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avocado ice cream recipe Pistachio-Speckled Avocado Ice Cream
- Total Time: 275 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This vibrant and creamy avocado ice cream is a healthy, nourishing dessert or high-protein snack, featuring a smooth texture and delightful pistachio crunch. It’s easily adaptable for various dietary needs and can be made in an ice cream maker or with a no-churn method.
Ingredients
- 2–3 large ripe avocados
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) maple syrup, honey, or agave
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat coconut milk or preferred milk
- 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup (60 g) shelled and chopped pistachios
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep Avocados: Halve, pit, and scoop the creamy flesh of 2-3 large ripe avocados into a high-speed blender or food processor. Ensure the flesh is uniformly green and soft.
- Blend Base Mixture: Add the sweetener, liquid base, lime juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the blender. Blend until the mixture is incredibly smooth and velvety with no avocado chunks visible; scrape down the sides as needed.
- Chill Mixture: Transfer the blended mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, until it is very cold. This step is crucial for optimal churning and preventing an icy texture.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour the thoroughly chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (typically 15-25 mins) until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, appearing light green and fluffy.
- Add Pistachios: During the last few minutes of churning, add the 0.5 cup chopped pistachios, allowing them to distribute evenly throughout the mix.
- Freeze to Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe, airtight container (a 9×5-inch loaf pan works perfectly) and freeze for an additional 2-4 hours, or until it reaches your desired scoopable firmness. The color will deepen slightly.
Notes
For a no-churn method, fold in pistachios after blending, then freeze for 6-8 hours, stirring every hour for the first 3-4 hours. To prevent iciness, ensure thorough chilling of the base, or add a tablespoon of clear alcohol (like vodka). For creamier results, use full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream, or add an extra avocado. Adjust strong avocado flavor with more lime juice or vanilla extract. Adapt for keto with erythritol/monk fruit and heavy cream, for vegan with certified vegan ingredients, for paleo with maple syrup/raw honey and full-fat coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.75 cup (160 g)
- Calories: 515 calories
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 9.5 g
- Protein: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg