Avocaditos: What Are Finger Avocados?

I love avocados, in salads, salsas, guacamole (here is my fave guac recipe) and, yes, even on toast. And I recently came across these small finger avocados. So I wanted to see if they are worth it and how can I use those.

It was rather a chance, not that I was proactively looking for them, simply searching for some groceries online at a farmer’s store. After all, being far away from Mexico (here is my post about the difficulties of cooking Mexican food far away from it) makes me feel patient about obtaining some rare ingredients.

Finger avocados, often referred to as cocktail avocados, cukes, or avocaditos, are small, seedless (well, it contains a tiny thing inside which you can remove) avocados that resemble small cucumbers or long fingers, measuring roughly 5–8 cm in length. Experts agree that they are a natural phenomenon rather than a genetically modified product. So you’re safe to buy them.

Origin: Finger avocados developed from unpollinated avocado blossoms. Because pollination can fail, the fruit does not develop a seed, limiting its growth to a small, slender shape.

Edibility: What’s fascinating is that they are entirely edible, including the skin, which is very thin and smooth. I found it thin, but I would still try to remove it for the creamier and more homogeneous texture.

Availability: They are not typically commercially farmed on a large scale but are often found as a novelty in markets. It means I shouldn’t rely on them with my restaurant operations, but if you see them available to buy and then to consume for your Taco Tuesday at home, then why not?

Finger avocados possess the same high nutritional value as regular avocados, and are quite popular because people often consider them as “all meat” due to the absence of a heavy pit.

• Healthy Fats: High in monounsaturated fats (oleic acid), which are heart-healthy and help manage cholesterol. Well, as long as you’re flexitarian like me, you shouldn’t worry about cholesterol. My doctors are in awe, how it has imporved for me for the last 10 years.
• Vitamins: Rich in vitamins K, C, E, and B-vitamins.
• Fibre: Good source of dietary fibre, promoting digestive health. It is quite important for me, because I believe people are putting far too much emphasis on protein, forgetting that they need to get at least 30g of fibre a day.
• Mineral Content: They are a good source of potassium, which is essential for blood pressure regulation (which is great for me, see my notes on beetroot to be very helpful for the same issue).
• Calories: Similar in fat content and caloric density to regular avocados, despite their smaller size, meaning they are nutrient-dense.

These finger avocados are also popular because of:

• Zero Waste: Since the skin is thin and edible, they offer a “zero-waste” snacking option. You can do it, however, I still wanted to scoop the flesh out. Do it with a dessert spoon.
• Convenience: Their size makes them ideal for quick, single-serve snacks, salads, or lunchboxes. This is quite awesome, because I sometimes hesitate to cut a whole big avocado wide open, when I want a quick snack.

Avocados are such a Mexican staple that became a popular ingredient across the world. And for the flexitarian meal plans (and also keto-friendly diets) it works as magic. For more comparison between avocados vs red meat, head here. 

I have a plan for the new taco cook-off, so I’m saving these little avocaditos to be sliced directly on top. I think it’s a good idea. More to follow very soon!