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Hear me out. Avocado Ice Cream belongs in your summer survival kit. Luxuriously creamy and utterly scrumptious, it will shock those skeptical of adventurous ice creams with its deliciousness.

scoops of chocolate avocado ice cream

You’re thinking avocado ice cream sounds weird. Or disgusting.

(To the small group who is thinking homemade avocado ice cream is a stroke of pure genius, jump on down to the recipe. You’ll want to make this IMMEDIATELY.)

To those who still need convincing, let’s do a little avocado-ice cream analysis.

  • Avocados are velvety and rich, as is ice cream.
  • Avocados are creamy and luscious, as is ice cream.
  • Avocados are packed with omega-3s, healthy fats, and other wholesome goodness our bodies crave. Ice cream is healthy for our personal states of well-being.

Clearly, these two culinary powerhouses are destined to join forces!

chocolate avocado ice cream

With their abundance of (healthy) fats, avocados are an excellent choice for creating healthy versions of desserts. They are kind of like the butter of the produce world!

Just check out the reviews on these Avocado Brownies.

The flourless Double Trouble Fudge Cookies in my cookbook are even more fabulous. I hear from many of you who bake them every week!

5 Star Review

“I am loving this! I never would have thought to put avocado in ice cream! AND chocolate!”

— Alaina —

Benefits of Avocado Ice Cream

While you can’t call avocado ice cream healthy in the strictest sense of the term (I wish!), it does have its merits.

  • Like this Oat Milk Ice Cream, it contains healthy fats and lighter swaps, such as using Greek yogurt.
  • Thanks to the dark chocolate hunks, this chocolate avocado ice cream has antioxidants!
  • It’s dietary friendly. I have tips for you to make vegan avocado ice cream below, and it’s already egg free.
  • Avocado ice cream is also a super easy homemade ice cream to make. The batter comes together in your food processor.

Since the avocado is so rich and creamy on its own, it doesn’t need egg yolks (while this Banana Ice Cream does) to give it that characteristic creaminess we crave.

healthy avocado ice cream

How to Make Avocado Ice Cream From Scratch

If you are still creeped out by the idea of avocados in ice cream, please don’t be.

Avocado ice cream does taste a little bit like avocado, but the flavor is mild and works surprisingly well in dessert.

Compare it to cheese in cheesecake. Cheese in cake sounds strange, but cheesecake is one of the best things in life!

Tip!

Just because avocado in dessert isn’t mainstream in America does not mean other cultures aren’t hip to its appeal.

  • Filipino Avocado Ice Cream is sold from carts throughout The Philippines (side note: my childhood best friend was Filipino and raved about it; I was 10 and thought it sounded weird. Wow, was I mistaken!)
  • Avocado Milkshakes are popular throughout Latin America, especially in Mexico where avocados grow in abundance (PLEASE try this yourself with this avocado ice cream recipe. It’s to die for!).
  • A Vietnamese avocado dessert made with avocado, crushed, ice and condensed milk just went wild on TikTok (to check it out, visit @bbymmii’s profile).
healthy chocolate avocado ice cream

Here in the U.S., we’re getting into our vegan avocado ice cream, but you don’t need to go to Whole Foods and buy an expensive carton. Make this easy homemade one instead!

You’ll know exactly what’s in it, it’s more affordable, and did I mention avocado ice cream tastes FAB?!


The Ingredients

  • Avocado. This healthy fruit gives this ice cream a buttery texture, without the need to add gobs of heavy cream or egg yolks. Widely considered a “super food,” avocados are rich in healthy fats, fiber, and nutrients like folate and vitamin-E (more here). They’re also a really, really good excuse to go back for another scoop!

Ingredient Note

I recommend using Hass avocados for this recipe. They have a dark green, bumpy skin and superior texture and flavor compared to “regular” avocados, which have smooth green flesh. When you are dreaming of perfect avocado toast, you are dreaming of Hass avocados.

avocado ice cream with chocolate
  • Greek Yogurt. Another healthy addition! It keeps the amount of heavy cream in this recipe on the moderate size. Be sure to use 2% or whole Greek yogurt. Nonfat would be too icy.
  • Lime Juice. It brightens up the flavor and makes the ice cream taste well-rounded. Be sure to use freshly squeezed. This recipe has few ingredients, so each one matters.
  • Heavy Cream. Just 1/2 cup is all you need, a very small amount compared to standard ice cream recipes.
  • Dark Chocolate Chunks. I just couldn’t help myself… which also happens to be my motto when in the proximity of a carton of ice cream and a spoon. Chocolate and avocado are a marvelous combination.

The Directions

avocados for healthy ice cream
  1. Place the avocado in a food processor.
yogurt and cream for avocado ice cream
  1. Add all of the remaining ingredients, except for the chocolate.
blending avocado ice cream
  1. Blend until smooth, then chill.
freezing avocado ice cream
  1. Freeze according to your ice cream maker’s instructions (this is the model I love!).
spreading avocado ice cream
  1. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.

Dietary Note

To make vegan avocado ice cream, I would suggest swapping full-fat coconut milk for the heavy cream. Replace the yogurt with a coconut milk-based yogurt.

Storage Tips

  • To Store. Freeze the ice cream in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Because homemade ice cream freezes harder than store bought (it doesn’t contain the additives that most store bought ice creams do), remove it from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving.

Meal Prep Tip

Make and refrigerate the custard up to 1 day in advance. Then freeze according to your ice cream maker’s instructions.

Leftover Ideas

Sandwich avocado ice cream between two Dark Chocolate Cookies. Or, try it blended with milk and an extra squeeze of lime juice for a Mexican-inspired avocado milkshake.

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Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

We’re taking avocado way beyond the toast. (And between friends, I’d be just as pleased to have scoop of this avocado ice cream for brunch too!).

Related Recipes

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Avocado Ice Cream

4.75 from 4 votes
Creamy, luscious avocado ice cream made with healthy ingredients. An easy homemade ice cream recipe, and it tastes absolutely fabulous!

Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Avocados ripened (such as Hass), about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Reduced Fat Plain Greek Yogurt 2% or higher
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 8 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate chopped (60% or higher cacao solids – like Ghirardelli)

Instructions
 

  • Slice avocados in half and remove pits. With a spoon, scoop the insides into a food processor in chunks. Add sugar, Greek yogurt, heavy cream, lime juice, and salt. Puree until smooth and the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  • Freeze according to your ice cream maker’s instructions. About 10 minutes before the freezing time is complete, add the chopped chocolate and continue to mix. Serve immediately (the mixture will have the consistency of soft serve) or freeze in an airtight container for up to 4 hours for a firmer consistency.
  • After 4 hours, the mixture will become very firm. Let rest on counter 15-20 minutes prior to serving.

Notes

  • TO STORE. Freeze the ice cream in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Because homemade ice cream freezes harder than store bought (it doesn’t contain the additives that most store bought ice creams do), remove it from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 8)Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 7gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

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Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at wellplated.com and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!

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  1. As someone who enjoys avocado so much, I need to try this recipe. Perfect for hot days like…now. :)

    1. Reba, I’m sooo happy you asked. First of all, good luck on the race! Second of all, here’s a list of some of my favorite eats.
      #1. The Old Fashioned. Located right on Capitol Square and the ultimate Madison experience. It’s very important that you go here and order the fried cheese curds with the following dipping sauces: Smoked Paprika (must have), tiger blue (another of my faves), and buttermilk ranch (classic). Get yourself a brandy old fashioned while you are there (their classic with Korbel or the Apple Jack are great choices). It’s packed 24-7 with locals and vistors alike, but WORTH it!
      #2. Graze. Right next to the Old Fashioned. Amazing views of the Capitol building. Killer cocktails and great food too!
      #3. Lazy Jane’s. A bit more off the beaten path, but incredible breakfast. Scones are must and I also love their seitan hash. Cash only, but they have an ATM on sight.
      #4. Sardine. For a classy dinner or brunch.

      Hope that helps! GOOD LUCK on your run. You will be fabulous!

    1. Hi Ritu,
      Sorry about that! Thank you so much for letting me know that the link wasn’t working. I’ve updated it now, so you should be able to see the ice cream maker. I absolutely love it!

  2. What gorgeous looking ice cream Erin! Mmm, it actually looks like chocolate mint so the idea of avocado as an ingredient messes with my mind! Heading over to check out the recipe now xx

  3. I see that all the comments are from 2013 – but I wanted to share that we had Brazilian exchange students living with us in 2005 and they were so confused by the American uses for avocado. Guacamole really creeped them out! They of course have avocados twice the size of ours (and half the price) and use them as a fruit. We were treated to avocado pudding on several occasions – creme de abacate – and I’ve made it a few times. It’s wonderful as a dessert! Sadly, it is very expensive to make here, given the price (and small size) of our avocados. I think I’ll give this a try though – 3 avocados isn’t so bad!

    1. Hi Cindy, yes this is a newly updated post from a while ago. Hope you enjoy the ice cream!

  4. Hi Erin,
    Could we use Swerve instead of the sugar? I’m a little (lot) wary of avocados in ice cream, but am willing to give it a shot…my brother ain’t is saying nooooo, but I trust you…lol. I suppose it stands to reason this could be very delicious, as I find peanut butter and dill pickle or peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches delightful. I know, I know. But ike this ice cream? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!

    1. Hi Cat, I haven’t use with swerve in this recipe before, so I am afraid I can’t advise. If you have made substitutions in similar recipes with success, you can experiment, but the only way I have tested this recipe is the way it is written. If you do try it, I hope you love it!

  5. Yum! I would never dream Avocado Ice Cream would be so good.
    I don’t have a food processor, so used a large ziplock bag which worked nicely.
    I wasn’t sure the size of my 3 avocados was enough So used 4.
    I accidentally bought non fat Greek yogurt, which seems to be fine. I’ll try 2% or higher next time to see if I can tell the difference.
    The dark chocolate added a delightful texture and flavor, however as a personal preference I might reduce the amount next time? I’ll see then.
    Love all your recipes Erin! My husband bought me your book!5 stars

    1. Hi Kathy! This makes me so happy to hear! I hope you LOVE the book and thank you for this kind review!

    1. Hi Susan! You may want to check out this recipe for making ice cream without an ice cream maker for now (I haven’t tried it, so I can’t personally vouch for the results): http://www.davidlebovitz.com/making-ice-crea-1/. I hope this helps!

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