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• Can You Freeze Avocados?
• How To Freeze Avocados
• How To Thaw Frozen Avocado
• What To Do With Frozen Avocado
• Conclusion: What Is The Best Way To Freeze Avocado?
• How To Freeze Avocados (4 Ways) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

While avocados are one of the best fruits for a keto diet , they’re also one of the most temperamental: Slicing into one too early or too late can lead to rock-hard fruit or a brown, gooey mess. Save the stress and learn how to freeze avocados at their optimal ripeness instead, so you’ll never have to deal with a mushy avocado again! This guide goes over all the best methods for freezing avocado, thawing guidelines, and recipes for frozen avocado.

If you’re looking for more keto friendly foods to freeze, check out my index of hundreds of freezer friendly keto recipes . Or, see these healthy avocado recipes for ways to use your preserved fruit.

Can You Freeze Avocados?

Can avocados be frozen? Absolutely — and once you learn how to freeze avocados, you’ll be able to stock up when they’re on sale and keep them on hand whenever you need a boost of healthy fats.

If you’re wondering, “can avocado freeze well?”, it can… as long as you use the right methods to prevent browning.

Can you freeze whole avocados?

Yes, and even though it’s not my favorite, this method is one of the easiest ways to preserve them. See the method below!

How To Freeze Avocados

Make frozen avocado in four different ways, using these four easy methods.

Method 1: Freezing Avocado Slices Or Chunks

Frozen avocado chunks and slices are ideal if you want to mash them up after thawing. And they won’t go brown! Here’s how to do it:

• Cut. After halving your avocado and removing the pit, create long slices across the length of each avocado half. (Stop here for freezing avocado slices, or slice again across the width to create chunks.) Scoop out with a spoon.

• Toss. Add avocado pieces to a bowl and toss with 1-2 tsp lemon juice (depending on the size of the avocado), which prevents browning.

• Seal & freeze. Place slices or chunks into a bag, then use a vacuum sealer to suck the air out and seal. Freeze.

Method 2: Freezing Avocado Puree For Smoothies

Can you freeze avocado puree? Most definitely. It’s great for blended recipes!

• Mash. Add avocado flesh and 1-2 tsp lemon juice to a bowl and mash with a fork, or use a high-powered blender to puree.

• Transfer. Add avocado puree to an ice cube tray. I like this silicone ice cube tray most of the time, but I also have a plastic one shown below.

• Freeze. Place in the freezer to set.

Method 3: Freezing Avocados Whole

Can I freeze avocado without any prep work? YES! Freezing avocado with the skin on is the easiest way to preserve it.

How do you do it? When your avocado is perfectly ripe (this is key!), just put it in the freezer. That’s it!

FYI: This method is slightly more prone to browning than others. The water content in the avocado can shift a bit when frozen, so sometimes they come out brown afterward. But other times, they are fine. If you’re in a rush and you know your avocado is about to go bad, you might as well try it instead of letting it spoil.

Method 4: Freezing Guacamole

Can you freeze guacamole ? Absolutely. Guacamole freezes well, just like pureed avocado:

• Mash. Mash up your guacamole, incorporating a generous amount of lime juice to prevent browning.

• Freeze. Add guacamole to a 1-quart freezer bag and push out the air. Lay flat in the freezer until set.

How To Thaw Frozen Avocado

So, you have frozen avocado chunks, puree, or whole fruit — how to you un-freeze it? It’s easy!

How to thaw frozen avocado chunks, slices, or puree:

Remove pieces from the freezer and thaw at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. You can also place in the refrigerator overnight.

FYI: Even though avocado chunks or slices can be frozen, I don’t recommend using them in this form after thawing. The texture will change, making them not the most ideal for something like a salad. You can try it to see for yourself if you like the texture, but I prefer avocado in mashed form after it has been frozen.

How to thaw frozen whole avocado:

Briefly rinse the whole avocado under hot water, then thaw on the counter for about 1 hour. If you have more time, you can also thaw the whole fruit in the refrigerator overnight.

How to thaw frozen guacamole:

Thaw frozen guacamole overnight in the refrigerator, or immerse the bag in cold water for 30-40 minutes.

What To Do With Frozen Avocado

Since the texture of the fruit can change after freezing, the best frozen avocado recipes incorporate other flavors and textures, too.

• Smoothies – Can you freeze avocados for smoothies? It’s a great idea! Add to a strawberry avocado smoothie , Vietnamese avocado smoothie , or triple berry smoothie (from my keto cookbook !)
• Sandwiches – Use thawed avocado slices or mashed avocado chunks in sandwiches, such as avocado toast on keto bread or a BLT.
• Dips – Spice up your thawed avocado by adding it to homemade guacamole or salsa verde .
• Mashed salads – Mix avocado chunks into satisfying lettuce-free salads, such as avocado egg salad , chicken salad , or tuna salad .
• Desserts – Try frozen avocado in sweet treats like key lime pie and avocado brownies !

Why not use thawed avocado in traditional salad recipes? Since these dishes call for whole chunks of avocado, the texture change is more apparent and not as appetizing. It’s much better to use frozen avocado in recipes that don’t rely on its classic creamy texture.

Conclusion: What Is The Best Way To Freeze Avocado?

Now that you know how to freeze avocados and how to use frozen avocado, which method is best? It depends on how you want to use your avocado afterward. For easier blending and a little extra citrus flavor, freeze avocado pieces or puree. For no flavor change, freeze them whole instead.

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

For all avocado freezing methods:

• 1 medium Avocado ▢

Add for freezing slices, chunks, or puree:

• 1-2 tsp Lemon juice ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

Freezing Avocado Slices Or Chunks:

1. Using a knife, slice avocado in half and remove the pit. Create long slices across the length of each half. Scoop out slices with a spoon.
2. In a small bowl, toss avocado slices with lemon juice.
3. Place slices in a bag, then use a vacuum sealer ( this one is my favorite !) to suck the air out and seal. Place sealed bag in the freezer.
4. When ready to use, remove pieces from the freezer and thaw at room temperature for 30-60 minutes , or thaw in the fridge overnight.

Freezing Avocado Puree For Smoothies:

1. Using a knife, slice avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out avocado flesh.
2. Place avocado into a medium bowl with lemon juice. Mash the avocado with a fork or use a high powered blender to puree.
3. Transfer the mashed avocado puree into an ice cube tray (I love this silicone one !) and place in the freezer to set.
4. When ready to use, thaw cubes at room temperature for 30-60 minutes or in the refrigerator overnight. Use frozen in smoothies.

Freezing Avocados Whole:

1. Place whole avocado in the freezer.
2. When ready to use, remove from freezer and briefly rinse under hot water. Leave on counter to thaw for about 1 hour or thaw in refrigerator overnight.

Freezing Guacamole:

1. Make guacamole according to instructions here .
2. Transfer guacamole to a quart size freezer bag and push all the air out. Lay flat in the freezer until set.
3. When ready to use, thaw at room temperature in a bag of cold water, or in the refrigerator overnight.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 avocado

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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How To Freeze Avocados

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
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• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

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2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
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How To Freeze Avocados (4 Ways)

Can you freeze avocados? Yes! Learn how to freeze avocados here, including the best methods for freezing avocado and how to use frozen avocado in recipes.

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Ingredients

For all avocado freezing methods:

• 1 medium Avocado

Add for freezing slices, chunks, or puree:

• 1-2 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions

Freezing Avocado Slices Or Chunks:

1. Using a knife, slice avocado in half and remove the pit. Create long slices across the length of each half. Scoop out slices with a spoon.
2. In a small bowl, toss avocado slices with lemon juice.
3. Place slices in a bag, then use a vacuum sealer ( this one is my favorite !) to suck the air out and seal. Place sealed bag in the freezer.
4. When ready to use, remove pieces from the freezer and thaw at room temperature for 30-60 minutes , or thaw in the fridge overnight.

Freezing Avocado Puree For Smoothies:

1. Using a knife, slice avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out avocado flesh.
2. Place avocado into a medium bowl with lemon juice. Mash the avocado with a fork or use a high powered blender to puree.
3. Transfer the mashed avocado puree into an ice cube tray (I love this silicone one !) and place in the freezer to set.
4. When ready to use, thaw cubes at room temperature for 30-60 minutes or in the refrigerator overnight. Use frozen in smoothies.

Freezing Avocados Whole:

1. Place whole avocado in the freezer.
2. When ready to use, remove from freezer and briefly rinse under hot water. Leave on counter to thaw for about 1 hour or thaw in refrigerator overnight.

Freezing Guacamole:

1. Make guacamole according to instructions here .
2. Transfer guacamole to a quart size freezer bag and push all the air out. Lay flat in the freezer until set.
3. When ready to use, thaw at room temperature in a bag of cold water, or in the refrigerator overnight.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 avocado

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)