Description
Learn the best way to freeze ripe avocados to preserve their freshness and flavor. This simple guide details how to prepare, mash or cube, and freeze avocados with added citrus juice to prevent browning, making it perfect for smoothies, dressings, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- Ripe avocados (as many as desired)
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice per 2 avocados
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Wash and dry the avocados thoroughly to remove any dirt or residues before cutting.
- Slice and Remove Pit: Slice each avocado in half and carefully remove the pit.
- Scoop the Flesh: Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl, separating from the skin.
- Cut or Mash: For chunks, cut the flesh into cubes; for a spreadable texture, mash the avocado using a fork or food processor.
- Add Citrus Juice: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon or lime juice for every 2 avocados to prevent browning, and mix well to evenly distribute.
- Package for Freezing: Transfer the prepared avocado into freezer-safe bags or airtight containers, pressing out as much air as possible before sealing.
- Label and Freeze: Label containers with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw Properly: Thaw frozen avocado in the refrigerator before using in recipes.
Notes
- Frozen avocado works best in smoothies, guacamole, dressings, or spreads.
- Avoid freezing whole avocados or slices as they become mushy upon thawing.
- For easy portion control, freeze mashed avocado in silicone ice cube trays and transfer cubes to a bag once solid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: How-To, Meal Prep
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup mashed avocado
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
