Paleo Avocado Ice Cream

By
Lauren Raap
Lauren Raap
Lauren Raap
Food writer and recipe developer with an interest in spices and paleo diets. She contributes articles and recipes to publications and companies.
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Updated on 11/23/21
Paleo Avocado Ice Cream

The Spruce / Christine Ma

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 15 mins
Serving: 1 to 2 servings

This incredible, edible, paleo ice cream will blow your socks off. Maybe not literally, but it is so creamy and sweet that it will seriously impress you.

Coconut milk is used here instead of cream to provide a paleo-friendly alternative to regular milk, which also gives the dessert an extra creamy boost. You'll also see the use of salt and lime juice which work to maintain the green opaque colors of the avocados and round out the flavor. 

It is important to follow the recipe closely so as to get the best result. If the ice cream is not allowed to freeze completely, it can affect the quality of the taste and texture. You can serve the ice cream with additional honey drizzled on top or serve your scoops with a side of fresh blackberries, blueberries, or other paleo-friendly fruits. Place in freezer-safe, airtight container and store for up to three weeks. 

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe avocados

  • 3/4 cup raw honey

  • 1/2 cup coconut milk

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1/2 tablespoon pink Himalayan salt

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Paleo Avocado Ice Cream ingredients

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  2. Peel avocados or cut in half and remove the pit, scraping out the flesh.

    peeled avocado halves with the pits removed

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  3. Smash avocado "meat" with a fork until consistency is smooth and without lumps. You can also smooth in a blender.

    mashed avocados in a bowl

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  4. Add honey to avocado meat. Mix thoroughly with a spoon.

    avocados and honey in a bowl

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  5. Put mixture in a blender.

    avocados and honey in a blender

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  6. Add coconut milk, lime juice, and salt to the mix.

    Add coconut milk, lime juice, and salt added to the avocado mixture

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  7. Blend on medium until you get a nice smooth consistency and all ingredients are blended completely.

    blended avocado mixture

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  8. Place mixture in ice cream maker or a freezer safe bowl and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.

    avocado mixture in a container

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  9. Once frozen, scoop your preferred amount into a bowl and dig in!

    Paleo Avocado Ice Cream in a bowl, served with blueberries

    The Spruce / Christine Ma
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1306 Calories
86g Fat
150g Carbs
12g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1 to 2
Amount per serving
Calories 1306
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 86g 110%
Saturated Fat 21g 107%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 435mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 150g 55%
Dietary Fiber 34g 121%
Total Sugars 108g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 56mg 280%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 2646mg 56%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)