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How to Freeze Avocado

Did you know you can freeze avocado? Here's everything you need to know about how to freeze avocados properly to keep them fresh and delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Freezing Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice optional
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional

Instructions

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  1. Method 1: Wrap each whole avocado tightly with plastic wrap. Place each piece of fruit into a Ziploc freezer bag and seal tight.
  2. Method 2: Cut in half (no need to peel or remove the pit). Sprinkle lemon juice on each half. Wrap each avocado half in plastic wrap then place in a freezer safe bag. Press out all the air, zip close, then freeze.
  3. Method 3: Peel and remove pit. Slice or dice the avocados. Sprinkle on lemon or lime juice. Place cuts on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for about an hour then transfer the frozen slices into a Ziploc bag. Seal tight, removing all the air.
  4. Method 4: Peel and remove Pit. Mash the avocados with a fork or in a food processor with a little bit of lemon or lime juice. Store in individual serving sizes in Ziploc freezer bags or freezer-safe containers, with all the air removed.

Notes

  • Make sure your avocados are ripe before freezing.
  • Make sure your avocados are ripe before freezing.
  • Get a cheap spray bottle  and fill with lemon juice. Then, you can spray your avocado pieces evenly with lemon juice before freezing so they don't brown.
  • Get a cheap spray bottle  and fill with lemon juice. Then, you can spray your avocado pieces evenly with lemon juice before freezing so they don't brown.
  • Make sure to use airtight containers or freezer Ziploc bags when storing avocado in the freezer.
  • Make sure to use airtight containers or freezer Ziploc bags when storing avocado in the freezer.
  • Avocado may be brown after thawing. Use them right away or toss with lemon or lime juice.
  • Avocado may be brown after thawing. Use them right away or toss with lemon or lime juice.
  • To thaw, place the frozen avocado in a bowl of cold water for about thirty minutes or thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • To thaw, place the frozen avocado in a bowl of cold water for about thirty minutes or thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • You can make guacamole and freeze it too! Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
  • You can make guacamole and freeze it too! Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 490mg (14%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 147IU (3%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 490mg 10%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 147IU 3%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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