Freezing Avocado Halves is possible and still yields creamy goodness, it’s legit! In this post, I share how to freeze fresh avocados in 5-easy steps for post-season avocado cravings like guacamole, salsa, and smoothies. Stay ready this avocado harvest.
MODIFIED: FEB 25, 2024 BY ERIKA GARIBAY
Don’t have any avocados but wish you did for that craving? Try Fake Guacamole [for Tacos] or Salsa Verde recipes. To make the real deal make this outstanding guac, my Traditional Guacamole Recipe.
Why Freeze the Avocados
Well, the truth is I didn’t always freeze them because I thought they didn’t taste as good. However, I stopped resisting about 5 years ago because they do hold up really well for making salsa. Try it!
The trick is making sure you don’t let them chill for longer than they should. They lose their flavor past a certain point when frozen, from my experience. So only freeze what you see yourself using and date it.
I’ll always go for fresh but in the effort of making sure none of the avocado harvest goes to waste (aside from sharing fruits), freezing is a great option and easy for later make good-good!
Freezing your own avocados is not only waste saving, it’s convenient and provides savings during the off season.
Supplies / Ingredient you’ll need
Tutorial Quick List: ripe avocado, lime, freezer-friendly dish or pan, knife, spoon, plastic wrap, parchment paper.
The details for what you’ll use each item:
- Ripe avocado (heads up: don’t let it get overly ripe)
- Lime (optional and helps with oxidation during freezing step)
- Knife
- Spoon
- Plate or small tray (to freeze on flat surface)
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Freezer bag or airtight freezer container (for storage of the frozen avocado)
Optional: use plastic wrap incase it is preferred to keep each halve individually wrapped. It’s helpful to wrap halves or pieces of avocado this way when taking avocado on-the-go for lunch to avoid a “mash-up” mess from happening.
Step-By-Step Instructions
To Freeze Ripe Avocado
- Have plate available lined with parchment paper (parchment is optional but I recommend it because it helps peel the semi-frozen avocado right off after a brief freeze).
- Cut ripe avocados in half, remove the seed, and remove the skin from the avocado.
- Place halves cut side up on plate/tray lined with parchment paper. (Pro Tip: Squeeze lime over all the halves to prevent slight browning from oxidation.)
A printer-friendly recipe card of this how-to is at located at the bottom of this post.
- Cover with plastic wrap or airtight lid and freeze for 2 hrs.
And you’re all done. Avocado holla for your nourishment needs. Comment down below if you have any questions!
Space Saving note from Erika:
Transfer halves once frozen to a freezer bag (or wrap individually), then remove as much air from the bag as possible. Seal and return to freezer for easy storage.
How to Thaw Frozen Avocado
Once you’re ready to use your frozen avocado for slicing, salsa, and dressings just grab the pieces you need from the freezer and thaw for 30-45 minutes at room temp.
Foods To Make With Frozen Avocado
Wondering what to make from frozen avocados? Try our favorite food ideas and use them all up in no time.
- Half-avocado sprinkled with sugar as a dessert.
- Creamy avocado salsa
- Avocado smoothie
- Guacamole salsa
- Avocado taco, tostada topping
- Avocado toast
- Pearl tomato and diced avocado salad
- Creamy cilantro salad dressing
- Substitute for mayonnaise.
Ways To Flip Remaining [Avocado Seeds]
Got a green thumb? Re-purpose the seed!
Sprout the bone (avocado pit) and grow a tree (gift of a lifetime, literally.). Don’t have a backyard? Donate it to your local community garden.
I grow avocado seedlings. tell me if you want my tips Because i Have Them for You!
Pro Tips / How to FAQs
Yield – As little as 1 cup+ frozen avocado.
Storage – For best flavor use frozen avocado within six months. Label and date storage container or bag.
If you prefer freezing individual avocado pieces for to-go options, wrap each half in plastic wrap after the initial freeze time. Then return wrapped halves to freezer storage bag or container.
Always eliminate the air from the storage bag.
After avocado has thawed, make puree, dressings, spicy avocado sauce for taquitos, spreads, hummus, and more.
To use for slicing or to cube, allow thawing, sprinkle with lime or lemon, and then cut into desired chunk size, cover airtight immediately to prevent browning.
Thanks for saving the avocados. Enjoy your tasty California fruit favorite, Aguacate!
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How To Freeze Avocado
DESCRIPTION
Equipment
- Spoon
- Plate or small tray
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Freezer bag or airtight freezer container
Ingredients
- Ripe Avocados not mushy, texture for up to just a few days ripened.
- 1 Lime or lemon
- Plastic wrap or wax paper
Instructions
Step-by-step to Freeze Ripe Avocados
- Have plate available with parchment paper (parchment is optional but I recommend it because it helps peel the avocado right off after a short freeze!) laid on it.
- Cut ripe avocados in half, remove the seed, and remove the skin from the avocado.
- Place halves cut side up on tray lined with parchment paper.
- Squeeze lime over the tops of avocados and cover with plastic wrap or airtight lid.
- Transfer after 2 hours to a freeze bag (if you prefer space saver storage), removing as much air from the bag as possible and return to freezer.
Notes
- Yield: 12 frozen avocado halves. or as little as 1 cup frozen avocado storage.
- Storage life: use frozen avocados within 3 – 6 months.
- Important freezer note: Avocados beyond 6 months of freezer storage are no longer creamy and break down differently. Their taste is not flavorful.
- Pro Tip! I advise not to waste fresh ingredients creating salsa from frozen avocado that is over 6 months old.
- Lime use is optional but highly recommended! I’ve frozen avocado multiple ways and squeezing lime before freezing in airtight container always leaves me the nicest avocado color, as seen in the picture of a frozen avocado half. Photo available in the full post!
- Oxidation is normal and will be on the exterior at times but that wont impact the color of your future salsas and dressings!
- If you prefer freezing individual avocado pieces for to-go options, wrap each half in plastic wrap after the brief freeze. Then return wrapped halves to freezer storage bag or container. Always eliminate the air in the bag.
- Once you’re ready to use your frozen avocado thaw for 20-30 minutes covered at room temp. I don’t recommend rushing their process for thawing.
- Uses of frozen Avocado: After frozen avocado has thawed, make puree, dressings, spicy avocado sauce for taquitos, spreads, hummus, and more.
- To cube, allow thaw, and then cut into desired chunk size and sprinkle with lime or lemon juice. Always cover airtight to prevent browning.
Equipment
- Knife
- Spoon for scooping
- Storage container
- Re-usable freezer bag
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