How to Freeze Avocados EASY

by Lisa Viger · Published February 6, 2020 · Updated February 7, 2020

How to Freeze Avocados

Freezing avocados to preserve them for later is quick and easy and can help you save both time and money, especially if you enjoy raw or vegan food!

We were shopping recently at a local grocery and found a gigantic treasure pile of perfectly ripe avocados … on sale for the amazing price of fifty cents each.

So we bought several big bags full and lugged home somewhere in the neighborhood of around 50 avocados or so. Now, I have no problem enjoying lots of avocados, but … this was too much even for us. So what do to?

Well, did you know avocados can be easily frozen? There’s no fancy preparation or complicated process and their high fat and low moisture content mean they will thaw beautifully. They’ll NOT be exactly like fresh (wouldn’t that be great if they were!?) but they’re pretty close.

How to Freeze Avocados

To freeze, simply cut avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop out each half.

Place the halves on a parchment covered tray and freeze for several hours until rock hard. Then place in a freezer bag or box and store in the freezer for up to three months.

Easy!

These are solidly frozen. Once thawed, the texture will be slightly different but they can be used in sauce, in guacamole, spread on toast, and just about any way fresh avocados are used. Depending on how you will use your frozen/thawed avocados, you can also slice or cube them and freeze.

Defrosting Frozen Avocados

To thaw for use, simply remove the frozen avocados from the freezer and let sit at room temperature for an hour. Or, put them the frozen avocado in the fridge the day before … it will be perfectly thawed but chilled by the next day.

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Want some recipes for avocados? Try these!

Guacamole Soup

Guacamole Soup could easily be called avocado salsa and is a creamy, spicy, tasty dish with lots of delicious cilantro.

Lime in the Coconut Tarts

Lime in the Coconut Tarts is a delectable, creamy, and deliciously tropical raw food dessert. They’re a bargain with 8 tarts costing about $1.11 per serving.