9 easy ways to make your guacamole better using things you have in your kitchen

Garlic adds a pungent, slightly nutty taste to classic guacamole. Celebrity chefs Ina Garten and Martha Stewart both add garlic to their guacamole.

However, if that isn't enough reason to try it, garlic can be substituted for raw onion if you're not a fan of that ingredient, according to this recipe from Once Upon a Chef.

While salt and pepper are staple guacamole ingredients to give it more flavor, there's a number of other spices that can make your dish more interesting. From cumin to garlic powder and cayenne, you can experiment with practically any seasoning in your spice cabinet.

Hot sauce is another way to add spice to your guacamole and make it a little less chunky. Even celebrity chef Ina Garten swears by adding hot sauce to guacamole.

Especially in the spring and summer, mangoes and pineapple are at their most juicy and delicious. Adding in sliced tropical fruit — like the Pioneer Woman does in this recipe — adds a whole new element to classic guacamole, and ups the sweetness.

If you're looking to add a little more flavor, texture, and protein to your guacamole, try adding black beans, like Martha Stewart does in this recipe.

An ingredient in many Mexican and South American dishes, black beans are a delicious and inexpensive addition to any classic guacamole. Plus, you likely have a can hanging around somewhere in your pantry.

For some, including this writer, sliced radishes are a go-to in their guacamole. However, some might overlook this root vegetable when planning their meal. Radishes are rich in antioxidants and add a crunch to your guacamole.

Red or green peppers can be substituted for jalapeño if you want slightly milder guacamole. They also add a ton of flavor and crunch to your recipe.

Many people like to top their avocado toast with Feta cheese, so why not do the same with guacamole? Feta is a tangier, creamy cheese, so a little goes a long way. To make it even more Mediterranean-inspired, add in extra tomato and even a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Chrissy Teigen's recipe for guacamole, which she calls her cheesy guacamole, claims that "cheddar is better."

In addition to coarsely grated cheddar cheese, the model-turned-celebrity cook's recipe calls for cayenne pepper, cumin, and jalapeño to give it a kick.

Another way to turn up the heat of your guacamole is by adding a chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. Having a can of chipotle in adobo sauce handy in the pantry is perfect for salsas, enchilada sauce, and more.

According to the Pioneer Woman, one pepper is enough to add heat without making your eyes water. However, if you want to add more spice and flavor, you can mix in a little extra adobo sauce.