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    Avocado Mint Ice Cream

    Published: Apr 11, 2018 · Modified: Sep 5, 2023 by Jennifer Brown · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    This no churn Avocado Mint Ice Cream recipe is thick, creamy, and just 4 ingredients! This healthy nice cream is SCD, Paleo, dairy free, gluten free, and refined sugar free.

    A white dish with four scoops of the easy avocado ice cream recipe.

    Here in Florida, land of the endless summer, my freezer is always stocked with homemade ice cream!

    This avocado mint ice cream recipe has a lot going for it! It's dairy free, no churn, and only four simple ingredients.

    It's also so thick and creamy that it could pass as gelato!

    Scooping ice cream out of a loaf pan.

    Avocado ice cream ingredients

    Avocados - I suggest using Haas avocados, as they're less watery.

    Coconut Oil

    Honey

    Peppermint Extract

    How to pick a perfect avocado!

    The main ingredient in this ice cream is...avocado! Can you say "Hello healthy fats!"?

    To test the ripeness of your avocado give it a very gentle squeeze, you don't want to bruise it.

    If it leaves an indent, it's overripe. If it doesn't yield and feels very firm then it's not quite ripe.

    What you're looking for is an avocado that yields a bit to the pressure.

    A two photo collage showing an avocado and the stem missing from the avocado.

    Another way to test the ripeness is to pop off the little stem (it looks like a small button) at the top of the avocado.

    If the skin underneath is brown, it's too ripe, but if the skin is green and then fruit yields a bit to pressure, it's ready!

    If all you can find in the stores are under ripe avocados, you can put them in a paper bag with a banana.

    This will help speed up the ripening process.

    A marble cutting board with avocados sliced open and measuring cups with honey and coconut oil.

    Directions

    Peel and remove the pits from the avocados before placing them into a blender along with honey, melted coconut oil, and peppermint extract.

    Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

    Give a little taste test and if needed, adjust the peppermint extract and honey to your liking.

    Loaf pan filled with frozen ice cream.

    Pour the no churn avocado ice cream mixture into a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.

    The mixture will take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours to freeze (it all depends on how often the freezer is opened during this time).

    Tips

    • Once frozen, the flavor of the peppermint will dull just a bit. So, if the mint flavor is too light for you prior to freezing then add just a touch more.
    • Peppermint extract can be potent and intensity of flavor varies depending on the brand. I've found ½ tablespoon of the McCormick brand to be perfect for my family but you may want to start small with just ½ teaspoon of extract and increase from there until your preferred flavor is reached.

    If you're in the mood for an ice cream sandwich, spread this ice cream between my Coconut Flour Waffles...you won't regret it!!

    Two white serving dishes filled with avocado mint ice cream.

    Try these other no bake treats!

    • Dairy Free Vanilla Ice Cream
    • Raspberry Panna Cotta
    • Strawberry Gelatin Pie
    • Coconut Bites
    • Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pudding

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    NOTE: If following the SCD diet, I suggest contacting the company to verify ingredients before using any prepackaged products.

    Recipe

    Three scoops of mint avocado ice cream in a white dish.

    Avocado Mint Ice Cream

    by: Jennifer Brown
    This no churn Avocado Mint Ice Cream recipe is thick, creamy, and just 4 ingredients! This healthy nice cream is SCD, Paleo, dairy free, gluten free, and refined sugar free.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Freeze Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 1072 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 haas avocados ripe
    • â…“ cup coconut oil, melted
    • ½ cup honey
    • ½ Tablespoon peppermint extract *check notes

    Instructions
     

    • Cut, peel, and remove the pits from the avocados. Place the avocados in a blender along with the rest of the ingredients. 
    • Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of jar if necessary. 
    • Pour into a small loaf plan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon or spatula. 
    • Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours. Remove from freezer 5 to 10 minutes prior serving. 

    Notes

    • Peppermint extract can be potent and varies in intensity based on brand. I've found ½ Tablespoon of extract from the McCormick brand to be perfect for my family. You may want to begin with just ½ teaspoon of extract and increase from there based on your own personal taste. 
     
    *The nutritional information calculated in the recipe is just an estimate. The photos and content above are copyright protected. Please do not use my photos. Please do not copy this recipe and share it on your own website or social media channels. If you wish to tell people about this recipe, you can provide a link back to my blog rather than copying the recipe. Thank you! XO, Jen

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0g | Calories: 1072kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 1516mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 72g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword avocado ice cream recipe, avocado mint ice cream, dairy free mint ice cream, healthy nice cream
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    1. Janny

      August 26, 2023 at 7:23 pm

      Amazing!! My husband loves it! Thank you <3

      Reply
      • Jennifer Brown

        August 27, 2023 at 10:53 am

        So glad he liked it!!

        Reply
    2. Michelle

      September 15, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      Can you use fresh mint leaves instead of extract? If so, how much would I need? I have an overgrowth of mint in my backyard!

      Reply
      • Jennifer Brown

        September 16, 2022 at 3:38 pm

        I haven't tried it with fresh mint leaves so I'm honestly not too sure. Maybe start with 10 to 15 mint leaves, taste before freezing and add more if needed. I'm curious how it works out so please let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    3. Cheryl

      December 07, 2019 at 5:08 pm

      I am excited to try this. Has anyone tried using melted ghee instead of the coconut oil? Seems it would be even richer 🙂

      Reply
    4. Saira

      November 21, 2019 at 10:58 am

      Looks delicious. what other extracts would you recommend other than mint? Almond? Any others?

      Reply
      • Jennifer

        November 21, 2019 at 9:08 pm

        Avocado has a pretty mellow flavor so I would think that almond or vanilla would work. If you decide to experiment I'd love to hear about it!

        Reply
    5. Candice

      August 26, 2019 at 10:34 pm

      This is absolutely AMAZING!! Someone linked it on the SCD Facebook group and I was so doubtful because I HATE avocados..but I was so unbelievably shocked when I tasted it! The texture is absolutely perfect when frozen! I even added chopped up chunks of cocoa butter in to give it a little crunch and chocolate taste. I will have to check out your other recipes. Thank you so much!! You have made this diet seem not quite so bad haha!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Jennifer

        August 27, 2019 at 6:31 am

        I'm happy to hear that you gave it a try!!! Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Lara B. Randall

      March 10, 2019 at 7:39 pm

      My hubbie LOVES this recipe! I"m making it again tonight. Thanks for all of your recipes that you share!
      Lara

      Reply
      • Jennifer

        March 11, 2019 at 7:52 am

        Thanks for sharing this comment with me Lara! I'm so happy to hear that he enjoys the ice cream!

        Reply
    7. Carm

      February 18, 2019 at 7:09 pm

      Hi, can you tell me which scd legal mint extract you use? Natural flavorings are not scd legal. thanks!!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer

        February 23, 2019 at 6:25 pm

        I use Simply Organic (ingredients are sunflower oil and peppermint oil) or Watkins (ingredients are alcohol and peppermint oil). I have NOT contacted the companies to double check that there are no extra ingredients during processing though. Here's a link for making your own (I'm planning on trying it out this spring) https://www.mommypotamus.com/mint-extract-recipe/

        Reply
    8. Jennifer

      April 15, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      Jennifer,

      This is an amazing dessert! It is creamy and delicious! Thank you for ALL of your spectacular recipes and for your continued dedication to creating excellent options for SCD followers and their families.

      All the best,
      Jennifer

      Reply
      • Jennifer

        April 16, 2018 at 8:01 am

        Thank you so, so much for your kind words Jennifer! As a former teacher I think it's in my DNA to try and help others. When I left the profession to stay home with my kids I needed SOMETHING I could do from home to continue helping others...so this blog was born. It makes me so incredibly happy to know that I'm able to help those who face the same or similar dietary restrictions as I do. Thank you for stopping by to tell me that you enjoyed the recipe and the others on my website! Wishing you and your family well!

        Reply
    9. Jenni LeBaron

      April 15, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      This looks fantastic! I follow a diet very similar to SCD and this would be perfect for me!

      Reply
      • Jennifer

        April 16, 2018 at 7:50 am

        Thanks Jenni! Glad to hear it's something you can enjoy, it's sometimes difficult to find recipes that don't need any modifications!

        Reply

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