The 10 Best Avocado Oils Of 2023, Taste-Tested By An RD

Registered Dietitian

Quality

We opted for oils produced using high-quality processing methods, like cold-pressing, and chose certified organic oils when possible.

Sustainability

Here at mindbodygreen, we take sustainability seriously. We tried to include brands that use sustainable practices, like sourcing avocados directly from small, organic farms. 

Taste

You can rest assured that every avocado oil on this list has an excellent flavor. We taste-tested dozens of products to narrow down the best-tasting oils.  

Oil type

We understand that everyone has different needs when it comes to cooking oils. Although we prefer cold-pressed, unrefined oils, we included a few refined oils that are more suitable for higher-heat cooking methods like roasting. 

Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil has a neutral taste and high smoke point, making it a great choice for almost any cooking method. Plus, it’s relatively affordable and widely available in most grocery stores. 

This oil is centrifuge extracted, meaning it’s separated by centrifugal or pressure forces. This method is much safer than traditional solvent extraction, which uses chemicals like hexane to separate the oil from the avocado fruit. Hexane has been shown to have toxic and carcinogenic properties. Plus, traditional solvent extraction uses high temperatures, which can negatively impact the oil’s nutritional value, taste, and more. 

Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil is made with avocados sourced from Mexico, though the company doesn’t go into too much detail about its sourcing methods. The oil is Non-GMO project verified, Certified Paleo, and Whole30 approved. Keep in mind that Primal Kitchen doesn’t currently offer organic avocado oil, so it’s not the right choice for people who follow an exclusively organic diet. 

Primal Kitchen suggests that its avocado oil lasts up to 18 months unopened and suggests consumers use the oil within six months after opening. Keep in mind that studies show that most avocado oils have a shelf life of less than seven months, which is significantly less than the shelf life Primal Kitchen suggests.  

For higher-heat cooking methods like stir-frying, Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado oil is a good choice. The oil is refined, so it can handle higher temps than unrefined avocado oil.

Chosen Foods uses natural clay and steam vaporization to refine their avocado oil, which filters out impurities and results in a mild-tasting oil with a high smoke point without the need for harmful chemicals. 

Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil is Verified Non-GMO and Certified Glyphosate Residue Free. Its mild taste is perfect for dishes like pasta salads and grain bowls and it’s a safe choice for higher-heat cooking methods like roasting and pan-frying. 

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Thrive Market is a membership-based online grocery store that specializes in natural and organic foods. Thrive offers a wide selection of cult-favorite brands like Primal Kitchen and Chosen Foods and also carries its own line of food products, including oils.

Thrive Market’s Avocado Oil is one of the most affordable avocado oils on the market, but that doesn’t mean it’s low-quality. The oil is mechanically extracted from ripe avocados ethically sourced from Mexico. It has a neutral taste and can be used for cooking methods like sautéing, roasting, and baking.  

As a dietitian, my love for Thrive Market runs deep. It’s my go-to for pantry staples like nuts, seeds, beans, and oils. I love the taste of Thrive Market avocado oil (and I’m also a fan of their Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil). If you’re looking for a way to save money on avocado oil without sacrificing quality, consider becoming a Thrive Market member. 

Bella Vado Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil is one of the highest-quality avocado oils on the market. It’s cold-pressed and unrefined, which creates an oil with a deep green color and rich, buttery taste. The avocados used in Bella Vado Avocado Oil are grown on the company’s family avocado grove in Valley Center California and pressed at peak ripeness.

The company uses cold-pressing extraction methods and never exposes the oil to temperatures over 100°F. After pressing the fruit, the avocado pits and skins are repurposed for agricultural uses, which makes their oil a more sustainable choice. Bella Vida Avocado Oil is considered Extra Virgin because the company only presses its avocado oil once and uses cold extraction methods to remove the oil from the avocado. 

I mostly use Bella Vado Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil for making salad dressing and drizzling on grain dishes, but it can also be used for cooking methods like sautéing and baking.  

Bella Vado suggests using their avocado oil within 4-6 months after opening.

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Olivado Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil is one of the best-tasting avocado oils I’ve tried in my kitchen. Olivado uses a cold-pressed extraction process to preserve the oil’s nutrition, flavor, and color. 

The company purchases its Fuerte avocados—which have a sweeter taste than the popular Haas avocado—directly from small, biodiverse farms in Kenya that are certified organic by EcoCert IMO. The company also works to better the lives of avocado farmers by guaranteeing a regular income and teaching the farmers organic farming techniques to help provide a market for their crops.

Olivado Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil’s smooth and delicate taste makes it one of the best choices for drizzling on finished dishes. 

Olivado doesn’t list the shelf life of their avocado oil on their website, but studies suggest that most avocado oils have a shelf life of 210 days when stored at 77°F, which is warmer than room temperature. 

Nonstick oil sprays are a staple in many people’s kitchens. However, these cooking sprays are highly refined and contain ingredients like propellants and foaming agents that many people prefer to leave out of their diets. 

If you’re a fan of the convenience of cooking sprays but want a healthier option, Chosen Foods Avocado Oils Sprays might just become your new kitchen BFF. They’re made with 100% avocado oil and are free from propellants and emulsifiers. Plus, they come in a variety of flavors, including Italian Herb, Garlic, and Gingerbread. The sweeter flavors are perfect for adding flavor to pancakes, while the savory sprays can be used to saute veggies and proteins. 

Chosen Foods Avocado Oils Sprays are made with refined avocado oil, so it’s safe for high-heat cooking.  

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If you’re a fan of baking, avocado oil is a smart ingredient to keep in your kitchen as it can be a healthier stand-in for more processed oils like canola and soybean oil. La Tourangelle Avocado Oil uses a blend of refined and virgin avocado oils in order to retain the natural antioxidants found in avocado oil, like vitamin E, while maintaining a mild taste and smoke point suitable for medium-high heat cooking methods, like baking. 

La Tourangelle Avocado oil is Verified Non-GMO and Certified Gluten-Free. However, the company doesn’t share information on its sourcing or sustainability practices, which is a negative for us.

Vegetable oils, like canola oil and cooking oil blends, are a staple in many kitchens. Even though occasionally consuming vegetable oils isn’t a big deal, consuming highly-refined vegetable oils and foods made with them too often may negatively impact health.  

Most health experts suggest swapping vegetable oils with healthier fats, like avocado oil. Georgetown Olive Oil Co. Avocado Oil is available in large sizes, which makes it a smart choice for people who cook for large groups and tend to go through oil quickly. Its mild taste won’t overpower dishes like baked goods, making it an excellent sub for vegetable oils. 

Unlike most vegetable oils, Georgetown Olive Oil Co. Avocado Oil is made using cold-pressing extraction methods, which preserves the nutritional quality of the oil. Try using Georgetown Olive Oil Co. Avocado Oil in place of vegetable oil in recipes like sautés, breads, and cakes.

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I love using natural oils to moisturize my skin. My go-to is coconut oil, but I’ve also had success with avocado oil. Although there’s not a lot of research investigating the effects of the topical use of avocado oil on skin health, studies suggest avocado oil may help moisturize the skin and promote increased collagen synthesis. Collagen provides structural support to tissues and helps keep your skin looking young and healthy. 

NOW Solutions Avocado Oil is an affordable option for those looking for an effective and natural skin moisturizer to add to their beauty routine. It can also be used as a soothing and non-greasy massage oil and as a DIY hair mask to keep your locks strong and shiny. 

NOW Solutions Avocado Oil is certified Cruelty-Free and Vegan and is free from harmful chemicals like hexane, so it’s safe to use all over your bod.

Westbourne Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil is the perfect choice for environmentally-conscious consumers. The oil is certified organic and is packed using fully compostable and recyclable materials.  

Westbourne is also committed to sourcing sustainable ingredients and building relationships with their suppliers. Their Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil is grown and pressed at an organic avocado orchard in Mexico. Another bonus? The company is women-owned. 

Westbourne recommends using their rich and buttery Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil as a finishing oil and drizzling it over salads, vegetables, and even yogurt. 

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