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Mint Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream (with Video)

April 8, 2019 5 Comments

Dairy free & naturally-sweetened, and oh-so-delicious, this mint chocolate avocado ice cream is more like “nice” cream!

Dairy free & naturally-sweetened, this mint chocolate chip avocado ice cream is more like "nice" cream!

Avocado “Nice Cream”

Mint chocolate chip is one of my favorite flavors of ice cream. However, since I found out I was lactose intolerant in college, I’ve pretty much had to say bye-by to this summertime treat.

While there are some truly delicious dairy-free alternatives in the frozen aisle these days, I’ve yet to find a nondairy mint chocolate chip ice cream that passes the test for me.

So why not just make our own?!

One of the things you have to look-out for when shopping for non-dairy ice creams is the sugar content. Just because they’ve omitted dairy doesn’t mean they’re actually healthy! Some of those dairy-free ice creams still have a lot of sugar.

That’s why I love this homemade avocado ice cream — not only is it dairy-free, but it’s sweetened naturally with honey, and only lightly so! That’s why we call it nice cream!

It’s a guilt-free treat that the whole family will love!

–Stacey

Check out our quick recipe video to see how to make this Avocado Mint Chip recipe and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free recipe printable!

 

Dairy free & naturally-sweetened, this mint chocolate chip avocado ice cream is more like "nice" cream!

Avocado Ice Cream Ingredients

  • 2 avocados, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • Pinch salt
  • 2-3 drops mint extract
  • 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips

Note: you can use mint extract or fresh mint – for fresh mint, use a small handful.

Kitchen Tools Used to Make this Recipe

  • High powered blender
  • Loaf pan
  • Ice cream scoop

A free printable copy of this recipe is available at the bottom of the post. Keep reading for photo step-by-step instructions and video tutorial.

How to Make Avocado Ice Cream

Cut avocados in half and remove pit. Scrape avocado flesh into high-powered blender or food processor then add honey, coconut milk, salt, and mint extract.

avocados, coconut milk, and honey in blender

TIP: We suggest starting with 2-3 drops of mint extract because it is usually pretty strong, but you’re welcome to add more if you like your ice cream extra minty.

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Stir in chocolate chips by hand, then pour avocado ice cream batter into a small loaf pan. Use a silicone spatula to smooth the top of the ice cream.

Spreading avocado ice cream batter in loaf pan

Freeze 2-4 hours. Scoop as you would regular ice cream and enjoy!

Scooping no-churn avocado ice cream

Pin our avocado ice cream on Pinterest:

Dairy free & naturally-sweetened, and oh-so-delicious, this mint chocolate avocado ice cream is more like "nice" cream!

Grab a Free Printable Copy of Our Avocado Ice Cream Recipe

Yield: 4 servings

Mint Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream

Dairy free & naturally-sweetened, and oh-so-delicious, this mint chocolate avocado ice cream is more like "nice" cream!

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • Pinch salt
  • 2-3 drops mint extract
  • 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Add avocados (flesh only), honey, coconut milk, salt, and mint extract to blender or food processor.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in chocolate chips by hand, then pour batter into a small loaf pan.
  4. Freeze 2-4 hours.
© Stacey Rodriguez
Cuisine: American / Category: Healthy Food

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Healthy Baked Avocado Fries

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