Recipe Description:
Whip up some of the coolest and creamiest ice cream around: Avocado Ice Cream. Fresh and rich, this homemade sweet treat can be served simply in a bowl for a summer BBQ or dressed up in martini glasses for a more sophisticated affair.
Get Started
Servings:
- Recipe serving size:
- Number of servings:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups low fat milk*
- 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice
- 1 cup low fat coconut milk*
- mint sprig, chopped (optional)
- vanilla bean, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Puree milk, avocados, sugar, and juice in a blender.
- Blend in the remaining liquid of your choice, along additional flavorings such as mint or vanilla.
- Follow the instructions on your ice cream maker to freeze and finish.
Notes & Tips:
Serve with fresh fruit and a sprig of mint for decoration or try spreading the ice cream on cookies for avocado ice cream sandwiches. Or for a decadent vegetarian ice cream dessert use soy milk and try this with our Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Avocado Icing Recipe.
*Soy milk may be substituted. For a more indulgent dessert substitute whipping cream or coconut milk for the low-fat coconut milk.
*Soy milk may be substituted. For a more indulgent dessert substitute whipping cream or coconut milk for the low-fat coconut milk.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (64g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 11g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 22% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5g | - | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 1% | |
| Sodium 40mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars 15g | - | |
| Includes 12g Added Sugars | 24% | |
| Protein 3g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 62mg | 4% | |
| Iron 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Potassium 246mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A 4mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E 1mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 11mcg | 8% | |
| Thiamin 0.03mg | 2% | |
| Riboflavin 0.07mg | 6% | |
| Niacin 1mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.13mg | 8% | |
| Folate 41mcg DFE | 10% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 0.70mg | 15% | |
| Choline 7mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus 26mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium 15mg | 4% | |
| Zinc 0.32mg | 2% | |
| Selenium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Copper 0.10mg | 10% | |
| Manganese 0.07mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
