Frozen Avocado: How To Freeze Avocado 5 Ways

1. How To Freeze A Whole Avocado

One thing you should know about freezing an entire avocado is that the color and flavor will change. The texture change is noticeable, too. While you won’t want to use it for avocado toast or in salads, there are other ways to use a whole frozen avocado.

1. Leave the skin on.
2. Put your avocados in the freezer whole. It helps to put them in a freezer bag and label it with the date.
3. Use them within 3 months. 

2. Frozen Avocado Halves

If you freeze avocado halves, you can have them portioned out to make a chocolate avocado smoothie and plenty more. Here’s how to do it!

1. Slice the avocado lengthwise, going around the pit.
2. Separate the avocado into two equal halves.
3. Give each side of exposed avocado flesh a squeeze of citrus (lemon or lime juice works great here) to keep it from browning.
4. Wrap each half up nice and tight in a wax wrap or plastic wrap.
5. Stow them in a freezer-safe container like a Stasher bag. Squeeze out as much air as you can before sealing it.

3. How To Freeze Sliced Avocado

If you want to have avocado slices ready to go for your next salad or sandwich, here’s how to freeze them.

1. Start by slicing the avocado in half and removing the pit.
2. Cut the avocado flesh into slices, then throw away the peel.
3. Place the avocado slices onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
4. Drizzle the slices with fresh lemon juice.
5. Freeze until the slices are solid, then move to either a freezer bag or an airtight container to keep in your freezer until ready to use. 

4. Frozen Cubed Avocado 

Would you prefer your avocado to be in cubes? Here’s how you can freeze it that way!

1. Cut your avocado in half and toss the pit.
2. Make cuts into the flesh of the avocado to create cubes and throw out the peel.
3. Arrange the cubes of avocado onto a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Give the cubes a spray or drizzle of a bit of lemon juice.
5. Freeze them until they’ve become solid. You can then use an airtight container or freezer-safe bag to store them in your freezer. 

5. How To Freeze Mashed Avocado

If you love guacamole, then making frozen pureed avocados is the way to go. You’ll always be ready with a batch of guac for game day, movie night, tacos, or any time that craving strikes.

1. Mash your ripe avocados with a tad of lemon or lime juice. You can use a fork, potato masher, or even make an avocado puree with your food processor.
2. Put the mashed avocado in an airtight freezer-safe container.
3. Freeze your mashed avocado. 

Alternatively, you can scoop the mashed avocado into an ice cube tray. Once it is frozen, transfer the cubed avocado into a freezer-safe container such as a resealable bag.

Serving Suggestions

What should you do with the California avocados that you’ve pulled from the freezer? It’s best not to use them in avocado toast, where they are often the star ingredient. Here’s how you can use them!

• Sandwiches: You won’t want them on avocado toast because you’ll be able to taste the change in flavor and texture. Instead, put them along with vegan bacon, fresh tomato, lettuce, roasted red pepper, and more, or even some melted vegan cheese for a delicious café-style lunch. If it’s toast you’re in the mood for instead, then try this Protein Avocado Toast!
• Smoothies: Your smoothie recipes will be creamier and more nutritious with your avocado blended in. You won’t notice any changes to the original format since your other ingredients will balance it out. If you’re interested, try out this Banana Avocado Smoothie!
• Guacamole: Need I say more? Your mashed avocado from the freezer only needs some chopped red onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and spices to make the Best Guacamole Ever!
• Dips: Why not combine that avocado for guacamole dips mixed with tomatillo or avocado hummus? Yum!
• Dressings and Sauces: Because of its creamy texture, avocado is great for dressings and sauces. Simply add a little lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and red wine vinegar, and put your thawed avocado with it into the blender for a salad dressing you’ll want to eat on everything. If you want a made-for-you recipe, then try this Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing.
• Desserts: Chocolate avocado pudding, avocado brownies, avocado ice cream, and more can all be made with your avocados from the freezer. You won’t have to worry about brown spots here!