Q&A for How to Freeze Avocados

You could but it isn't advisable because a whole frozen avocado is hard to skin and can take a long time to thaw before you can pit it.

Let it thaw overnight in the fridge or if you have a bag of puree you can place it in a bowl of cold water to thaw faster. Remember that if you did not apply any lemon juice to the avocado before freezing it, it may brown rapidly after it thaws.

According to Wholly Guacamole themselves their guacamole can be frozen for up to 3 months. They recommend thawing by placing it in the fridge the day before or placing a tub directly in a bowl of cold water to thaw faster.

Not necessarily, but oddly enough, a cool tip is that if the fruit is still in contact with the pit, it won't brown. So if you put the halves back together around the pit before freezing it'll keep it fresh for that short time. Wrap in foil though -- even for a short time, the stinkier food in your freezer can spoil its flavor.

Yes, you can. Don't forget to add lemon juice or white vinegar to your pureed avocados, because it will prevent the avocado puree from browning.

Yes. You can even freeze it and add to the blender/processor without defrosting.

Yes. Using the above methods means exposing the avocado to air, which will cause it to brown and spoil. Freezing halts this process temporarily, but it will continue once thawed, thus an unripe avocado that is thawed will spoil before it ripens any further.

Yes. But chances are you would only taste a difference if you are aware and focused on that. If you did not know, you could compare it with just an avocado that had somewhat less flavor.

You can, but storage time will be limited.

The avocados need to be ripe before freezing them. They will not ripen once removed from the freezer and thawed.

Place the avocado, in its protective wrapper, in the fridge. Allow it to thaw on its own for a few hours. You will know it's ready when you gently apply finger pressure and it's soft.

You must put lemon juice, lime juice, or white vinegar on avocados before freezing. Otherwise, they'll turn brown.

Yes the acidity of the lime should keep your avocado soup from turning brown.

You can put frozen avocado in the blender. This makes great smoothies and when adding other ingredients, especially if like me and don't like the taste but like the benefits, you won't taste it.