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Avocado Ice Cream

Published on July 3, 2023 · · By Aysegul Sanford (https://foolproofliving.com/about-me/)
No churn Avocado Ice Cream is a healthy, vegan, naturally sweetened frozen dessert
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Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins Total: 4 hrs 20 mins
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You heard that right – vegan avocado ice cream is made with coconut milk and ripe avocados for a homemade treat you can feel good about.
Much like my other vegan frozen desserts, including Strawberry Coconut Milk Popsicles (https://foolproofliving.com/strawberry-coconut-
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texture from whole plant foods.
And because it is a no-churn recipe, no ice cream maker is required. If you are a fan of avocados, you are going to love this one.
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Ingredients
Avocado based ice cream requires just a handful of simple ingredients you can pick up from your local grocery store. For the complete list of
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Coconut Milk: We recommend a can of full-fat coconut milk, shaken or blended until smooth, for the best flavor. That being said,
coconut cream can also be used. Though I liked the version of it made with coconut milk better. Do not use a carton of coconut
beverage, as this does not impart the same flavor or creamy texture.
Avocado: Look for avocados with dark green to black skin that yield slightly to pressure. When you pop the cap off the top, the avocado
flesh should be bright and green. This means they are ripe but not browned and spoiled.
Banana: One ripe banana adds creaminess and a slightly sweet flavor.
Maple Syrup: Go for pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
Lime Juice + Lime Zest: The lime juice and lime zest add a beautiful pop of citrus flavor. Lemon juice and lemon zest can be used
instead. You could also add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to further enhance its flavor profile.
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes: Coconut flakes add a nice crunch and tropical finish. Make sure to toast the coconut flakes for the best
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Coconut shells: If you have access to coconut shells, they make the pretties “bowls”.
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Optional Add-Ins & Variations

Chocolate: With a little inspiration from Tom Brady and for a chocolate avocado ice cream treat, add 2-3 tablespoons cocoa
powder or antioxidant-rich cacao powder (https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-cacao-powder). And if you are a fan of
chocolate mint ice cream, add a mere ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract, too.
Keto: To make keto avocado ice cream, omit the banana and maple syrup. Replace the banana with ½ cup heavy cream and
sweeten it with ⅓ cup of your favorite keto sweetener (such as allulose).
How to Make Avocado Ice Cream?

This creamy homemade avocado ice cream recipe comes together after a quick whiz in your food processor and some freezing time – no ice
cream machine required. Here’s how to do it:
1. Chill loaf pan: Place a 9×5 inch loaf pan in the freezer for 30 minutes before making the ice cream.
2. Puree ingredients: Place the coconut milk, avocados, banana, maple syrup, lime juice, and Kosher salt in a food processor fitted with
the S-blade. Puree for about 1 minute, until all the ingredients reach a smooth texture, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway
through. Once the avocado mixture is smooth, add the lime zest and pulse a few times.
3. Store: Transfer the ice cream base to the chilled loaf pan. Smooth into an even layer with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Cover the
surface of the ice cream mixture directly with plastic wrap, removing as much air as possible.
4. Freeze: Place the avocado ice cream into the freezer for at least 4 hours before serving.
5. Scoop: Remove it from the freezer 15 minutes before serving for it to soften. Scoop into bowls (or coconut bowls) and garnish with
coconut flakes, if preferred.
How to Store?
This dairy-free avocado ice cream will keep for up to 1 week in the freezer if stored properly. For best results and prolonged shelf life,
make sure to:
Use a frozen container: We found a pre-chilled loaf pan to be the best mode of storage for this avocado frozen dessert as the larger
surface area makes it easier to scoop. That being said, you can store it in an ice cream container
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Allow good airflow: Place the loaf pan in the coldest part of your freezer (usually in the back, away from odorous foods) with good air
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circulation. A consistent temperature maintains the texture and flavor.
Avoid frequent thawing and refreezing: Constant temperature fluctuations may create an icy texture.
Consume within one week: Homemade ice cream does not have as long a shelf life as commercially-made ice cream. For the best
texture and flavor, enjoy within 5-7 days.
How to Serve
This healthy avocado ice cream recipe can be served just as is or jazzed up to really play up its tropical vibe. Some of my favorite ways to
serve include:
Cone or Bowl: Keep it simple by scooping into your favorite cone or ice cream bowl.
Coconut Bowls: If available to you and to really give it the island appeal, serve it in fresh coconut halves with a sprig of fresh mint and
toasted coconut flakes, as pictured here.
Blend into Smoothies and Milkshakes: This avocado ice cream has a minimal amount of natural sugars, which means it is healthy
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With Toppings: Finish with any and all of your favorite healthy or crunchy toppings, such as fresh fruit, dark chocolate chips, toasted
nuts, or even granola (https://foolproofliving.com/chunky-homemade-granola/).
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Blend coconut milk well: Whether you shake the can vigorously or blend the coconut milk in a blender, make sure the coconut
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Process well: Be sure to use a high-powered food processor or high-speed blender, such as a Vitamix, to achieve optimal texture.
Ripeness is key: Since avocados are the main ingredient in this recipe, it’s important that the avocados are at the right degree of
ripeness. Brown or mushy avocados will result in a bitter flavor. The same is true for the banana.
Add lime zest at the end: A few specks of lime zest running throughout the ice cream add visual appeal and pops of citrus flavor.
And adding it at the end prevents it from disappearing into the ice cream.
Churn, if desired: While we did not find it necessary to churn the avocado ice cream in an ice cream maker, you can certainly do
so following the manufacturer’s instructions. It takes about 15-20 minutes for it to fully freeze in my ice cream maker
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Allow to thaw for 15 minutes before serving: Because this ice cream with avocado has a ton of healthy fats and lower water
content when compared to dairy-based ice cream, it takes longer to reach a softer consistency. Allow to sit at room temperature for
10-15 minutes, or until it is scoopable.
Fun fact: Did you know that avocado ice cream is Tom Brady’s favorite ice cream?
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Avocado Ice Cream Recipe

By Aysegul Sanford (https://foolproofliving.com/about-me/)
Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins Cooling Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
Here’s a creamy and rich avocado ice cream that requires no ice cream maker. Made with healthier ingredients and sweetened with
maple syrup, this is the perfect vegan ice cream to serve on a hot summer day.
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1 can unsweetened coconut milk – 13.5 ounces
2 Hass Avocados ripe, total weight 1 pound with pits; skinned and Print Recipe (https://foolproofliving.com/wprm_print/13225)
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1 banana ripe
½ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons lime juice freshly squeezed
¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
1 tablespoon lime zest from 2 limes
Optional Garnishes
2 tablespoons Unsweetened toasted shredded coconut
For Serving (Optional)

Coconut Bowls
Instructions
1. Place a 9×5 inch loaf pan in the freezer for 30 minutes before making the ice cream.
2. Place the coconut milk, avocados, banana, maple syrup, lime juice, and Kosher salt in a food processor and puree until all the
ingredients are smooth for approximately 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through processing so that all the
ingredients are pureed.
3. Add the lime zest and pulse into the mixture for a couple of “bursts.”
4. Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and smooth it out evenly. Cover with stretch film, removing as much air as possible.
5. Place the covered ice cream into the freezer for at least 4 hours before serving.
6. Remove it from the freezer 15 minutes before serving for it to soften. Scoop into bowls (or
coconut bowls) and garnish with coconut flakes, if preferred.
Notes
Yield: This recipe yields a little less than 1-quart ice cream.
Coconut Milk vs Cream: This recipe was tested both with canned coconut milk and
canned coconut cream. We prefer the version made with the milk better as the version Replay
made with cream had an overwhelming coconut taste whereas the milk version allowed the
avocado flavors to shine.
Storage: Be sure to store in an airtight container, cover it tightly and consume within 5-7
days.
This recipe is adapted from David Lebovitz’s Avocado Ice Cream recipe
(https://www.davidlebovitz.com/avocado-coconut-ice-cream-recipe/) with minor changes.
Nutrition
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 23g |
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 951mg |
Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Ice Cream Cuisine: American Diet: Vegan
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Barbara P Turner
I just made this only I put 1/2 cup dark cocoa, 2 cups 10x conf. pwdrd sugar along with the lime juice, coconut milk and 1/8 tspn salt
and blended it for about 3 mins. in the processor and OMG it is sooooooo good, right when I made it tasted like choc pudding. But I
poured it into a bowl for the freezer and we’ll see how it does in 12 hrs in the freezer.
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Aysegul Sanford
Wonderful. Thanks for letting me know Barbara.
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Belle
Can I just use my Vitamix blender to make this ice cream? I do not have an ice cream maker.
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Aysegul Sanford
Hi Belle,
Sadly, for this recipe you do need an ice cream maker. I don’t think that Vitamix would create the ice cream consistency you see
in this recipe.
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Erica
What if you don’t have an ice cream maker how else can you make it
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Aysegul Sanford
Hi Erica..
I actually did try without an icecream maker and unfortunately it did not turn out well.
Hope this helps.
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gillian
I am with Erica, how can you make it work without an icecream maker, what is it that they do, surely the process can be
replicated some other way……
Aysegul Sanford
Hi Gillian.
I have tried making this without an ice cream maker and sadly it didn’t turn out as creamy.
Though I have not tried making them, but I have seen some recipes made with frozen bananas as the base (they call it
nicecream). You may try adding some bananas to the mix and process them in a blender to see if they soften it.
I am sorry that this wasn’t the answer you needed, but like I said I tried it and it was not good.
Thanks.
Steve Heikkila
Wow! How wonderfully creative and gorgeous. This is such a great idea.
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Aysegul Sanford
Hi Steve. It is delicious too 🙂
Thank you for stopping by!
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It’s such a fantastic idea to serve it on coconut ‘bowl,’ too.
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Aysegul Sanford
Thank YOU Pang.. 🙂
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Adriana
Your creativity and talent really shines on this one! Beautiful presentation and the mixture of avocado and ice cream sounds delicious,
I’ll have to make this but from Bavaria I may to settle for a beer mug 😉
hugs my friend, beautiful work as always…x
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Aysegul Sanford
Oh thank you so much Adriana.. This was for our final project for Aiala’s class and I got an 85/100.
I will respond to your e-mail today and tell you all about it.
PS: I am still laughing at the blog post you wrote today.. :))
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Emilie @ The Clever Carrot

Yum. Yum. Yum. This is mouthwatering. It was a million degrees today and I’d do anything to swim around in that little coconut bowl.
Speaking of, I’m so glad you wrote about how to crack open a coconut; I’ve never had any luck! Or, rather, didn’t know the proper way
(20 seconds?). I think it’s so cool to live in a community where someone is kind enough to show you the process. And thank you for
sharing it all with us! Next time, I won’t be so intimated if I find myself under a coconut tree x 😉
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Aysegul Sanford
I know, right? It was so easy. He just did it in less than 20 seconds.
Thank you Emilie 🙂
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Laura&Nora @Our Food Stories
The combination of avocado and coconut sounds (and looks!!) amazing. Never had it×before. Really have to try this <3
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Aysegul Sanford
Hi Laura & Nora, I have not had it before either but it was so good. I highly recommend it.
Cheers from the Caribbean!
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