Vegan Avocado Lime Crema

This Vegan Avocado Lime Crema is such an easy addition to any Mexican-inspired meal.

It’s a great topping for tacos, use it as a salad dressing, or scoop it into your burrito bowl.

It even works great as a dip all on its own.

For more delicious Mexican-Inspired sauces and dips, check out this Vegan Chipotle Lime Aioli or Mexican Street Corn Dip.

Why You’ll Love This Avocado Lime Crema

• Quick & Easy – This avocado crema comes together in less than 5 minutes with just a blender. It is so easy, that anyone can make it. It is a great last-minute garnish for any Mexican-inspired meal.
• Zesty & creamy – Packed with cool, creamy avocado (and no dairy), this avocado sauce still packs a zesty punch with the addition of lime and spices like paprika.
• Customizable – You can easily adjust the flavors or heat in this sauce to make it match the vibe of your meal. Get creative and add some fresh herbs or diced jalapenos!

Ingredients For Vegan Avocado Lime Crema

• Avocado – Just one avocado is needed for this recipe, but definitely double or even triple it if you are serving a crowd!
• Vegan Mayo – The vegan mayo cools down the spices, adds some more creaminess, and gives pourability to this avocado sauce.
• Lime & Lemon Juice – The citrus juices give this crema its zesty punch as well as help preserve any leftovers for a longer period.
• Spices – Garlic powder, paprika, and salt are all the spices this sauce needs. Feel free to add some cayenne for a little heat.
• Spinach (for color) – The spinach is actually not necessary, I add it for color preference only. The paprika adds a brownish hue to this sauce, so I like to add some fresh spinach to bring it back to the bright green one expects from an avocado. It does not change the flavor at all, but bonus – it does add some nutrients, so why not?

Helpful Equipment for Vegan Avocado Lime Crema

• Blender
• Chef’s knife
• Storage container

How to Make Vegan Avocado Lime Crema

I promised you this would be easy…

Just add everything into a blender and mix.

If you don’t have a blender, you can omit the spinach and mash everything together with a fork or potato masher. The sauce will just have a reddish-brown hue from the paprika without the spinach, but the flavor will be just the same!

That’s it. Serve and enjoy!

How to Serve Vegan Avocado Lime Crema

Serve over your favorite tacos like these Crunchy Chickpea Tacos, or these Roasted Cauliflower Tacos.

Throw it on top of this Southwest Hashbrown Casserole, Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili, or Loaded Sweet Potatoes.

Toss it into a burrito bowl with these Air Fried Black Beans, Cilantro Lime Rice, and Easy Corn Salsa.

The options are endless! Let me know your favorite use for this Avocado Lime Crema!

How to Store Vegan Avocado Lime Crema

• Fridge: This avocado crema will last 2-3 days in the fridge when stored in an air-tight container.

More Tips for Making Vegan Avocado Lime Crema

• Not Vegan? Use regular mayo in this sauce or use it to top your favorite meat-based dishes.
• Gluten-free? As long as you stick with a gluten-free mayo option, you’re all set!
• Oil-free? You could omit the vegan mayo and use just enough non-dairy milk to thin the sauce out until it is pourable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vegan Avocado Lime Crema

1. Is Avocado Crema dairy-free?

This one is! But traditionally, those that you’d find in stores or restaurants contain mayo and sometimes dairy products.

2. Can I make this avocado crema oil-free?

Yes! Omit the mayo and swap it with just enough non-dairy milk to thin the sauce enough to make it pourable.

3. Is avocado crema spicy?

Traditionally, no. And this one only has the tiniest kick of heat, in my opinion. Feel free to add some cayenne or diced jalapenos if you want more heat!

Looking for more delicious plant-based sauces and dips? Try this Vegan Nut-Free Pesto or Vegan Chipotle Lime Aioli.

How about more ways to use up your avocados? Try this Vegan Guacamole!

Last Updated on February 14, 2025