It has been hot here…like crazy super hot.
Stay with me…
I can honestly say, this was really, really good!!!
I had the same doubts as you, when the idea first popped into my head.
Then I smashed the avocado and stirred it into the condensed milk,
and I really starting doubting it.
I mean seriously, who puts avocados in their ice cream?
Apparently I do!
But after my first bite of the creamy goodness,
it was clear to me.
Avocado and ice cream were meant to be together.
Now I did “trick” my kids into eating this concoction of mine
by telling them it was just chocolate chip ice cream.
Although, my daughter kept wanting to know what the little green specs were.
“It’s just sprinkles, honey”:-) hee hee!!!
No, I had to ‘fess up and tell them what I had put into it.
They looked at me like I was a little off my rocker,
(kinda how you probably look right now)
BUT…they kept eating it.
Let’s just say all of the avocado chip ice cream disappeared pretty quickly.
Are you convinced enough to try it???
Or have I grossed you out completely this time?
Avocado Chip Ice Cream
Easy ice cream that doesn't need an ice cream maker. Avocado and chocolate chip give it a fun and healthy twist.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Smash the avocado and then stir it into the condensed milk.
- Fold the whipped cream in.
- Gently stir the chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Spoon into a freezer safe container and freeze until solid or overnight.
Notes
Chill the bowl and whipping blade for 30 minutes before making the ice cream. It will speed up your whipping time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 367Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 70mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 2gSugar: 33gProtein: 5g
Ellen B Cookery says
I cannot even imagine putting avocados into my ice-cream, but I must admit this looks awesome!
Jocelyn says
It is one of the stranger things I have ever done…but oh so good!!!
Charlotte says
This heat will make you do crazy things! Sounds good!
Hayley says
I agree with Ellen! Sounds totally crazy and I would never think to put them together, but man, that looks really good! Like dressed up, funkified chocolate chip ice cream. I’ll take a bite!
Jocelyn says
Yup, one of the funkiest chocolate chip ice creams ever…but it totally worked:-) Come on over for a bite!!!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Believe it or not, I think it sounds awesome! 🙂
Aimee says
I’d totally do it, I put bacon in my cookies 🙂 haha!!!
Carole says
Avocado and chocolate – sounds like a winner.
I found this via Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms. I have linked in a pork and apple curry. Have a super week.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I can’t wait to try it!!! Yippee, someone else is on the sweet avocado train with me. This is for sure going in my rotation. YUM.
Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says
I recently heard of avocado popsicles and I’ve been wondering ever since what avocado’s would taste like in ice cream! Oh my have you inspired me! I think the heat made you a genius! I can’t wait to try this, I have avocado’s to use up! Yeah!
Jocelyn says
Yay…good to know there are others out there making crazy good stuff from avocados. I bet popsicles would be awesome!!!
Shannon says
I think this looks like it would be great and refreshing on a hot summer day (which there is no shortage of right now). I will have to try it soon!
Carrie Burrill says
Wow we really are thinking alike! And avocado? That’s my kind of ice cream. My Sundays With Joy group would go nutty for this recipe!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
Yess!!! I am SO glad you shared this at Must Try Monday. I saw it come up in my Google reader over the weekend, and was drooling over it. Thanks again for coming over and linking up!
Winnie says
Yes – definitely crazy, and that’s exactly why I like it!
I’m definitely gonna give it a try
Thanks so much for the crazy recipe
SallysBakingAddiction says
Jocelyn, this is such a cool idea! With an avocado’s creaminess, I can only imagine the smooth texture of this ice cream. And at 100+ degree temps here in Baltimore, I’ve been swimming in ice cream lately haha!
whirl whisk says
sounds very interesting! I will have to try this one!
Ellen says
I really, really want to try this kind of ice cream that requires no fancy machines! You make it seem soooo easy, Jocelyn…I like easy. Thanks for always sharing your creativity (and awesome pics…I covet your pics). Thanks, also for following us on FB (you were one of our first)! In my appreciate of YOU, I’m passing on the Versatile Blogger award to you, my blogger friend! Here’s the post that explains it to everyone, http://www.bakeitwithbooze.com/2012/07/versatile-blogger-award.html
Jocelyn says
Ellen you are the sweetest!!! I am so happy I found you through Dorothy (Crazy for Crust). Thank you so much for the awesome award:-)
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Jocelyn, this sounds so interesting–and looks so good! What a good way to sneak in some veggies on the kiddos, too!!
Jocelyn says
You know, I have never had to sneak veggies in for my kids to eat them thankfully. But if they think something sounds strange then they won’t eat it. They actually really liked this strange mix:-)
baking.serendipity says
I’m definitely with you on this one! I was putting avocado in smoothies a lot this past spring, and loving it. Into ice cream is clearly the next logical step. Good thinking!
Heather Kinnaird says
Looks great! Sounds strange, but looks great! I’m going to have to try this one:)
Kara @ Mine for the Making says
I love avocados, ice cream, and chocolate….so I dont see why I wouldnt want to try this! YUMMO and inventive my friend!
Candida says
This looks so good! But one question, am I reading right that there’s no ice cream maker involved? I’ve never made ice cream before, so maybe it’s a silly question!
Jocelyn says
There is absolutely no need for the machine:-) Just mix it all together and freeze!!!
Gina Baker says
You know, we were in Texas and there was this ice cream place that had all kinds of different flavors- It was awesome. I am sure it tastes fabulous, and I just made avocado popsicles and they were pretty good. Pinning for safe keeping! Have a good day!
Jocelyn says
It just proves I am not so crazy after all:-) Good to know others use popsicles for other sweets too!! Popsicles sound great!!!
Something Swanky says
I’m still totally nervous about this– but I may give it a try. I CAN see how avocado might make it way creamier! That’s enough to intrigue me…
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
I can’t wait to try this! It sounds kind of weird, but I’m taking your word for it because all your recipes are delicious! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Megan says
Wow this looks amazing. I made avocado cream pops in my Zoku Pop maker and have been looking for a good ice cream version. Can’t wait to try!
Jeanette says
I love the idea of using creamy avocado in ice cream – if you flavored it with mint, avocado would be natural green coloring to this ice cream.
The Better Baker says
So along with calling you crazy, I’ll have to call you brilliant too! ;-} What a fantastic idea. You’re gonna have to come alongside Mrs. Seinfeld and write a book of your own ‘hiding’ stuff in recipes. MMMM!
Katie says
O-M-G I’m all about this recipe! No egg and adding avocado! Love it! Thank you so much for joining in on Katie’s Cucina Virtual Ice Cream Social!
TheLittleKitchen says
Just wow is all I can say. I agree with the other commenters, you’re not crazy…you’re a crazy genius!
Stacey says
I surprised my roommate with this last night and all we could say was WOW!!! This may be my new favorite! And it was so incredibly simple!
Janine Thompson says
Add a bit of mint to this and you have mint cocolate chip with a natural color. I love it. I have never made icecream this way What is the texture like when it just freezes overnight? This gives me some good ideas~!
Mary. says
I love this recipe! Except, I’ll just use 2 Avocados, and omit the chocolate chips.
Staci says
I don’t know if I did something wrong but mine turned BRIGHT green! No way I can trick my husband that it’s “just” ice cream. Whoops 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
That’s strange. Mine really was light, light green. How ripe was your avocado? I wonder if that had something to do with it. Tell him it’s mint chocolate chip 🙂 Seriously that’s what my kids thought for a little bit.
Mary. says
Thank goodness you re-posted this recipe. It’s finally getting hot out, and Summer feels, like it’s about to come to a close. 😉
Charlene says
Hi Jocelyn!
We tested your Avocado Chip Ice Cream recipe in our latest episode. Here’s the direct video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdOQUE5Q14I
Hope you like it!