover dip in an airtight container for 1-2 days in the fridge. The guacamole will brown over time. Give it a mix before eating. Remember, homemade guacamole is best enjoyed immediately or within 24 hours.