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Avocado Lime Sorbet

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 13, 2017

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Avocado Lime Sorbet – Made with only three ingredients, this avocado lime sorbet is shockingly refreshing and unbelievably creamy. It’s going to be your new favorite summer treat!

Two cones of Avocado Lime SorbetHow have you been spending #NationalIceCreamMonth so far? Have you tried out these chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches yet? I froze all the sandwiches I made for the blog and have slowly been chipping away at the inventory. Oh and I still have about 3 quarts of ice cream leftover to eat. Someone come help me!

Today I am bringing you guys another treat to try out this month. But this one is a little less chocolate and a little more fruit. Yup, you guessed it – it’s a sorbet!! But this sorbet is unlike any other that you’ve ever tried. It’s unbelievably creamy, tart, and refreshing all at the same time. Oh and it’s made with avocado.

Before you judge it, you have to TRUST ME. I turned my nose up at it the first time I saw it – how good could this possibly taste? Avocado is savory, not sweet. Wrong, my friend. So wrong.

Avocado + Lime = One Killer Combo

And it’s oh so creamy.  Creamier than an ice cream I’ve ever made. Seriously!

Avocado Lime Sorbet cones in a glassUsing a cookie scoop in a tub of Avocado Lime Sorbet

I first tried this sorbet at an Ice Cream Social last month, where local restaurants make special ice cream flavors and you vote on your favorite. AKA my heaven. All the ticket proceeds go towards charity so you can feel even better about gorging on ice cream!

One booth had this Avocado Lime Sorbet and Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream. Honestly, we made our way to that booth for the Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream, but I decided to give the Avocado Lime Sorbet a shot, because why not??

This sorbet BLEW. MY. MIND.

Was it the incredible creamy texture, despite having zero dairy? Was it the perfect way the avocado paired with the tart lime? Was it fact that is only had 3 ingredients – lime, avocado, sugar? It was all three!!!

Top view of two Avocado Lime Sorbet cones Scooping out Avocado Lime Sorbet from a metal tub

So how easy is this sorbet to make? Incredibly easy!! But you will need an ice cream maker. I know that might be annoying if you don’t have one. But honestly, mine was only about $40 and I use it all the time. Homemade ice cream is sooo much fun to do because you can make fun recipes that you won’t find in stores. And it only takes minutes to freeze the ice cream!

Plus, there may be another special frozen treat that we make together later this month that requires the ice cream maker so you’ll easily have another use for it.

Okay so after you’ve got your ice cream maker, here are the steps for making the sorbet:

  1. Blend ingredients together until smooth. The consistency should be a little runnier than yogurt. It was so creamy that I could have eaten it in this state but I stayed strong and held off for the frozen stuff.
  2. Chill the mixture until cold.
  3. Place mixture in ice cream maker and freeze.
  4. Enjoy!

See how simple it is?! All sorbets are pretty easy to make so hopefully this inspires you to make more at home. Some of my favorites are pineapple, peach, and mango sorbet.

If you’re still nervous about making a sorbet for the first time, here are some tips to help you out:

  1. If this is your first time using an ice cream maker, read the instructions of your machine before starting. My machine requires the base to be frozen about 8 hours before using. I usually keep mine in the freezer at all times so I don’t have to wait for it to freeze.
  2. Make sure you give the blended mix a taste before you chill it. This is your opportunity to make the flavor exactly what you want it to be. Add more lime juice or sugar to make it perfectly your own.
  3. Avocados turn green when exposed to oxygen. But the lime juice will stop this a little. Just to be safe, place a layer of plastic wrap on top of the blended mixture so it doesn’t turn green while it chills. If it does turn green, it will only be on the top layer, not the whole mixture. Note: it won’t turn green once frozen so it will be fine when it’s in the freezer.
  4. Once the sorbet is made, you can enjoy right away or freeze to harden a little more. However, once frozen for a few hours, it will become hard to scoop. So I let it thaw on the counter for 15 minutes before enjoying.

Ok guys – there you have it! Another great treat to enjoy for #NationalIceCreamMonth! What other kinds of treats are you enjoying this month? I am always looking for new ice cream recipes. Let me know in the comments below!

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Two cones of green Avocado Lime Sorbet

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Avocado Lime Sorbet

Made with only three ingredients, this avocado lime sorbet is shockingly refreshing and unbelievably creamy. It's going to be your new favorite summer treat!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 1 quart

Ingredients

  • 4 medium avocados
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice about 1 1/2 limes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Place metal loaf pan into freezer to chill. Remove flesh of avocados and place into a blender. Add lime juice, water, and sugar. Blend until completely combined. Give the mixture a taste. If you want more lime flavor, add some zest or some extra juice.
  • Place mixture into a medium bowl. Take a piece of plastic wrap and place it directly onto the mixture. This will keep the mixture from turning brown. Place in fridge to chill for 2 hours so it's nice and cold.
  • Once avocado mixture is cold, it's ready for the ice cream machine. Follow the instructions on your ice cream machine to turn this into sorbet. It should only take about 5-10 minutes to freeze. Once frozen, it's thick enough to eat now or you can place in the metal loaf pan to harden even more, if you prefer. I like mine ultra creamy so I eat it right away. Enjoy!

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  1. Ginny says

    July 25, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    I am dying to make this… YUM!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 26, 2017 at 5:28 am

      Yay! It’s so incredible. Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  2. Kristen says

    July 17, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    Yum yum yum!! I’ve been living for ice cream month! This looks amazing!

    Reply
  3. Jazz says

    July 16, 2017 at 11:56 pm

    This looks great and I love that there are so few ingredients! Pinned for later!

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth Brico says

    July 15, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    I believe in this recipe. I sometimes make an avocado chocolate cream pie. Nobody believes in it….until they taste it. I LOVE lime flavored everything so I’m definitely trying this!! Yum! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 16, 2017 at 6:48 am

      Oh wow! I bet that pie is ULTRA creamy. I gotta try that out!

      Reply
  5. jessica says

    July 14, 2017 at 7:37 am

    this sounds delicious…avocados and lime are my favorites, can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  6. Caroline says

    July 14, 2017 at 5:45 am

    I love the sound of this! Absolutely perfect for summer and the fact its healthy is an added bonus!

    Reply
  7. Laila says

    July 14, 2017 at 12:02 am

    This looks so tasty and refreshing, I can’t believe its actually healthy!

    Reply
  8. Rachel Ritlop says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    Great recipe! Looks delicious and super easy to make !

    Reply
  9. Melissa Griffiths says

    July 13, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    This looks delicious! Although I’m afraid I would too easily convince myself to eat it all…you know, because it’s healthy. 😉

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 15, 2017 at 6:45 am

      Haha yup, that’s what I do!

      Reply
  10. Sarah says

    July 13, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    I love avocado but have never had it in dessert, although this looks delicious!

    Reply
  11. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    July 13, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    Soooooo when can I come over? This sounds literally so incredible my mouth is wwatering.

    Reply
  12. Laila says

    July 13, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    This looks so good, I can’t believe it’s healthy! Wow!

    Reply
  13. Lynn Woods says

    July 13, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    I LOVE avocados, but never would I think ice cream. Pinning for later!

    Reply
  14. Michael @ Super Millennial says

    July 13, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    I need to get the courage to try avocado ice cream still lol very skeptical even though I love both separate!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 15, 2017 at 6:38 am

      You’re gonna be so surprised! Give it shot and let me know what you think!

      Reply
  15. Michelle says

    July 13, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    Avocado ice cream is the best! I also eat avocados with just milk, sugar and ice. Sounds weird, but so yummy!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 15, 2017 at 6:32 am

      Ooo I gotta try that out!

      Reply
  16. adriana says

    July 13, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    This is an amazing idea!!! I LOVE avocados but never would have thought to make this. Can’t wait to try it!!

    Reply
  17. libby Vasquez (OurPlayPalace Blog) says

    July 13, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    Wow love your photos. It looks great. I may try this with my kiddo he loves making ice cream.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 15, 2017 at 6:31 am

      Aw thanks so much! Let me know if you guys give it a try!

      Reply
  18. Taryn says

    July 13, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    My husband is ice cream obsessed! I think he would like this combo just because it’s so unique.

    Taryn
    http://www.peplumsandpushups.com

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 15, 2017 at 6:29 am

      Awesome! I hope you two get a chance to try it out!

      Reply
  19. Joan Cajic says

    July 13, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    I am not even going to lie here, when I saw avocado sorbet I was like really? But from the looks of it, the outcome looks really yummy and one can indulge without feeling that guilty. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 15, 2017 at 6:27 am

      Haha that’s exactly what I thought when I first saw it. But trust me, once you try it and see how the flavors work together and the texture is the creamiest thing ever, you’re gonna love it!

      Reply
  20. Marta Rivera says

    July 13, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    I’m such a huge fan of unique flavor combinations! I can’t wait to try this out!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 15, 2017 at 6:26 am

      Woohoo! It’s unique but familiar once you taste it. So yummy!

      Reply
  21. Francesca says

    July 13, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    This is something I would have never thought of! I’m intrigued and definitely need to try it!

    Reply
  22. Amanda @ The Light Owl says

    July 13, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    I’m having a hard time believing this wouldn’t take like Mexican food haha! I’ll try anything once! Sounds very interesting!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 15, 2017 at 6:25 am

      Trust me – it’s incredibly refreshing!

      Reply
  23. Jessica Bradshaw says

    July 13, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    This sorbet is so colorful and beautiful. I make an avocado lime smoothie and it’s perfect for the summer. This would be a crowd pleaser for sure.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 15, 2017 at 6:25 am

      Exactly! I gotta try this out in smoothie form!

      Reply
  24. Jenna Urben says

    July 13, 2017 at 11:47 am

    I love how simple and fresh this recipe is!

    Reply
  25. Samantha says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:48 am

    Oh my gosh, it looks SO GOOD. I love this idea (I’m avocado-obsessed) so thank you for sharing. And your pictures are so well done and vibrant!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 15, 2017 at 6:24 am

      You’re gonna LOVE this! Let me know if you give it a try! Thanks for the compliments!

      Reply
  26. Jenn says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:42 am

    Oh my goodness! I’ve never seen avocado ice cream before!! I’m excited to try this!

    Reply
  27. Tanvi Rastogi says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:22 am

    That looks so good. The color itself wants me to dive in and take a lick.

    ❥ tanvii.com

    Reply
  28. Lena says

    July 13, 2017 at 7:57 am

    I was worried it would turn brown so thank you for reassuring me!
    This looks amazing, I hope we get an ice cream maker as a wedding gift so we can try this!! Yummy!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 13, 2017 at 9:05 am

      You’re welcome! I still have some in my freezer (ate some last night, in fact!) and it’s perfectly green 🙂

      Reply
  29. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says

    July 13, 2017 at 7:57 am

    Now this is an amazing find. Most ‘nice cream’ recipes call for bananas, which I absolutely can’t stand, so I haven’t tried any. I’ve been amazed here lately at how many ways avocados can replace bananas for me! Thanks so much, pinning for later so I can try it!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 13, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Ahh you’re so right! I’m a little weary of banana nice creams because banana is such an overwhelming flavor so it would be hard to overcome, I think. So I think this is a great alternative! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  30. D at Be you and thrive says

    July 13, 2017 at 7:29 am

    Not only do I love the combo, but this really beautifully presented! I look forward to trying the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 13, 2017 at 9:01 am

      Thank you so much! You’re gonna love it!

      Reply

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