What Is in the Avocado Spread
Hass avocado, lime juice, sea salt, garlic, onion and a touch of jalapeño, processed under high pressure so it keeps its color without preservatives. The pressure treatment is why the cup can sit in the cold case for days and still be green when you open it. The texture is closer to a smooth guacamole than to sliced avocado.
A cup is 90 calories, 8 g of fat, almost all of it the monounsaturated kind, 1 g of protein and 0 g of sugar. It declares N/A and is vegan and gluten free.
| Item | Caffeine | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado Spread | n/a | 90 cal |
What to Put It On
| Build | Base calories | With avocado | Vegan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Bagel | 250 | about 340 | Yes |
| Everything Bagel | 270 | about 360 | Yes |
| Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap | 290 | about 380 | No |
| Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich | 360 | about 450 | No |
| Tomato & Mozzarella on Focaccia | 360 | about 450 | No |
The plain bagel with avocado is the vegan breakfast at Starbucks and the order the spread was introduced for in 2019. On a warm sandwich it is best added after the sandwich comes out of the oven, since the store will not heat the cup.
Why It Comes in a Cup
Starbucks does not prepare food to order; everything is heated or assembled from sealed packs. Cut avocado browns within minutes and cannot be held in a store, so the pressure-treated cup is the only way to offer it. It also keeps the avocado away from the shared tongs and oven, which is why it is one of the few items in the case with no cross-contact worry.
The cup comes with a wooden knife if you ask. Most people spread it on a bagel at the counter or take the cup home.
Is the Avocado Spread Healthy?
- Yes, as fat goes: 8 g of mostly monounsaturated fat and fiber from the fruit.
- It is 90 calories, so it turns a light order into a moderate one; on a bagel it is a full breakfast.
- No sugar, no dairy, no gluten, no nuts.
- Sodium is the one thing to watch; the sea salt is there for flavor and preservation.
For anyone who wants avocado without the bread, a cup with the Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Egg Bites is a low-carb breakfast at under 300 calories combined.
How to Order It
- In the app it appears as its own item under snacks and spreads; add it to the cart alongside the bagel or sandwich.
- At the counter, ask for avocado spread with the bagel and the barista pulls a cup from the case.
- Ask for a knife; the cup does not include one by default.
- It is not part of any sandwich recipe, so it cannot be added inside a sandwich before heating.
- Availability varies more than most items; small stores stock a few cups a day.