How to Freeze Avocados Properly

Name: How to Freeze Avocados Properly
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 125 min
Ingredients: Avocados

An easy way to keep avocados for longer is to freeze them. Frozen avocados are great for adding to smoothies to give a thick and creamy texture.

Freezing Avocados

Avocados are useful for giving smoothies a satisfying and creamy texture. However, fresh avocados can be hard to store because they don’t last a long time.

Ripe avocados only last 1-3 days. But freezing them will extend their shelf-life.

Plus, when used in smoothies, frozen avocados will thicken the drink more than fresh ones. They also omit the need for ice, since they’ll naturally chill the drink.

The nutrient content of frozen and fresh avocado is the same. Freezing retains the nutrients in fruit, including avocado.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Rinse the avocados under cool running water. Gently rub the skin to remove any debris or residue. Dry with a clean towel.

Sliced fresh avocados with pits taking out on a cutting board.

Step 2: Cut the avocados in half, lengthwise. Move your knife top to bottom, slicing around the pit. Pull apart the two halves and remove the pit.

Avocados cut in half and into small pieces.

Step 3: Peel the skin and cut into cubes or wedges. You can also scoop the flesh out of the skin, then cut.

Avocado cut into small pieces on a parchment paper on a cookie sheet.

Step 4: Place on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 5: Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer.

Step 6: Put the frozen avocados into a freezer-safe bag and store in the freezer.

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Expert Tips

Check for the perfect ripeness.

Only freeze ripe avocados. A ripe avocado is slightly firm but has some give when you gently squeeze it.

If it’s under ripe, it will be too hard. If it’s overripe, it will be very soft and mushy.

Cut into cubes for low-powered blenders.

For less powerful blenders, cut the avocados into cubes to ensure a smooth blend.

If your blender is high-powered, you can cut them into bigger pieces, like wedges.

Use a plate.

You can also freeze the avocados on a freezer-safe plate or a foil pie pan.

This is ideal if your baking sheet is too large or there’s limited space in the freezer.

Avoid overfilling the bag.

When placing frozen avocados in a bag, don’t add too much. This will make it difficult to fully close the seal, which might let air in and cause freezer burn.

Questions You May Have

Can you freeze avocados?

You can freeze avocados, but they need to be perfectly ripe and stored in an airtight bag. This will help prevent freezer burn.

How long do avocados last in the freezer?

Frozen avocados will last 3-6 months in the freezer. Their shelf-life is shorter than other fruits because of their creamy texture.

Do you thaw frozen avocados for smoothies?

Always add frozen avocados directly to smoothies. Thawing will make them grainy and mushy.

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