# Cheesy Avocado Pastas This Avocado Mac and Cheese Recipe Also Contains Sun Dried Tomatoes By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-07-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-mac-and-cheese References: [buzzfeed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseypippin/32-avocado-recipes-that-arent-served-on-toast?utm_term=.qyRGqzqwk) & [fitfoodiefinds](http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2015/03/avocado-mac-and-cheese-with-sun-dried-tomatoes/) If you are looking for ways to enjoy avocados other than avocado toast or [guacamole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholly-avocado), this [avocado and mac and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-product) is an unconventional way to add the creamy green fruit to your diet. Created by food blogger Lee from Fit Foodie Finds, the [cheesy pasta recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-frozen-ready-meals) not only incorporates avocados, but sun dried tomatoes as well for a extra serving of fruit where you least expected it. The colorful take on a classic lunch is made with whole grain pasta and balls of mozarella, making it a much healthier take on the dish. Garlicky and creamy, the homemade avocado mac and cheese shows we have reached peak avocado in terms of a popular and much-hyped ingredient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Pasta Alternatives:** Opportunity for food companies to create innovative pasta products using alternative ingredients like avocados. - **Unconventional Fruit Pairings:** Space for culinary professionals to experiment with unexpected combinations of fruits like avocados and sun-dried tomatoes for unique flavor profiles. - **Peak Avocado Usage:** Chance for food bloggers and recipe creators to explore new and creative ways of incorporating avocados into various meals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Potential for food companies to capitalize on the demand for healthier pasta options and create avocado-based pasta products. - **Hospitality and Culinary:** Opportunity for chefs and culinary professionals to develop avocado-centric dishes and explore unconventional fruit pairings in their menus. - **Digital Media and Content Creation:** Space for food bloggers, recipe creators, and content creators to generate engaging content featuring innovative uses of avocados in cooking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alternative Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-heaven.md) - [Vegetable-Forward Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermac.md) - [Avocado-Based Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yo-quiero.md) - [Gourmet Dairy-Free Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-deluxe-mac-cheeze.md) - [Avocado-Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocheese.md) - [Viral Macaroni Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Cheesy Pasta Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-and-cheese-drink.md) - [Thick Mac and Cheese Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-macaroni-dish.md) - [Cheesy Artisan-Inspired Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-mac-and-cheese-flavors.md)