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    Chocolate Chunk Avocado Ice Cream

    Published: Jun 21, 2016 · Modified: Mar 28, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 19 Comments

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    Who knew that this chocolate avocado ice cream could be so creamy without a drop of regular milk or cream? No granulated sugar, either. Thank you to California Avocados for helping me share this recipe with you.
    Chocolate Chunk Avocado Ice Cream…Your family will never guess that avocado is what makes this ice cream so creamy! Healthy fats and natural sweeteners. 202 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Chocolate Chunk Avocado Ice Cream…Your family will never guess that avocado is what makes this ice cream so creamy! Healthy fats and natural sweeteners. 202 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    We racked up plenty of “firsts” this past weekend. The first weekend in our new eastside Seattle community as a family, the first visit with my parents in our new hometown when they came over from Victoria to see us, the first Father’s Day spent with my Dad in 22 years (living in separate countries will do that), the first birthday celebration with my mum in a long time and M’s (our eldest son) first tournament with his new soccer team. Whew!

    The other “first” this week was the first pool day of the season. Even though we are now in a cooler climate (no more 90- and 100-degree Utah days for this Pacific Northwest-blooded gal), summertime weather has arrived and my boys want nothing more than to spend every waking minute in the water. Pool days mean two things: happy kids and ice cream treats. Because, really, who can resist a dish or cone full of softened, dripping ice cream on a hot day?

    Chocolate Chunk Avocado Ice Cream…Your family will never guess that avocado is what makes this ice cream so creamy! Healthy fats and natural sweeteners. 202 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    When my friends at California Avocados challenged me to come up with an ice cream recipe using avocados as the star ingredient, I was more than ready to pull out the ice cream maker and set to work. There’s something exciting about discovering a brand new way to use an ingredient that you’ve loved forever. I’ve know for awhile that California avocados can be used as healthy fat replacements in baking, standing in for more traditional ingredients such as butter and oil. But ice cream? My brain hadn’t traveled that far yet.

    Chocolate Chunk Avocado Ice Cream…Your family will never guess that avocado is what makes this ice cream so creamy! Healthy fats and natural sweeteners. 202 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    I always forget how easy it is to make ice cream. For this recipe, I blended together 5 ingredients, chilled the mixture for a couple of hours, then processed it in the ice cream maker before throwing in some chunks of chocolate to finish things off. Instead of cream and whole milk, I swapped in avocados and unsweetened almond milk (you could also use coconut milk). Maple syrup replaced the usual portion of granulated sugar.

    Chocolate Chunk Avocado Ice Cream…Your family will never guess that avocado is what makes this ice cream so creamy! Healthy fats and natural sweeteners. 202 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    You won’t believe the creaminess of avocado ice cream until you experience it for yourself. The blender mixture comes out perfectly thick; then, once processed in the ice cream maker, the texture of the chilly mixture rivals any premium ice cream you can buy. Since California avocados are in season through September, I’ll be making this ice cream over and over again until then!

    Other health avocado recipes:

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    Cookin' Canuck's Avocado Curry Rice Noodles with Shrimp
    Sally's Baking Addiction's Blood Orange, Avocado, Quinoa & Kale Salad
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    Away From the Box's Stuffed Avocado

    Chocolate Chunk Avocado Ice Cream…Your family will never guess that avocado is what makes this ice cream so creamy! Healthy fats and natural sweeteners. 202 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Chocolate Chunk Avocado Ice Cream Recipe

    Who knew that this chocolate avocado ice cream could be so creamy without a drop of regular milk or cream? No granulated sugar, either.
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 3 Cups
    Calories: 201.6kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ California avocados pitted and peeled
    • 1 ¾ cups unsweetened almond milk
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 ounces dark 60% chocolate, roughly chopped
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    Instructions

    • Place the bowl of an ice cream maker in the freezer for at least 24 hours, or according to manufacturer’s directions.
    • Place the California avocado and almond milk into a blender and puree until smooth.
    • Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
    • Transfer to a large measuring cup with a spout, cover and chill for 2 hours.
    • Pour the avocado mixture into the ice cream maker and process until the ice cream reaches the desired consistency. In the last 5 minutes, add the chopped dark chocolate.
    • If you would like the ice cream to be firmer, transfer to a freezer-friendly container and place in the freezer. Before serving, leave on the counter to defrost until easy to scoop.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 6 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 6 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 201.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.2g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 12.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Sodium: 58.3mg | Fiber: 5.7g | Sugar: 18g
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    Disclosure: This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      1. Rachel - A Southern Fairytale

        June 29, 2016 at 8:42 pm

        I love, love, love this recipe Dara! It's amazing what you can do with avocados! Enjoy all the firsts xoxo

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      2. Rachel @ Rachel Cooks

        June 26, 2016 at 6:54 am

        This looks so creamy and perfect!

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      3. Melanie | Melanie Makes

        June 25, 2016 at 10:19 pm

        I can't wait to give this ice cream a try - summer is the perfect excuse!

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      4. Carolyn

        June 23, 2016 at 10:14 am

        I just made some avocado ice cream too! Yours looks heavenly.

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      5. Jenny Flake

        June 22, 2016 at 9:52 pm

        This sounds just lovely!!!

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      6. Jen @ The Weary Chef

        June 22, 2016 at 1:48 pm

        I hjave some avocados sitting in the counter! This sounds heaven! Can't wait to try!

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      7. Shawn @ I Wash You Dry

        June 22, 2016 at 10:16 am

        This looks fantastic! I love that you added dark chocolate at the end!

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      8. Justine | Cooking and Beer

        June 22, 2016 at 10:06 am

        I've had avocado ice cream, but I have never made it! I need to make this happen ASAP! Love those chocolate chunks!

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      9. Sharon @ What the Fork Food Blog

        June 22, 2016 at 9:04 am

        you had me at avocado and ice cream! Love this recipe!Sounds seriously amazing.

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      10. Matt

        June 22, 2016 at 8:25 am

        You are a genius, healthy ice cream? Love this!

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      11. gerry @foodness gracious

        June 22, 2016 at 12:12 am

        wow, I really need to try avocado ice cream, I hear so many great things about it!

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      12. Sabrina

        June 21, 2016 at 11:38 pm

        I love any excuse to get out the ice cream maker! Looking forward to this one!

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      13. Tessa @ Handle the Heat

        June 21, 2016 at 9:07 pm

        What a creative way to enjoy ice cream without the indulgence! I'm going to pick up some California avocados on my next grocery run to recreate this!

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      14. Alison

        June 21, 2016 at 5:19 pm

        I'm wanting to make this for my nephew this weekend. Will it stay fresh in the freezer for a week?

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      15. Michelle | A Latte Food

        June 21, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        Ooh, I'm so intrigued by this recipe! It looks so rich and decadent!

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      16. Des @ Life's Ambrosia

        June 21, 2016 at 2:12 pm

        Avocado ice cream? What a fun idea! Yum!

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      17. Stephannie

        June 21, 2016 at 12:44 pm

        Welcome to Western WA! Best place in the Union.

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      18. Izzy Bruning

        June 21, 2016 at 8:40 am

        This looks amazing!

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      19. fabiola@notjustbaked

        June 21, 2016 at 9:22 am

        I'm loving that you made this chocolate chunk ice cream! Chocolate and avocado are so good together , but adding chocolate chunks makes this my favorite!

        Reply

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