How to Freeze Avocado
Did you know you can freeze avocado? Here's everything you need to know about how to freeze avocados properly to keep them fresh and delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Freezing Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Spread
Cuisine: American, Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: avocado
Servings: 4
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Erica Walker
- 2 avocados
- 1 teaspoon lime juice optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
Method 1: Wrap each whole avocado tightly with plastic wrap. Place each piece of fruit into a Ziploc freezer bag and seal tight.
Method 2: Cut in half (no need to peel or remove the pit). Sprinkle lemon juice on each half. Wrap each avocado half in plastic wrap then place in a freezer safe bag. Press out all the air, zip close, then freeze.
Method 3: Peel and remove pit. Slice or dice the avocados. Sprinkle on lemon or lime juice. Place cuts on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for about an hour then transfer the frozen slices into a Ziploc bag. Seal tight, removing all the air.
Method 4: Peel and remove Pit. Mash the avocados with a fork or in a food processor with a little bit of lemon or lime juice. Store in individual serving sizes in Ziploc freezer bags or freezer-safe containers, with all the air removed.
Tips for Freezing and Thawing Avocados
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- Make sure your avocados are ripe before freezing.
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- Get a cheap spray bottle and fill with lemon juice. Then, you can spray your avocado pieces evenly with lemon juice before freezing so they don't brown.
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- Make sure to use airtight containers or freezer Ziploc bags when storing avocado in the freezer.
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- Avocado may be brown after thawing. Use them right away or toss with lemon or lime juice.
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- To thaw, place the frozen avocado in a bowl of cold water for about thirty minutes or thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
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- You can make guacamole and freeze it too! Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg