How To Freeze Avocados

I love using avocados in recipes such as dips and dressings. Since they are usually used mashed up I discovered that they can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the freezer until needed. Not only does this save me a bit of time but it’s a great way to save some money.

Living in the northeast means that avocados are cheaper at different times of the year depending upon the location where they were grown. When they are not on sale a single avocado can cost as much as $2. During sales they drop to $1 each or even 2 for $1. That’s the best time to stock up.

Here’s how I do it:

Start by slicing each avocado in half then gently twist to pull apart.

The seed in the middle can be scooped out with a teaspoon.

Using a knife, carefully score the avocado and use a spoon to scoop the cut pieces out of the peel/skin. Place them in a large bowl (shown in the photo below).

 

I have 6 avocados all chunked up and ready for mashing in the bowl above.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for every two avocados you are using.

This will keep the mashed avocados from turning dark and brownish. The color change doesn’t affect the taste  but they just don’t look as nice.  Add the lemon juice to the bowl and mash the avocados:

 

 

If you have small plastic containers the mashed avocado can easily be divided between them and placed in the freezer.

I use plastic freezer bags. The easiest way to package the avocado up is to first roll down the zip lock top of the bag. This prevents bits of avocado from getting in the seam of the zip lock preventing it from closing correctly.

Add in your avocado, gently push the extra air out and seal the bag. You can add any amount to each bag. I usually freeze about 2 avocados worth in each bag. So I got 2 bags out of the bowlful above.

The avocados are all ready to be tossed in your freezer.

I usually stick several bags inside of a gallon sized freezer bag so they don’t get lost in the back of the freezer. Stick a piece of paper into the bag so you know what’s in there and the date you packaged it.

Avocados keep well in the freezer for about 6 months.

As time goes on their bright green color may dull a bit but they are still fine. To use a bag just remove it from the freezer and defrost in the refrigerator.

You don’t have to just freeze mashed avocados. They can be frozen in a variety of styles:

Mashed: See the directions above. Simply mash, mix with some lemon juice, bag or place into freezer safe containers and freeze.

Cubed: Cut the avocados into cubes toss them in a bit of lemon juice. Lay them on a cookie sheet in a single layer to freeze. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer. Once the pieces are frozen place them in a freezer bag.

Slices: Slice the avocado in half, remove the side and then cut each half into quarters. Make a bath of 2 parts water to 1 part lemon juice and soak the slices for a few minutes. Drain them and lay them on a cookie sheet and place into the freezer. Once frozen they can be bagged and frozen for future use. The reason for freezing the slices individually is to allow you to easily remove a few slices at a time. No one wants to find a giant mass of frozen avocado slices in their freezer when they just want to pull out a few.

Halves: Cut each avocado in half and remove the seed. Rub lemon juice over the exposed surface to keep it from turning brown. Place on a cookie sheet and freeze. Once frozen remove and place in a freezer bag.

Always remember to make the bags with the date.

Looking for a recipe that uses mashed avocados? How about my Avocado and Tomato Dressing? It’s basically a pourable version of Guacamole. We use it on tacos, fajitas, sandwiches and salads. It also makes a delicious vegetable dip too.

Avocados are a great food to include in a keto or low carb diet. They are a nutrient dense food that provides a substantial amount of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for the calories provided.

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One third of a medium avocado (50 grams) has 80 calories and contains about 20 different vitamins and minerals.

Avocados contain heart healthy monounsaturated fats.

They help to increase the absorption of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K so including them with other foods makes them a nutrient booster.

Avocados creamy texture and mild flavor means it can easily be incorporated into other foods to provide nutrients but won’t over power other flavors.

With all of these benefits why not add some avocado to your meals today?

 

 

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