Chocolate avocado ice cream with a brownie center -- served in a real avocado shell! You won't believe it's made with avocado and is dairy-free! So creamy and delicious.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time0mins
Total Time1hr10mins
Keyword: avocado, dairy-free, ice cream, nut-free
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 473.49kcal
Author: Emily
Ingredients
Chocolate Avocado Gelato
2medium sizeripe avocados
3/4cupcoconut creamfrom 1 13.7oz can of coconut milk
Cut avocados in half and scoop out flesh (remember to save shells for serving)
Add avocado to food processor and blend smooth. Scrape down the sides.
{Use a can of coconut milk that has been refrigerated overnight) Carefully scoop out the solid cream into the food processor, saving the water for a smoothie.
Add 1/3 cup coconut sugar and remaining ingredients and blend smooth, making sure the sugar has dissolved.
Taste and adjust for sweetness, adding a couple more Tbs sugar, if needed, depending on the size of your avocados.
Fill shells with gelato and use a spatula to smooth the surface. Use a small spoon to scoop out a hole for the pit.
Freeze chococados for about 1-2 hours until firm. Place a brownie ball in each hole. Thaw on the counter for 20-30 minutes. ENJOY!
To make the brownie balls:
Soak dates in a small bowl of warm water for 5 minutes.
Remove dates from water (save water for blending) and slice open to remove pits.
Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until finely ground and a dough forms. Stream in 1-2 Tbs of soaking water if it needs help sticking together (or if mixture is too sticky, add 1-2 tsp coconut flour)
Use a cookie scoop to form 13 balls. Roll each in your hands to smooth out. Wet your hands if needed.
Place balls on a parchment lined plate and freeze until ready to assemble.
Notes
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through referral links in this post (at no additional cost to you). What I used:Coconut Milk: here on AmazonFood processor here on AmazonMexican Vanilla: here on AmazonTo store: Keep frozen in an airtight container for about 1 month. Thaw for approximately 20 minutes on the counter before serving.Note: this recipes makes enough gelato for SIX shells, but there are only FOUR avocado halves used in the recipe. So the remaining 2 can be served in a small bowl, or save some shells from your guac next time and throw them in the freezer.You'll also have enough brownie bites for 2 batches of gelato :) Another reason to make it again!To make these low carb, use monkfruit to taste *always taste*. And my low-carb brownie recipe.If you don't want to use seeds, use your favorite soft nut, such as walnuts, pecans or cashews.