How To Freeze Avocados
Updated Nov 22, 2025
Freezing avocados is super easy and can be done whole with the skin on, and even mashed.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Jump to Section
Freezing avocados is so easy!
This quick and easy tutorial will show you how to freeze avocados whole, sliced or diced, mashed, and halved. I love avocados! I use them a couple of times a week in all sorts of recipes. I have been known to pop a few slices into a green smoothie, and of course, make avocado toast. To sum it up, if a recipe can be modified with the addition of an avocado in my house, it’s happening! That’s what makes freezing avocados so convenient.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
How to Freeze Avocados – 4 Ways
Avocados can be frozen whole with the skin on, halved with the seed still intact, cubed, or mashed. Depending on what you use avocados for, most should be the deciding factor on how to freeze them.
Whole Avocados
Halved Avocados
Sliced and Chopped Avocados
Mashed Avocados
How to Freeze Avocados
Ingredients
- 1 avocado ripe
Instructions
- Freeze the avocado according to one of the 4 methods below depending on the condition of the avocado you’re freezing.
- Whole: Place the whole avocado into a ziptop freezer bag and seal tight.
- Halved: Sprinkle lemon or lime juice on each half, keeping the pit if it’s still attached. Wrap each half in plastic wrap so that the plastic is tightly against the avocado flesh, then place in a ziptop freezer bag and seal tight.
- Sliced or Chopped: Place the sliced or chopped avocado on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle lemon or lime juice all over. Freeze until solid, about 1-2 hours, then transfer the pieces to a ziptop freezer bag or freezer-safe container and seal tight.
- Mashed: Place the mashed avocado in a ziptop freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Sprinkle lemon or lime juice all over and use a fork to mash the juice into the avocado. Seal the ziptop bag or container tight.
- To thaw, submerge the frozen avocado in its ziptop bag or container in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes or thaw overnight in the fridge.
Equipment
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Tutorial Tips
- Choose ripe but not mushy avocados. They have a higher oil content, which helps them maintain their texture and flavor when frozen. That makes them a better choice for freezing, unlike unripe avocados, which can harden and become tasteless.
- Use lemon or lime juice. To prevent browning, brush or spray the avocado flesh with citrus juice before freezing.
- Use airtight containers. Any freezer-safe bag or container will do. For an eco-friendly option, consider using reusable zip-top freezer bags to make freezing even more convenient.
- Plan your thawing. Once avocados are frozen and thawed, it’s best to use them within a day as they can start to turn brown due to oxidation. If you are using in a smoothie or frozen dessert, there is no need to thaw.
Recipes to Make with Frozen Avocados
- Avocado Crema
- Pineapple Avocado Smoothie
- Avocado Egg Salad
- Tuna Avocado Salad
- Avocado Ice Cream
- Easy Guacamole
- Avocado Chocolate Mousse
FAQs
Yes! They are still fantastic for blended or mashed avocado recipes, such as guacamole and smoothies. Still, because avocados contain water, ice crystals will form and change the texture when frozen, altering the signature creamy consistency of fresh avocados.
Absolutely! Freezing avocado to use in smoothies is easy to do. Cut them into slices or cubes, and freeze them on a lined baking sheet until solid before transferring them to an airtight container. When you’re ready to make a smoothie, drop in a few frozen avocado pieces with your other ingredients and blend until smooth!
Smaller pieces of avocado will thaw more quickly than a whole avocado. The quickest way to thaw avocados is to place the bag of chunks, slices, or mashed avocado into cool water for about 15-20 minutes or on the counter for about an hour.
