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Simple 4-Ingredient Avocado Ice Cream

By Samira Kazan

updated August 13, 2024

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This rich and creamy dairy-free, low-carb, no churn 4-ingredient Pistachio & Avocado Ice Cream is not only simple to make but a delicious healthy summer treat!

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Step aside Avo-toast because today we’re bringing a new dish to the table: avocado ice cream! With just 4-ingredients and a no churn method, there is no need for an ice cream maker to whip up this delight within 10 minutes and leave to set for a lovely healthy indulgence.

Having recently made (and loved!) Vegan avocado chocolate mousse truffles , I’m already aware that avocado can be divine inside desserts adding a rich, creamy-ness alongside healthy fats- perfect for this pistachio & avocado ice cream combination.

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It’s no secret that I just love avocados in general and will find any way to include them into my dishes from my Savoury cupcakes with avocado frosting to Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce .

That’s not even including the more “normal” uses including as part of Summer rice paper rolls and many more…

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What is perhaps more interesting though is that you don’t have to be an avocado lover at all to love this avocado ice cream! The pistachios are really the main flavour bringer while the avocado creates a rich, creamy-ness which allows you to keep the recipe dairy-free.

In fact, if you’re wanting to fully Veganise the recipe then feel free to swap out the honey for a sweetener of your choice. I’ve found honey gives the best flavour for me personally but agave or maple could be substituted.

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Not only is this ice cream super creamy but it is also super versatile. With just a couple extra ingredients you can easily make mint-choc or chocolate version of the ice cream too, while still remaining a healthy indulgence.

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Ingredients

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  • Avocado, pistachios
  • Coconut cream, honey

How to make avocado ice cream

First, blitz the pistachios in a blender/food processor until you obtain a flour-like consistency.

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Then, carefully cut the avocados in two and scoop out the flesh. You can keep the shells to serve the ice cream in them.

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Add the avocado flesh to the pistachio flour.

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Then add the coconut cream and honey to the pistachios and avocados and blend them well until you obtain a creamy mixture.

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Finally, serve in cups or the avocado shells (see video) and put in the freezer.

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Keep for at least 30-60 minutes so the cream can begin to properly set. You can also keep it overnight till the cream is more frozen.

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Enjoy your avocado ice cream! If completely frozen, let it out of the freezer for about 30 minutes so it softens.

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  • ▢ 4 avocado* medium-sized
  • ▢ 1 cup pistachios
  • ▢ 1 cup coconut cream
  • ▢ 2 tBsp honey (or maple)

Instructions

  • Blitz the pistachios in a blender/food processor to obtain a flour-like consistency.
  • Open up the avocados, scoop out the flesh & add it to the pistachio flour. Note: To make this dessert more fun, you can use the avocado shells as serving cups. If you do this, make sure to scoop out the flesh carefully so you keep the shell intact. You can also keep the seeds.
  • Add the coconut cream and honey to the pistachios and avocados and blend them well until you obtain a creamy mixture.
  • Serve in cups or the avocado shells (see video) and put in the freezer. Keep for at least 30-60 minutes so the cream can begin to properly set. You can also keep it overnight till the cream is more frozen.
  • If completely frozen, let it out of the freezer for about 30 minutes so it softens. Enjoy your avocado ice cream!

Video

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Simple 4-Ingredient Avocado Ice Cream

Ingredients

  • 4 avocado* medium-sized
  • 1 cup pistachios
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 2 tBsp honey (or maple)

Instructions

  • Blitz the pistachios in a blender/food processor to obtain a flour-like consistency.
  • Open up the avocados, scoop out the flesh & add it to the pistachio flour. Note: To make this dessert more fun, you can use the avocado shells as serving cups. If you do this, make sure to scoop out the flesh carefully so you keep the shell intact. You can also keep the seeds.
  • Add the coconut cream and honey to the pistachios and avocados and blend them well until you obtain a creamy mixture.
  • Serve in cups or the avocado shells (see video) and put in the freezer. Keep for at least 30-60 minutes so the cream can begin to properly set. You can also keep it overnight till the cream is more frozen.
  • If completely frozen, let it out of the freezer for about 30 minutes so it softens. Enjoy your avocado ice cream!

Video

Notes

Nutrition

Recipe on Alphafoodie: https://www.alphafoodie.com/simple-4-ingredient-avocado-ice-cream/