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Avocado Mint Ice Cream

Published: Apr 11, 2018 · Modified: Feb 4, 2022 by Jennifer Brown · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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This no churn avocado mint ice cream is just 4 ingredients and is SO thick and creamy! This healthy nice cream recipe is SCD, Paleo, dairy free, gluten free, and refined sugar free.

Green dairy free avocado mint ice cream scooped into a small white dish. A loaf pan with ice cream in the background.

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, SUPER healthy, and only four simple ingredients.

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

Scooping out dairy free avocado mint ice cream

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. First photo is a hand holding a haas avocado. second photo shows the top of the avocado with the stem missing.

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.

Avocado ice cream 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 avocado mint ice cream. Two empty white dishes and gold spoons next to it.

Pour the 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 one 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.

P.S. 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 Cashew Ice Cream
  • Raspberry Panna Cotta
  • Strawberry Gelatin Pie
  • Coconut Truffles
  • Pumpkin Pudding

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Avocado Mint Ice Cream

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

Ingredients
  

  • 3 haas avocados ripe
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 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 1 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: 0gCalories: 1072kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 6gFat: 81gSaturated Fat: 38gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 1516mgFiber: 20gSugar: 72gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
Keyword avocado ice cream recipe, avocado mint ice cream, dairy free mint ice cream, healthy nice cream
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Comments

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

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    • 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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!

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    • 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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