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    Home » Frozen Desserts » Mexican Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream

    Published: Jun 27, 2016 · Modified: Apr 5, 2021 by Carolyn

    Mexican Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream

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    Craving a delicious dairy free treat? This low carb keto chocolate avocado ice cream will knock your socks off. A little cinnamon and spice go a long way…

    Low Carb Mexican Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream Recipe

     

    Spicy and sweet, can you dig it? Better yet, spicy, sweet, and dairy-free. And egg-free. And paleo friendly. And vegan, come to think of it, which is shocking for this devoted carnivore.

    And low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and sugar-free, of course. Wow, this recipe actually hits a ridiculous number of healthy diet requirements, which I didn’t even consider until I sat down to write this post.

    But the real question is whether or not it’s any good. Oh yes, yes it is. It’s rich and creamy and chocolatey, with a hint of cinnamon and smoky chipotle. It’s also very easy to make. Did I mention it’s spicy and sweet? Oh yeah, I said that way at the beginning, didn’t I?

     

    Avocado, cinnamon, and chocolate. The beginnings of a delicious low carb keto summer ice cream recipe

    Ice cream made with avocados

    I seem to be really into recipe challenges these days. My friends at California Avocados recently put my ice cream creativity to the test for California Avocado Month (which is June…I just made it under the wire!).

    They sent me another shipment of their gorgeous fruit and asked me to get creative with ice cream recipes that involve avocados. I was totally on board, in part because I love a challenge and in part because I love ice cream.

    But really I was on board because who doesn’t want 24 perfect avocados to arrive on their doorstep? Yup, it’s true. I can be bought for a case of avocados and I am not ashamed to admit it.

    Easy low carb chocolate avocado ice cream recipe. Paleo and vegan too! Dairy free.

    Dairy free paleo chocolate ice cream

    I certainly was aware that you could make ice cream with avocados but I’d never tried it myself. I am pretty happy with my usual ice cream methodology: cream, egg yolks, sweetener, add in your favourite flavours, churn, freeze, eat.

    But for the price of a case of California Avocados, I can be persuaded to change up my routine. They really do make a fabulous base for ice cream, as it turns out. That creamy flesh makes for a thick egg-free “custard” that churns quickly and easily. And it stays thick so it never gets too drippy as it melts.

    Add some sugar-free chocolate, such as ChocZero, and some spices, and you have yourself a spicy sweet dairy-free paleo vegan low carb gluten-free grain-free sugar-free summer treat. Try saying that 10 times fast!

    Delicious low carb dairy free chocolate avocado ice cream recipe

     

    Many thanks to California Avocados for partnering with me to bring you this delicious recipe that meets every single dietary restriction ever invented.

    Mexican Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream

    Craving a delicious cold summer treat? This low carb chocolate avocado ice cream will knock your socks off. A little cinnamon and spice go a long way...
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Keyword: chocolate avocado ice cream
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Chill Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 194kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 can can full fat coconut milk (13.5 ounces)
    • ⅓ cup allulose (or BochaSweet)
    • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional - boosts chocolate flavour)
    • 2 ounces dark chocolate chips, sugar-free chopped
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 medium avocados
    • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ to ½ teaspoon chipotle powder (depending on how spicy you like it. Alternatively, you can use chile powder but it is more mild.)
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    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the coconut milk, sweetener, and espresso powder until sweetener has dissolved. Bring to a simmer.
    • Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate. Let sit 4 minutes until chocolate is melted, then whisk until smooth. Whisk in vanilla extract.
    • In a blender or food processor, combine avocados, chocolate mixture, cinnamon, and chipotle. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate until cool, at least 2 hours.
    • Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker and churn until consistency resembles soft serve ice cream (this takes less time than custard based ice creams). Serve as soft serve or transfer to an airtight container and freeze another few hours for a firmer consistency.
    Nutrition Facts
    Mexican Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream
    Amount Per Serving (1 half cup)
    Calories 194 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Carbohydrates 7.7g3%
    Fiber 4g16%
    Protein 2.1g4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Low carb keto Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream. This recipe is dairy-free, paleo and vegan! Not to mention delicious. Perfect for low carb, THM, banting or Atkins

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    1. Diane says

      February 08, 2017 at 6:20 am

      Will this work with dairy free chocolate as the recipe suggests it’s vegan but only specifies sugar free chocolate ? Sounds delicious – so hoping this will work fine

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 08, 2017 at 7:52 am

        Yes, it should work just fine.

        Reply
    2. Jillian Beach says

      January 19, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      Would this recipe work with almond milk or cashew milk instead of coconut milk?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 19, 2017 at 9:50 pm

        Neither of those really have a high enough fat content. They will be very icy and freeze very very hard.

        Reply
    3. Ella says

      August 01, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      This ice cream looks awesome! But I don’t like spicy food, esp ice cream. Would this be good without the spice? I’m just looking for a way to use up my avocados 🙂

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 01, 2016 at 5:23 pm

        Yup, just leave out the spice!

        Reply
    4. Stephanie Deal says

      July 16, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Just finished making this and oh my — it is fantastic!! I didn’t use the chipotle powder, I used 1/4 tsp chili powder instead. The ice cream is so creamy and yummy and the espresso powder really pumps up the chocolate. Thx for sharing – I’m just kicking myself that I haven’t made this sooner. 🙂

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 16, 2016 at 3:55 pm

        I was kicking myself that I hadn’t tried avocado ice cream sooner either!

        Reply
    5. Carolyn Brack-Jackson says

      July 12, 2016 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks for the recipe, I miss ice cream so much sometimes!

      Reply
    6. Ally says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:55 am

      There aren’t many thing that I love more than creamy, rich chocolate! Some of my favourite chocolate recipes are avocado based, like my mousse and my avocado brownies ? I might have to add this to the recipe rotation!

      Reply
    7. Ros says

      July 06, 2016 at 7:36 am

      This was delicious. First time I made a non-custard ice cream and was impressed with the rich creamy texture. Loved the hot spice. Found my cinnamon from the middle east gave it a soapy flavor aftertaste prior to freezing. Weird I know. I can skip the cinnamon anyway because the chipotle was fabulous all on its own.

      Do you think I can make chocolate mint ice cream by substituting my mint flavor for the cinnamon and spice. Hence leaving everything else the same? I have tried your mint chocolate chip and it is great, I just love this texture and the fact it is easy and quick.

      BTW congrats on the cookbook. Can’t wait.

      Reply
    8. Maytha Kilgore says

      July 03, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      I made this yesterday. My husband and I both enjoyed it. Have so many of your recipes printed out to try but always looking for new ones as well.

      Wondering if you have a cookbook for purchase?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 04, 2016 at 4:43 pm

        I don’t yet…just signed a publishing deal and should have a cookbook out in Fall 2017!

        Reply
    9. Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says

      June 30, 2016 at 11:40 am

      beautiful photos, Carolyn. I love using my California Avocados in unexpected ways 😉 Absolutely love this recipe!

      Reply
    10. Suparna says

      June 28, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      Hi Carolyn. About to make this. How much cocoa powder will I need to sub for the chocolate if I don’t have it on hand? Thanks. Can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 28, 2016 at 10:07 pm

        I would do at least 1/4 cup. But you are going to need to add a little extra oil in there because unsweetened chocolate has cocoa butter in it and that affects the consistency.

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    11. Roxana says

      June 28, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      I love Mexican chocolate but have never thought of pairing it with avocado in an ice-cream! This is brilliant and so craving some right now!

      Reply
    12. olga says

      June 27, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Is chipotle the same as chipotle chili pepper that is spicy but kind of smoky?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 28, 2016 at 7:34 am

        Yes, and you can get a powdered kind that makes it really easy to use in recipes like this. But if you can’t find that, you can use a tiny bit of chipotle pepper.

        Reply
    13. Carol says

      June 27, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Sounds wonderful Carolyn, esp since eating regular ice cream makes me violently ill. Haven’t had a ” lick” in SO many years. Will let you know the verdict!!! ?
      Thank you for this.

      Reply
    14. Peabody (SweetReciPEAs) says

      June 27, 2016 at 11:38 am

      I have yet to try avocado ice cream. I have to keep reminding myself that avocados are a fruit and it’s totally fine to have in ice cream. 🙂

      Reply
    15. Julia Mueller says

      June 27, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Aaaagh this looks so creamy and rich! I love avocado and coconut milk-based desserts and the Mexican flair to this tasty treat is reeling me in. I’ll definitely be making this ice cream!

      Reply
    16. Emily @ LI says

      June 27, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Sign me up! I love my ice cream to be a bit soft and oh so full of chocolate.

      Reply
    17. TidyMom says

      June 27, 2016 at 8:20 am

      I’m a huge avocado lover, I really need to try this!! thanks for the recipe Carolyn!

      Reply
    18. Sam says

      June 27, 2016 at 8:13 am

      What else can u use besides full fat coconut milk? Or swerve ? Suggestions?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 27, 2016 at 9:44 am

        Cream. Any sweetener you want.

        Reply
    19. Jkim says

      June 27, 2016 at 8:07 am

      Another delicious-looking and easy recipe from you, so I’m going to make it for July 4th! But I have 3 questions.

      Does the avocado cancel the need for xanthan gum?

      Can I expect the same results if I substitute 90% chocolate or my homemade chocolate chips (your recipe) for sugar-free Lily’s?

      Now, most important: Are you developing non-chocolate ice creams based on coconut milk instead of egg yolks? Next month is national ice cream month, and I’m eager to pull my cuisinart out of the freezer and start using it again.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 27, 2016 at 9:44 am

        If you put xanthan gum in here, your ice cream will be too thick to churn. It does freeze quite hard but also softens easily with a few minutes on the counter. Any chocolate should be fine. I will probably develop more “regular” ice cream recipes because I love them, but this one is really good as an egg-free, dairy-free alternative!

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        • Sandee Wichkoski says

          January 22, 2018 at 3:05 pm

          If I’m not churning, would the xanthan gum be a good option to help it stay thick?

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            January 22, 2018 at 6:32 pm

            Honestly, I am not sure this one will work well without churning but you’re welcome to try.

            Reply
    20. Jeannie says

      June 27, 2016 at 5:45 am

      Can it be done without ice cream maker?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 27, 2016 at 7:37 am

        I think it probably could, because it’s so thick. It freezes really hard when left in the refrigerator for more than a few hours, just FYI. But it softens up quickly when out on the counter for 10 minutes or so.

        Reply
        • Adriana says

          July 09, 2016 at 8:02 pm

          Hi Carolyn,
          Can you recommend an ice-cream maker??

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            July 10, 2016 at 7:20 am

            I had this one for 15 years and it worked beautifully: http://amzn.to/29x0rN7
            Now I have this one, because I saw it at a second hand store for $25 and it’s larger than my old one: http://amzn.to/29sBArT

            Reply
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