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I love that this recipe is so easy to make and delicious to eat!
How to Make Avocado Ice Cream .
It may seem crazy to think that you can actually make ice cream out of avocados.
But, if you think about the texture and the (healthy) fat in avocados, it is not that hard to imagine the possibility.
Have you tried my my Avocado Fudge Recipe?
My fudge recipe that is made with avocado is proof that avocados can be used to make a yummy tasting treat!
Even better, in my opinion, of course, is that avocados can also be part of a great tasting treat too!
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Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
So you are probably asking what does avocado ice cream taste like.
I mean, does avocado ice cream taste like guacamole or does it taste just like a real ice cream treat?
Those were my first questions asked too!
The avocados are added to this ice cream recipe not necessarily for flavor.
Yes, there are other ingredients added to this ice cream recipe besides avocados. These other ingredients also contribute to the flavor of this ice cream.
I was once one of those people who asked how do you make your own ice cream.
After all, back in the day, it seemed as if every ice cream recipe was long and entailed.
Thankfully, this ice cream recipe is seriously easy to make.
This recipe is perfect for anyone asking what to do with lots of ripe avocados.
Yes, you could run out and buy fresh avocados to make your ice cream. However, if you are like me and buy more than you need when the price is right, then this recipe is a great way to use those avocados in a delicious way!
Tips How to Make Avocado Ice Cream
I just mentioned that this recipe is perfect for anyone who is looking for a yummy way to use up some ripe avocados. Those ripe avocados will mash down even better when they are soft.
Here are some more great tips for you to use with this recipe.
- This recipe calls for coconut milk. Coconut milk is a vegan and paleo ‘dairy’ ingredient alternative. But, if you are not a follower of these diets, feel free to use whole milk or heavy cream (make this lower in carbs!).
- Yes, this recipe works great when made with an ice cream maker. Yet, if you do not have one, you can freeze this recipe for up to eight hours before serving up. I must add that freezing avocados (preferably in a freezer bowl)for a longer period of time can alter the consistency of the avocados. This ice cream should still be edible however.
- I have also added honey as a sweetener to the ingredient list for this recipe. Alternatives that can also be used include agave, sugar alternative, or sugar.
Here are some ideas for variations that you can make with this ice cream.
Adding some unsweetened cocoa powder can make a chocolate avocado ice cream dessert.
I have not tried this but, if you do, start with a small amount of unsweetened cocoa (a few teaspoons) and make adjustments as needed with the coconut milk.
Here are a couple of other ideas for making this avocado ice cream even better.
I love nuts so adding a few chopped nuts is certainly something that I could easily do.
Or, you could add a few drops of extract such as a banana extract or maple extract.
So just how long can you store this avocado ice cream?
Well, avocados have a tendency to turn into mush when frozen. However, this is ice cream and mush may not be so bad.
I would think that as long as it kept covered in a freezer safe bowl, your avocado ice cream should keep for a couple of weeks. YAY!
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Peanut Butter abd Honey Fudge Recipe.
- How to make Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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How to Make Avocado Ice Cream
How to Make Avocado Ice Cream
I mentioned earlier that this recipe calls for coconut milk. Coconut milk is a vegan and paleo ‘dairy’ ingredient alternative. But, if you are not a follower of these diets, feel free to use whole milk or heavy cream (make this lower in carbs!).
Also mentioned is that honey is used as a sweetener to the ingredient list for this recipe.
Alternatives that can also be used include agave, sugar alternative, or sugar.
Here are the ingredients needed to Make Avocado Ice Cream
- Coconut Milk– ¾ cup . Feel free to sub in whole milk or heavy cream (make this lower in carbs!)
- Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon. Alternative extracts include banana extract or maple extract
- Honey– ½ cup.Alternatives that can also be used include agave, sugar alternative, or sugar.
- Avocados- 3, ripe preferred.
- Lime Juice– ½ tablespoon (use one tablespoon and omit the lemon juice if desired).
- Lemon Juice- ½ tablespoon (use one tablespoon and omit the lime juice if desired).
Here is how to Make Avocado Ice Cream .
- Start by blending together the coconut milk and extract in a small mixing bowl.
- Prepare the avocados by removing the skin and the pit. Cutting the avocados in half and scooping out the meat is an easy way to do this.
- Place the avocados in a blender with the extract. Blend until you get a smooth consistency. Alternatively, you can do this by hand by placing the avocado in a bowl and mashing it down. Then blend in the extract.
- Next add the lime and lemon juice to the blender and pulse a few times. Folks not using a blender can simply mash the juices into the avocado mixture.
- Transfer the ice cream to an ice cream maker and process according to the directions of the ice cream maker.
- No ice cream maker? Transfer your ice cream to a freezer safe bowl and cover. Freeze this recipe for up to eight hours before serving up.
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This delicious and easy recipe for How to Make Avocado Ice Cream is paleo, vegan, and friendly for the Mediterranean diet as well.
How to Make Avocado Ice Cream
Ingredients
- Coconut Milk– ¾ cup . Feel free to sub in whole milk or heavy cream make this lower in carbs!
- Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon. Alternative extracts include banana extract or maple extract
- Honey– ½ cup. Alternatives that can also be used include agave sugar alternative, or sugar.
- Avocados- 3 ripe preferred.
- Lime Juice– ½ tablespoon use one tablespoon and omit the lemon juice if desired.
- Lemon Juice- ½ tablespoon use one tablespoon and omit the lime juice if desired.
Instructions
- Start by blending together the coconut milk and extract in a small mixing bowl.
- Prepare the avocados by removing the skin and the pit. Cutting the avocados in half and scooping out the meat is an easy way to do this.
- Place the avocados in a blender with the extract. Blend until you get a smooth consistency. Alternatively, you can do this by hand by placing the avocado in a bowl and mashing it down. Then blend in the extract.
- Next add the lime and lemon juice to the blender and pulse a few times. Folks not using a blender can simply mash the juices into the avocado mixture.
- Transfer the ice cream to an ice cream maker and process according to the directions of the ice cream maker.
- No ice cream maker? Transfer your ice cream to a freezer safe bowl and cover. Freeze this recipe for up to eight hours before serving up.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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