Official Starbucks ingredients + homemade home version
Starbucks Avocado Spread
Six ingredients, 90 calories and no added sugar. Here is exactly what Starbucks puts in its avocado spread, a 5-minute home recipe, and how to turn the same base into avocado toast spread, a creamy dip or a sauce.
Quick answer. The Starbucks Avocado Spread is a single-serve cup of mashed Hass avocado seasoned with sea salt, onion, garlic, jalapeño and lime juice. One 57 g (2 oz) serving has 90 calories, 0 g of sugar and 4 g of fiber, and Starbucks says it is packaged to stay fresh without heat, additives or preservatives. It costs about $1.45 and is made for spreading on a bagel or sandwich. You can make a near-identical avocado spread at home in 5 minutes with the same six ingredients.
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0 g
- Average US price: $1.45
Checked October 2026. Prices are average US prices and vary by store.
Starbucks Avocado Spread Nutrition
| Per 57 g serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 90 |
| Total fat | 8 g (1 g saturated) |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Most of the calories come from the avocado’s own fat. With 4 of its 5 grams of carbohydrate coming from fiber, the spread is a low-sugar way to add flavor and creaminess to bread.
What’s in It: Each Ingredient’s Job
| Ingredient | What it does |
|---|---|
| Hass avocado | The base. Hass avocados are creamy and mash smoothly. |
| Sea salt | Brings out the avocado’s flavor; unseasoned avocado tastes flat. |
| Onion | A little sharpness. |
| Garlic | Savory depth. |
| Jalapeño pepper | The “touch of spice” Starbucks mentions; mild, not hot. |
| Lime juice | Brightness, and it helps slow browning. |
There is no tomato, cilantro, oil or mayonnaise, which is why it is smoother and milder than most guacamole.
How to make Starbucks Avocado Spread
Ingredients
- 2 ripe medium Hass avocados (about 10 oz of flesh)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon very finely minced white onion
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 to 2 teaspoons finely minced jalapeño, seeds removed
Instructions
- Prep the avocados. Cut each avocado in half around the pit, twist the halves apart, remove the pit and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Season first. Add the lime juice, salt, onion, garlic and jalapeño on top of the avocado so the acid and salt touch the flesh right away.
- Mash smooth. Mash with a fork or potato masher for about 1 minute, then whisk hard for 30 seconds. For a Starbucks-smooth texture, pulse in a mini food processor for 10 seconds instead.
- Taste and adjust. Add a pinch more salt or a few drops of lime until it tastes bright, not flat.
- Serve or store. Spread right away, or pack into a small container and press plastic wrap onto the surface before chilling.
Tips for the best avocado spread
- Pick ripe avocados: the skin should be dark and give slightly when pressed gently. Hard avocados make a lumpy, bland spread.
- Grate the garlic and onion on a fine grater so you get flavor without chunks, like the store-bought version.
- Season in layers: salt and lime first, then taste after mashing. Ripe avocados vary a lot in flavor.
- Keep it mild: remove the jalapeño seeds and white ribs. Add more only after tasting.
Substitutions
| Instead of | Use |
|---|---|
| Lime juice | Lemon juice (same amount) |
| Fresh onion | A pinch of onion powder |
| Fresh garlic | ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder |
| Jalapeño | A pinch of red pepper flakes, or leave it out |
| Fine sea salt | Kosher salt (use a little more) or table salt (a little less) |
Storage
Spoon leftovers into a small airtight container, smooth the top and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. It keeps 1 to 2 days in the fridge. If the top turns brown, scrape off the thin layer; the spread underneath is fine. Frozen avocado spread loses some texture, so use it in dips and sauces rather than on toast.
Watch: Avocado Spread for Toast and Dip
One Base, Five Uses: Toast Spread, Dip, Sauce and More
Make the home version base above (or start with 1 mashed avocado) and change it to fit what you are making.
1. Avocado spread for toast
Use the base as is, spread it thick on toasted sourdough or a bagel, then finish with flaky salt and a squeeze of lime. To make it go further, mash in 1 teaspoon of olive oil per avocado.
2. Easy creamy avocado dip
Stir ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro into the base. It becomes scoopable for chips and vegetables.
3. Avocado dip with mayonnaise
For a richer dip, whisk 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and a pinch of ground cumin into 1 mashed avocado with lime and salt. The mayonnaise keeps it smooth for a party bowl.
4. Creamy avocado sauce
Blend 1 avocado, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoons lime juice, ¼ cup cilantro, 1 small garlic clove and ½ teaspoon salt until smooth. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it drizzles. Use it on tacos, bowls and grilled chicken.
5. Avocado mayonnaise sandwich spread
Mash 1 avocado with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon lemon juice, plus salt and pepper. This avocado sandwich spread works like mayo on turkey, chicken salad or veggie sandwiches. For a silky avocado paste, blend any of these versions for 15 seconds.
How to Prepare and Mash an Avocado
- Check ripeness: a ripe Hass avocado is dark green to black and yields to gentle pressure.
- Halve it: cut lengthwise around the pit and twist the halves apart.
- Remove the pit with a spoon, then scoop the flesh out in one piece.
- Mash: use a fork for chunky mashed avocado, a potato masher for medium, or a food processor for smooth.
- Season right away with salt and lime or lemon juice.
How to Season Avocado (and Make It Taste Better)
Plain avocado needs salt and acid. After that, these combinations are easy upgrades:
| Seasoning | Tastes like |
|---|---|
| Salt + lime juice | The classic, closest to Starbucks |
| Everything bagel seasoning | Garlicky and crunchy, great on toast |
| Red pepper flakes + flaky salt | Simple heat |
| Smoked paprika + olive oil | Smoky and rich |
| Chili-lime seasoning | Tangy and spicy |
| Black pepper + lemon | Fresh and mild |
| Garlic powder + onion powder | Savory, like a guacamole spread |
What to put on avocado toast
- A fried, poached or jammy egg
- Sliced tomato and flaky salt
- Crumbled feta or cotija
- Thin radish slices and microgreens
- Chili crisp or hot honey
- Smoked salmon and capers
Ordering It at Starbucks
At Starbucks the avocado spread is sold on the side, so pair it with a bagel or sandwich. Using Starbucks’ own numbers:
| Order | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Bagel + Avocado Spread | 340 | 10 g |
| Everything Bagel + Avocado Spread | 360 | 11 g |
| Avocado Spread on its own | 90 | 1 g |
It also works on a breakfast sandwich in place of butter. Browse the options on the Starbucks breakfast menu, or find the spread with its price on the Starbucks menu.
Starbucks vs. Other Avocado Spreads
| Avocado spread | What we know |
|---|---|
| Starbucks | Hass avocado, sea salt, onion, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice; 57 g cup, 90 calories |
| Dunkin | Served on Dunkin’s Avocado Toast; reported to be avocado, lemon juice, sea salt and black pepper, with no onion or jalapeño |
| Jimmy John’s | Sold as a sandwich add-on; Jimmy John’s does not publish a full ingredient list |
| Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart | Similar 2 oz single-serve cups from grocery brands, such as Wholly smashed avocado and GoVerden cups; check each label, since some add tomato, cilantro or spices |
| Homemade (above) | Same six ingredients as Starbucks, made fresh in 5 minutes |
Avocado spread vs. guacamole: a guacamole spread is usually chunkier and adds tomato, cilantro and more onion, while an avocado spread like Starbucks’ is smoother, milder and made to spread on bread rather than scoop with chips.
Avocado Spread FAQs
Is the Starbucks Avocado Spread the same as guacamole?
It is close, but simpler. Starbucks lists only Hass avocado, sea salt, onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper and lime juice, and it is smooth. Most guacamole is chunkier and adds tomato and cilantro.
How many calories are in the Starbucks Avocado Spread?
One 57 g serving has 90 calories, 8 g of fat, 5 g of carbohydrates, 4 g of fiber, 0 g of sugar, 1 g of protein and 210 mg of sodium, according to Starbucks.
Is the Starbucks Avocado Spread vegan?
Its ingredient list contains no animal products: avocado, sea salt, onion, garlic, jalapeño and lime juice. Starbucks notes that unpackaged items are prepared with shared equipment.
Can you buy the Starbucks Avocado Spread by itself?
Yes. It is sold as a single-serve cup on the Starbucks menu, usually as an add-on for a bagel or sandwich. Prices vary by store; it averages about $1.45 in the US.
How long does homemade avocado spread last?
About 1 to 2 days in the fridge in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface. The lime juice slows browning, and any brown top layer can be scraped off.
What is “avocado dip, for short” in a crossword?
The usual answer is GUAC, short for guacamole.
Nutrition and ingredients for the Starbucks Avocado Spread are from starbucks.com (checked October 2026). The homemade recipe is our own home version, not an official Starbucks recipe. Prices are average US prices and vary by store. starbukmenu.com is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.
