A vegan lifestyle can improve your health and save you money. However, adjusting to eating a vegan, plant-based diet can be tricky at first. You'll likely find yourself cooking more so you can control the ingredients that go into your food. Having the right supplies, such as avocado powder, on hand can help. Here are four vegan uses for avocado powder:

1. Replace yogurt in your smoothies

Smoothies are a healthy way to start your day. They're easy to drink, and they can provide you with the calories you need to get moving in the morning. Yogurt is a staple of most smoothie recipes since it adds a creamy richness that's undeniable. Yogurt is not a vegan choice, but luckily, you can replace your typical portion of yogurt with avocado powder. Avocado powder will make smoothies creamy and delicious, which will help you stay satisfied until lunchtime.

2. Create richer oatmeal

Oatmeal is another popular breakfast item. Adding whole milk or cream to oatmeal is a classic way to make this dish more indulgent, but vegans can create richer oatmeal by adding a spoonful of avocado powder to a pot of steel-cut oats. Avocados have a natural, light sweetness, which means you may even be able to reduce the amount of honey and sugar that you add to your oatmeal.

3. Make your own avocado energy bars

Since vegans must avoid animal products, they often end up consuming fewer calories throughout the day. This often means that vegans get hungry more often. When hunger strikes, you'll want to have a healthy snack on hand to avoid the temptation of junk food. Luckily, you can use avocado powder to make your own healthy energy bars. Oats are an excellent base for energy bars, especially when combined with chopped nuts and dried fruit. When mixed with water to create a thick paste, avocado powder can be used as a binder to hold your dry ingredients together. Avocado powder will also add healthy, unsaturated fat that is necessary to keep you full. 

4. Create a healthy, creamy dip

Most foods are more fun with a delicious dip. You can create a healthy, creamy dip using avocado powder as a base. Simply combine your avocado powder with a small amount of water to create avocado paste. From there, you can season your dip with herbs, spices, and sea salt. Avocado dip is delicious on crackers, vegetables, and vegan chips.