3-Ingredient Avocado Ice Cream (No-Churn & Dairy-Free Option)

Yes, you can make delicious, creamy ice cream with just three simple ingredients, and avocado is the star! This 3-Ingredient Avocado Ice Cream is naturally rich, smooth, and perfectly sweet, offering a guilt-free dessert that takes minutes to prepare. With no need for an ice cream maker, it's a summer-friendly recipe that’s both easy and nourishing. Plus, it can be made vegan and refined sugar-free! It's illegal for dessert to taste this gooooood! It is a sin to enjoy healthy dessert without a care in the world. I never knew healthy, somewhat, could be this indulgent! I have totally had mad respect for this simple Avocado fruit! Only 3 ingredients and you get the richest, smoothest, creamiest, outrageously delicious, out of this world... need I continue... most delicious, oh yeah, already said that, just beautiful.

I am not kidding with all those words used to describe this Avocado Ice cream. Where have you been all my life? What have I been doing on this planet? Why hasn't anyone "worked" me yet? I think its the sugar rush talking right now, I gave it full control over my taste buds and all common sense. Ahem, get a hold of yourself girl! So for this recipe I wanted a few Avocado chunks in my ice cream so I mashed with a fork but you can totally puree until smooth. Another day for my #AvocadoAugust and of course ice cream could not miss! Cheers to the next recipe!

INGREDIENTS

2 Cups Whipping Cream (cold)
1 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk (cold)
2 Avocados

METHOD

Pour cold whipping cream/ heavy cream into a bowl. It is important that the cream be very cold so that it can whip easily and also form the stiff peaks we want 

With an electric mixer on high speed start beating the whipping cream

When you start beating the cold whipping cream it will start to froth up as it begins to mix, keep beating

After a few minutes about 5-7 minutes the whipping cream will have formed soft stiff peaks. To know that the cream is whipped well, you should be able to turn the bowl upside down without spilling the cream

Pour the cold sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream and carefully fold until combined. Do not over mix as we do not want to remove all the wonderful air bubbles that we whipped in

Once the whipped cream and the sweetened condensed milk has been well combined add in the mashed avocado

Carefully fold in the mashed avocado until completely mixed into the whipped cream mixture

The avocado should be evenly distributed since mine I wanted a chunky ice cream I did not mash completely so you can see bits of the avocado here and there 

Carefully pour the avocado ice cream into a preferably metal loaf pan but you can still use a plastic ice cream container

Spread the avocado ice cream evenly in the loaf pan and set in the fridge for a minimum 6 hours or overnight to freeze well. Once frozen well remove from the refrigerator and let it cool at room temperature for a few minutes to make it easier to scoop out

Every scoop, perfecto. Scoop up the delicious avocado ice cream and serve in individual bowls

You can choose to top up with nuts, chocolate sauce, honey or just do it justice and devour as it is, I won't judge, I promise

You know me, I love me some close up shots and it would be a very lethal injustice if I did not show you how this ice cream looked like up close and personal...just screaming, lick me!

3 INGREDIENT AVOCADO ICE CREAM

Recipe by Mulunga Alukwe

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 6 Hours to Overnight freezing time
Total time: 6 Hours 10 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients

• 2 Cups Cold Whipping/Heavy Cream
• 1 Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 2 Avocados

Cooking Directions

1. Pour cold whipping cream/ heavy cream into a bowl. It is important that the cream be very cold so that it can whip easily and also form the stiff peaks we want
2. With an electric mixer on high speed start beating the whipping cream. When you start beating the cold whipping cream it will start to froth up as it begins to mix, keep beating. After a few minutes about 5-7 minutes the whipping cream will have formed soft stiff peaks. To know that the cream is whipped well, you should be able to turn the bowl upside down without spilling the cream
3. Pour the cold sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream and carefully fold until combined. Do not over mix as we do not want to remove all the wonderful air bubbles that we whipped in
4. Once the whipped cream and the sweetened condensed milk has been well combined add in the mashed avocado. Carefully fold in the mashed avocado until completely mixed into the whipped cream mixture
5. Carefully pour the avocado ice cream into a preferably metal loaf pan but you can still use a plastic ice cream container
6. Spread the avocado ice cream evenly in the loaf pan and set in the fridge for a minimum 6 hours or overnight to freeze well
7. Scoop up the delicious avocado ice cream and serve in individual bowls.

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3-Ingredient Avocado Ice Cream 

(No-Churn & Dairy-Free Option)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What are the three main ingredients?
Typically:

1. Ripe avocados
2. Sweetened condensed milk (or coconut condensed milk for dairy-free)
3. Lime or lemon juice (for flavor and freshness)
4. Optional add-ins: vanilla extract or a pinch of salt for depth.

Q2: Do I need an ice cream machine?
No! This recipe is no-churn. You simply blend, pour into a container, and freeze until set—no special equipment needed.

Q3: Is this ice cream really creamy?
Yes. The natural fats in avocado and the condensed milk create a smooth, creamy texture that rivals traditional ice cream.

Q4: Can I make this vegan or dairy-free?
Absolutely. Use dairy-free sweetened condensed coconut milk and ensure any optional flavorings are vegan-friendly.

Q5: How long does it last in the freezer?
Up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. For best texture, let it sit at room temp for 5–10 minutes before scooping.

🧾 Nutrition Card (Per 1/2 cup serving)

Nutrient	Amount	Notes
Calories	~240 kcal	Varies with choice of condensed milk
Total Fat	17 g	Healthy fats from avocado
Saturated Fat	6–9 g	Lower with almond milk version, higher with coconut milk
Carbohydrates	20 g	Mainly from sweetened milk
Sugars	18 g	Naturally sweetened from condensed milk
Protein	2–3 g	Slightly more if using dairy milk
Fiber	4 g	Avocados contribute significant fiber
Sodium	~35 mg	Low unless salt is added

Dietary Info

Category	Suitable?	Notes
Gluten-Free	✅ Yes	Naturally gluten-free
Vegan	✅ Option	Use coconut condensed milk
Dairy-Free	✅ Option	Use plant-based milk
Low-Carb/Keto	❌ No	Condensed milk is high in sugar
Nut-Free	✅ Yes	Avoid nut-based milk for strict nut allergies
Vegetarian	✅ Yes	Always, with or without dairy

📌 Notes:

• Add cocoa powder or berries for a twist in flavor.
• Use silicone molds for portion control and fun shapes.
• A dash of vanilla or cardamom enhances the taste.
• Let thaw slightly before serving for perfect scoops.

Please note that these values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. For precise nutritional information, consider using a nutrition calculator with exact ingredient measurements.