Avocado is the plant kingdom's answer to butter; it's luscious, creamy, and you always end up adding more than you planned. That's why we're about to suggest something that might shock some of you: you should absolutely use avocado in your desserts. Especially ice cream. We rounded up some delicious places to start for vegans and omnivores alike. Don't stress about getting an earthy flavor in your dessert. If you use just pre-ripe avocados in these silky ice creams, your frozen treat will be sinfully creamy and the flavors you add will easily mask the avocado.
1. Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Ice Cream
This treat is all sweet, even on your diet. It's raw, vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free. That four reasons to justify eating this dessert as an afternoon snack.
Get the recipe from Purely Twins.
2. Banana Avocado Smoothie Bowl
Even better, here's one you can eat for breakfast! Just add some fresh fruit, a sprinkle of granola and flax, and snap a pic of your healthy, delicious treat for Instagram.
Get the recipe from In My Bowl.
3. Creamy Chocolate Soft Serve Avocado Ice Cream
Once you get past these cones being slightly too cute to eat, you'll love the option of having soft serve at home, no machine required! (This one isn't quite vegan, but if you swap the milk chocolate for some raw chocolate, you're good to go dairy-free.)
Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest.
4. Dairy-Free Cherry, Coconut, and Avocado Ice Cream
While cherries are still in season, grab a bundle and whip up this indulgent end to the day. Dates, cashews, avocado, and agave all give ample creaminess and sweetness to this recipe so you won't even miss the milk.
Get the recipe from Alkaline Sisters.
5. Perfect Chocolate Ice Cream
Other than a perfect chocolate cake recipe, isn't the only thing we need in a life a perfect chocolate ice cream recipe? We think so.
Get the recipe from Oatmeal with a Fork.
With three whole apricots and an avocado blended in, it doesn't matter what kind of milk you use, this one's going to turn out delicious.
Get the recipe from Cradle Rocking Mama.
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