🥑 Frozen Avocado Scoops
Stop throwing away overripe avocados! 🥑✨ This simple freezer trick lets you portion mashed avocado, freeze it without adding anything, and keep it ready whenever you need it. Perfect for smoothies, toast, guacamole, salads, and more!
🥑 Ingredients
- Ripe avocados — as many as you like
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh.
- Mash until smooth or leave slightly chunky.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion the avocado onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray.
- Freeze for 3–4 hours, or until firm.
- Transfer the frozen scoops to a gallon-size freezer bag or airtight container.
- Store in the freezer and take out only what you need.
📝 Notes
- No lemon juice, oil, or other ingredients are necessary for this method.
- Freezing helps slow browning, though some color change can still occur depending on the avocado and storage conditions.
- Thawed avocado may be slightly softer than fresh avocado, making it especially good for mashed preparations.
💡 Tips
- Use ripe but not spoiled avocados.
- Remove as much air as possible from the freezer bag.
- Label the bag with the freezing date.
- For best quality, use within 3–6 months.
- Freeze the scoops separately first so they don’t stick together.
🍽️ Servings
Approximately 8–10 scoops per 2 medium avocados, depending on scoop size.
📊 Approximate Nutrition
Per ¼ avocado: ~80 calories
- Fat: ~7 g
- Carbohydrates: ~4 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~1 g
Nutrition varies with avocado size.
💚 Benefits
Avocados provide fiber, healthy unsaturated fats, potassium, folate, and vitamin E, making them a nutrient-dense addition to meals and snacks.
❓ Q&A
Can I freeze whole avocado?
Yes, but mashed or portioned avocado is much more convenient to use later.
Do I need to add lemon juice?
No. This method freezes plain mashed avocado without additions.
How do I thaw it?
Place the desired amount in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. For smoothies, you can often use the frozen scoops directly.
Can I use frozen avocado for guacamole?
Absolutely! Thaw, mash, and season as usual. 🥑💚