4-Ingredient Avocado Ice Cream (Vegan!)
Vegan Avocado Ice Cream – An easy recipe for perfectly creamy, refreshing, and utterly delicious dairy-free homemade avocado ice cream. This healthier vegan ice cream includes just 4 wholesome ingredients.
Why We Love This Avocado Ice Cream Recipe
Although we’re big fans of classic ice cream made with dairy, we also try to have delicious options that guests can enjoy regardless of dietary preferences. Like our Coconut Milk Ice Cream, which is a terrific dairy-free ice cream recipe alternative to traditional vanilla ice cream!
Here’s another vegan-friendly ice cream that will make everyone happy… This Avocado Ice Cream recipe is just as easy to make as any other version, with the help of an ice cream maker. It’s a super simple 4-ingredient dairy-free dessert that’s ultra-silky and rich due to a perfect combination of avocado and coconut.
You’ll notice that the ice cream has a lovely light green hue. The avocado not only provides a fun color, smooth texture, and tons of vitamins – this beloved fruit adds a terrifically unique taste. It’s slightly sweet, a bit earthy, and buttery.
And when mixed with the coconut, the Avocado Ice Cream spins into a vibrant tropical-flavored treat. There is a familiar yet exotic fruity flavor that’s unlike anything you’ve typically had at an ice cream shop!
Try this fun summertime vegan recipe anytime you want a lighter, healthier, and still wonderfully tasty ice cream treat!
Ingredients You Need
There are only four simple ingredients used to make this delicious vegan dessert recipe. You need:
- Haas Ripe Avocados – ripe, with a light brown/green skin and semi-firm feel when gently squeezed
- Full-fat unsweetened coconut milk – low-fat milk won’t have the same creaminess and thick texture
- Granulated sugar – or coconut sugar
- Lime juice – freshly squeezed
Keep reading for tasty mix-in suggestions!
How to Make Dairy-Free Vegan Avocado Ice Cream
This homemade ice cream recipe is ridiculously easy with the help of a blender and an ice cream maker.
- First, place the coconut milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepot. Set it over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves and the coconut milk is perfectly smooth. The moment the mixture is smooth, turn off the heat. The hotter the mixture is, the more time it takes to cool, so don’t let it heat for too long.
- Now pour the coconut milk mixture into the blender.
- Add the avocado flesh and freshly-squeezed lime juice to the blender.
- Cover and puree until smooth.
- If the mixture is still warm, chill to room temperature or cooler. Once the ice cream mixture is cool, pour it into an electric ice cream machine.
- Set and churn for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve immediately, or move to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.
Get the Complete (Printable) Vegan Avocado Ice Cream Recipe + VIDEO Below. Enjoy!
Optional Add-Ins
As-is, this vegan ice cream has a bit of tropical flair thanks to the beautiful combination of avocado, coconut, and lime.
But this is just the start of your unique dairy-free ice cream recipe! Once the ice cream has been fully churned, you can mix things up by folding in all kinds of extra goodies!
A few of our favorite Avocado Ice Cream add-ins include:
- lime zest
- diced mango or pineapple
- graham cracker crumbs
- shredded coconut
- white or dark chocolate shavings
Topping and Serving Suggestions
Enjoy homemade dairy-free Avocado Ice Cream plain in a bowl or cone for a healthy, refreshing, and flavorful treat.
You can top the ice cream with coconut shavings, white chocolate or dark chocolate chips, crushed nuts, and dairy-free whipped cream.
Add extra oomph to the tropical flavor by adding a spoonful of pineapple compote or fresh mango slices to the churned ice cream.
Make this an extra special treat by serving it in homemade Fried Ice Cream Bowls!
Frequently Asked Questions
Keep the ice cream in a covered airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Pro Tip: Let the frozen ice cream sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes to scoop more easily.
Yes! You can make avocado ice cream without an ice cream maker by blending the ingredients and freezing the mixture in a container. Stir it every 30 minutes for a few hours to prevent large ice crystals from forming.
Looking for More Delicious Plant-Based Dessert Recipes? Be Sure to Try:
- No-Churn Mocha Mint Chip Vegan Ice Cream
- Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding (Vegan!)
- Gluten-Free Vegan Fruit Pizza
- Mango Italian Ice
- Paleo Bars with Nuts and Chocolate Drizzle
Get the Complete (Printable) Vegan Avocado Ice Cream Recipe + VIDEO Below. Enjoy!
4-Ingredient Vegan Avocado Ice Cream Recipe + VIDEO
Ingredients
- 3 ripe hass avocados
- 27 ounces full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Place the coconut milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt in medium saucepot. Set over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves and the coconut milk is perfectly smooth. The moment the mixture is smooth, turn off the heat. (The hotter the mixture is, the more time it takes to cool.)
- Pour the coconut milk into the blender. Pit the avocados and scoop the flesh out of the skins. Then add the avocado flesh and lime juice to the blender. Cover and puree until smooth.
- If the mixture is warm, chill to room temperature or cooler.
- Once the ice cream mixture is cool, pour it into an electric ice cream machine. Set and churn for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve immediately or move to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.
I’m allergic to coconut. Will exchanging almond milk be ok? Also, have you made this without an ice cream machine? Thank you!
Hi there,
I would try to find an alternative nut milk with a higher fat content… Maybe cashew milk?
Sooo creamy & delicious! I’m obsessed!
These look incredible! I can taste them already!!!
The addition of the avocado makes it so smooth and creamy!
What about monk fruit or stevia instead of all that sugar?
What about light coconut milk instead of full fat? This would make a much lower caloric dessert and a lot less carbs.
Hi Tanya!
You can use any sweetener you like that can be measured in 1-to-1 proportion to the sugar. As for the coconut milk, I would stick with full fat, so that it has a rich ice cream texture.
what a fun ice cream a nice change for my ice cream maker, avocados, coconut, lime are a great set of flavors too, thank you!
I would have never thought to make avocado ice cream, but now I am sold! It was amazing and so creamy!
I had no idea this would be so good!! I’ve been missing out! Incredibly smooth & delicious flavor!
I never knew that avocado in ice cream would be such a great recipe, but this is one of the best things that I have tried and tasted! so great!
This recipe is so easy to make. Rich, creamy and satisfying!