Can I make this without coconut cream?

Yes, try the creamy part of the canned coconut milk. It adds a nice consistency to this healthy ice cream, along with a silky-rich texture, although the result will be slightly less rich.

Can I adjust the sweetness?

Of course! Taste the avocado nice cream batter before freezing and add a little bit more honey or pure maple syrup if needed.

Is this recipe suitable for kids?

Definitely! It’s a great way to sneak in healthy fats from ripe avocados and fresh fruits, similar to my kid-friendly Spinach-Orange Smoothie . But also take individual food allergies into account.

Pineapple Avocado Ice Cream (Nice Cream)

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This Pineapple Avocado Nice Cream is a refreshing, naturally sweetened treat made with just 6 simple ingredients.

Creamy, full of healthy fats, and free of added sugar or heavy cream, it’s an easy, wholesome blender ice cream the whole family will love!

Two small bowls with pineapple avocado ice cream and topped with fresh mint leaves.

Like my Easy Nice Cream Recipes, this spoonable dessert is made in a high-speed blender and is so satisfying whenever you want to beat the heat in summer or anytime you’re craving a cold, healthy treat.

You’ll notice a subtle hint of avocado, but the bright, natural sweetness of pineapple and zesty lemon notes truly shine through, making each spoonful refreshingly delicious.

This blender ice cream needs no frozen bananas (there are plenty of those treats on the blog already), making it a great choice for anyone looking to avoid bananas or simply switch things up. Ready to whip up a batch? Let’s make it!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Easy Dessert: No ice cream maker needed, just a high-speed blender or food processor and simple ingredients.
Healthier Ice Cream: Packed with healthy monounsaturated fat and fresh fruits, this avocado nice cream is also Vegan and Paleo-friendly (thus dairy-free), refined sugar-free, and made with only wholesome ingredients.
Refreshing and Tasty: It's a refreshing treat for hot days or ice cream parties, perfect for the whole family.

Ingredients & Notes

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Ingredients to make pineapple avocado nice cream.

Frozen Pineapple Chunks: They add tropical sweetness and help create that ice cream-like texture.
Ripe Avocado: Adds a creamy texture, healthy fats, and a beautiful pale green color. For the smoothest result, use a ripe avocado at room temperature.
Coconut Cream: Rich and silky, it replaces heavy cream as often found in regular ice cream recipes.
Medjool Dates: A natural sweetener that adds caramel-like depth without added sugar. Leftovers can be used to make my Spiced Peanut Butter Date Cookies With Chocolate Chips or Oat Energy Balls With Dates.
Lime or Lemon Zest: It adds a fresh burst that brightens up the flavors.
Raw Honey or Pure Maple Syrup: Adds a little bit of extra sweetness. Feel free to adjust or swap depending on your preference. Use maple syrup if you want to keep it vegan-friendly.

How To Make It

See the full recipe with measurements in the recipe card.

A series of steps showing how to make pineapple avocado nice cream.

Step One (Picture 1 above) - Add all the ingredients to your high-speed blender, starting with the dates and frozen fruit.

Step Two (Picture 2 above) - Start blending at the lowest speed and gradually increase to the highest speed, using the tamper if you have a Vitamix container, until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency with no chunks remaining.

Step Three (Picture 3 above) - Transfer the nice cream into a small loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Lightly press parchment paper onto the ice cream to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for about 2-4 hours. Let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before scooping.

Top Tips

Removing Ice Cream From Blender: Use a silicone spatula to scrape every last bit of the pineapple avocado nice cream from the blender.
Storing Leftovers: Store leftovers in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper touching the top of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming.
Avocado: You want a ripe avocado, but not one that has turned brown, because that will ruin the taste of this pineapple ice cream.
Serving Suggestions: When removing it from the freezer, let it sit on the counter for a few minutes at room temperature until it becomes scoopable.

Variations & Substitutions

Sweetener: You can use raw honey (omit if vegan) or maple syrup.
Minty: Add a few mint or chocolate mint leaves to add a subtle mint-chocolate flavor, especially if you have them in your garden.
Banana Pieces: If you'd like a "banana ice cream" style, you can replace a few pineapple chunks with frozen banana pieces, but this recipe is designed to be creamy enough so that no bananas are needed!

A hand scooping a spoonful out of an avocado pineapple ice cream bowl.

Storage

Store in the freezer for up to two weeks. To serve, let it soften at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes. The creamy texture will return beautifully.