I tried avocados for the first time this summer simply because I wanted to add something new to my diet. Honestly, I always just assumed I would hate them, turns out, I LOVE them. Now, I eat them for breakfast on top of my gluten free toast. Yep, it’s amazing.
That being said, they can be pricey so I love stocking up when I find a good sale. A new Sprouts just opened by my house and the big avocados were only $1 so I loaded up and quickly learned how to freeze them so I can enjoy them for months. It’s really not that hard at all! There are two main methods of freezing, use the one that works best for you.
Method #1 Freezing Avocados in Slices
Simply wash and peel the avocado slicing the middle. Squeeze a bit of lime juice over the slices to keep them from turning colors. Then, place the slices in a freezer bag and you’re done! Yep, that’s it.
Method #2 Freezing Mashed Avocados
Scoop out the middle of the avocado and add to either a bowl or in my case, I put it in the KitchenAid mixer. Add in as much as you want to freeze, adding about 1/2 of a squeezed lime per each avocado. Again, the lime helps it from turning colors and if you’re going to make guacamole later, it’s perfect for that too! Then, turn on your mixer (either the KitchenAid or use a hand mixer) to mash the avocado to the desired consistancy.
Once well mashed, simply add to freezer bags and freeze. That’s it!
This weekend, our produce coop, The Produce Gathering, also offered up avocados! I can’t wait to freeze them!
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