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Frozen Avocados

Learn how to freeze and preserve avocados three ways - as whole avocados or halves, as slices or chunks, or as mashed avocados!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 325 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. First, wash the avocado thoroughly and dry them.
Freezing Whole Avocados or Halves
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  1. If freezing whole avocados, simply wrap the avocado tightly with plastic wrap or beeswax paper and then place in the freezer.
  2. If freezing avocado halves, slice the avocado into two halves. Brush each cut side with some lemon juice. Then wrap with plastic wrap or beeswax paper and store in the freezer.
Freezing Avocado Slices or Cubes
  1. If freezing avocado slices or cubes, after you slice them into halves, remove the pits. Then, use a spoon to scoop out the flesh of the avocado. Remove any parts that are brown. Then, use a knife to cut them into thin slices or cubes.
  2. Line a baking sheet with some parchment paper or a silicon mat. Place the avocado slices or cubes, neatly spaced apart from each other, on the baking sheet. Then "flash freeze" the avocado slices for at least an hour. This freezes them as individual pieces (versus placing in a bag straight away which would freeze them into a one massive chunk!)
  3. After an hour or so, place the frozen chunks into a freezer bag or airtight container, remove all air, then place in freezer.
Freezing Mashed Avocado
  1. If freezing mashed avocado, after removing the pit and scooping out the flesh, place it into a bowl or the food processor (after removing brown parts). Then use a fork to mash for chunkier texture or a food processor for smoother texture. Add a tablespoon of lemon juice per avocado before the final pulse or mash. Then portion into individual airtight, freezer proof containers, and then store them in the freezer!

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados for freezing - otherwise, they won't ripen once thawed.
  • Use freezer proof containers or bags.
  • To thaw and use, I suggest moving them from the freezer into the fridge the night before you're ready to use them. You could also just place them in a bowl of room temperature water on the counter for an hour before using.
  • Avocados do brown even after they've been frozen, so work quick once you want to use them up!
  • They're great in guacamole, smoothies, ice cream, mousse, and smashed avocado toast! I don't like using them in salads since the texture is not as firm and creamy! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 990mg (28%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 294IU (6%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 990mg 21%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 294IU 6%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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