California Bagel Spread
Elevate your breakfast game with this luscious California Bagel Spread, a creamy and vibrant topping bursting with fresh flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines the silky richness of cream cheese with the tang of Greek yogurt and the buttery goodness of ripe avocado, all enhanced by zesty lemon juice and aromatic herbs like dill and chives. A hint of garlic powder and black pepper adds depth, while juicy cherry tomatoes add a pop of color and sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for bagels, toast, or crackers, this healthy and versatile spread is a must-try for avocado lovers. It’s a dreamy, herbaceous delight that’s as nutritious as it is indulgent—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium Avocado (ripe, mashed)
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Chives (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Cherry tomatoes (diced)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Stir together until smooth and creamy.
Add the mashed avocado to the mixture and mix until well incorporated.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, dill, chives, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the flavors are evenly distributed.
Carefully fold in the diced cherry tomatoes, being gentle to avoid squishing them.
Serve immediately as a spread for bagels, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 208 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
