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Avocado and Ice Cream: A Creamy, Healthy Twist on Dessert

This avocado and ice cream recipe combines creamy avocados with naturally sweet ingredients for a rich, smooth, and healthy dessert that’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and bursting with good fats.

  • Author: SARAH
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours
  • Yield: 1 quart 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freezing
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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Ingredients for making avocado and ice cream on a wooden counter
All you need to make avocado and ice cream at home—simple and wholesome

2 ripe avocados

1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk

1/2 cup maple syrup or honey

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of sea salt

Optional: 2 tbsp cocoa powder or 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Avocados and coconut milk in a blender for ice cream
The base for avocado and ice cream—blending it smooth for that creamy texture

1. Cut avocados in half and scoop the flesh into a blender.

2. Add coconut milk, sweetener, lime juice, vanilla, and salt.

3. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

4. Pour into a freezer-safe container.

5. Freeze for 4–6 hours, stirring every 1–2 hours for best texture.

6. Let sit for 5–10 minutes at room temp before scooping.

7. Serve with toppings like chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or dark chocolate.

Notes

You can adjust the sweetness based on your taste or swap maple syrup for dates.

For a chocolate twist, add cocoa powder or melted dark chocolate while blending.

Use an ice cream maker if you have one for extra creaminess.

Nutrition

Keywords: avocado and ice cream, healthy dessert, dairy-free ice cream