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Hello! I’m Anjali. I’m a board certified health coach, author, wife, mom and food lover from the SF Bay area (now living in Seattle, WA!); with a passion for delicious food and a desire to make healthy eating easy, tasty and fun! Learn more about me here and stay for a while!

Anjali Shah

Avocado Puree (Homemade Baby Food)

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Creamy avocado puree is a great first food for your baby! Avocados are super healthy, and are packed with essential nutrients for growth and development. This simple recipe requires no special equipment and is ready in less than 5 minutes! Avocado baby food is one of the easiest purees you can make for your baby, and will quickly made your list of favorite baby food recipes! And the best part? Babies love it!!

Avocado puree baby food served in a white bowl with a spoon.

Avocado is one of the best first foods to introduce to your baby. Not only is it buttery, creamy, and super soft, but it also has amazing health benefits to aid in your baby’s growth and brain development.

In just half of the avocado you will get 11% of your daily value of Vitamin C, and between 10-20% of your daily value of Vitamins E, K, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, most B Vitamins, and 19% of your total fat needed!

Avocado puree was actually my daughter’s first solid food and it quickly became a favorite of hers! When I was first introducing avocado to baby I mixed avocado and breast milk together to form a creamy liquid.

Making avocado puree for babies is effortless. With just a quick mash up you will have a healthy food that you can feel good about giving to your little one.

This recipe is also very versatile and adaptable as your child grows. You can try different variations and mix-ins to keep things interesting. And once they’ve gotten familiar with this recipe, you can try out other veggie and fruit puree recipes like my blueberry baby food or my green bean puree.

Keep reading to learn some of my favorite tips and methods for making avocado baby food puree!

👩🏽‍🍳 Why This Recipe Works

  • Good source of omega 3 fatty acids
  • Quick clean up
  • Easy to make in bulk
  • Can be frozen
  • No fancy equipment needed
  • Nutrient dense
  • Less sweet than other baby food puree
  • Similar fat content to mother’s milk
  • Best avocado puree recipe for babies!

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🥘 Ingredients

This is the easiest avocado baby food recipe ever! At its most minimal form, you will only need 1 avocado! Thanks to its simplicity, it makes the perfect first food for your little one to try. 

Ingredients for avocado puree baby food recipe on a white background.
  • Avocado: Nutrient-rich avocado makes a wonderful first food for babies with good fats and vitamins. Try to use organic avocado for the healthiest option.
  • Breast Milk, Formula, Or Water: Create the perfect creamy texture by adding in your choice of liquid. For best results, only use a little water so that it doesn’t get runny. Only add breast milk or formula right before serving, do not store this baby food avocado after it has been mixed with either breastmilk or formula. For the first time trying avocado, this is the best way to entice your baby with a recognizable flavor.

🔪 Instructions

Homemade baby food ranges in difficulty, but this avocado puree recipe for baby is extremely easy and quick! There are two simple ways to make it: blend or mash! It will only require a few minutes of your time from start to finish. Here is how to make avocado baby food:

Prepare Avocado: Cut open your ripe avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out from the skin. 

Fresh avocado halves on cutting board on white background.

Blend: There are two methods for how to puree avocado. Blend the whole avocado in a small food processor or mash well with a fork (to make smashed avocado for baby). If you’re using a blender, I recommend a high powered blender to make this puree in bulk – like a Vitamix!

Mashed avocado in a white bowl with a spoon.

Serve: If serving immediately mix pureed avocado with breast milk, formula, or water to reach desired consistency. If freezing for later use, divide into an ice cube tray, cover, and store in the freezer. When ready to serve, thaw out the prepared avocado puree for baby, mix milk, and feed.

Stage 1 Avocado baby food served in a white bowl with a spoon.

💭 Expert Tips

How To Choose The Best Avocado

It can be hard to find the perfect avocado! Most grocery stores have avocados available at various stages of ripeness. If you plan to make this avocado baby puree recipe in a few days from now, select hard avocados that have time to soften. If you want to make the puree right away, select an avocado that is dark brown on the outside and slightly indents when pushing against the skin. Avoid an overly ripe and mushy avocado.

Also, if you can afford it, I’d recommend using 100% organic ingredients for your baby’s food. That way you can leave the peels on most fruits and veggies (e.g. you won’t have to peel apples and pears before pureeing them), and it’s much more nutritious for your baby.

How To Cut An Avocado

Cut fresh avocados in half with a sharp knife, gently twisting to separate the two halves. Remove the pit either with your hands, or by carefully hitting your knife into it, and then twisting to remove the seed from the flesh. Scoop the avocado flesh out with a spoon.

You do not have to cut the avocado any further since you’ll be mashing or blending it. For more detailed recommendations on how to prepare avocado for baby, keep scrolling to my FAQs.

How To Season Avocado For Baby

If you want to season the avocado purée, be sure to start out with very light seasoning. You can try a small dash of lemon juice or a small pinch of garlic powder or cumin powder. For other ideas on how to prepare avocado for babies, keep reading!

How To Serve Avocado Puree To Baby

If you prefer a clean space with minimal clean up, you will want to spoon feed your baby. However, if you are opting for baby led weaning, you can place the puree in front of your little one and let them explore on their own terms. Here are some of the different ways of how to feed avocado to baby:

How you serve this homemade avocado baby food will vary by age, as well as your child’s preference.

  • Avocado puree for 4 month baby: Super simple avocado is a perfect first food for babies! I recommend feeding a puree / mashed avocado for baby from 4 months and up. Place puree in a bowl and feed it to your baby with a spoon. Once they get a little older you can explore different textures and shapes.
  • Avocado puree for 6 month old baby: If you are exploring baby led weaning, you can give thick strips of avocado. Place avocado on their high chair tray and let them experiment. To help with gripping, leave part of the skin on or roll the avocado slices in hemp seeds.
  • Avocado puree for 9-10 month old baby: At this age your baby can enjoy more finger food. Try putting cubed avocado in baby’s bowl and let them naturally explore the taste and feel. 

Ultimately, there are so many suggestions on how to feed a baby avocado. Go with what works best for you and your little one!

📖 Avocado Baby Food Combinations

Avocados are a great first food for babies, and because of their mild flavor, they pair really well with a variety of other fruits, veggies, and grains to create delicious and nutritious baby food purees! Here are a few healthy avocado puree ideas for baby to get you started:

Avocado Puree Pairings

  • Soft Fruits And Veggies: If you aren’t sure of what to mix with avocado puree for baby, start with foods similar in texture like bananas, apples, or sweet potatoes puree.
  • Other Fruits: Mangoes, peaches, blueberries, pineapple, and strawberries all taste great with pureed avocado.
  • Green Veggies: Try other pairings like mixing with spinach, broccoli, zucchini puree or pea puree.
  • Root Veggies: Veggies like potatoes, butternut squash and carrots all mix well with avocado food for baby.
  • On Its Own: When your baby is little, mashed avocado on its own is great!
  • With Grains: You can put the smooth puree on small sticks of toast or teething crackers. You could also mix in to baby oatmeal or baby cereal.
  • With Dairy Or Plant Based Protein: Try mixing baby puree avocado with yogurt or cottage cheese! You can also puree it with chickpeas, lentils, or white beans for an avocado “hummus.”
  • Different Spices: Try a pinch of lemon juice, cumin, coriander, or even curry powder.
  • Avocado Puree Ideas For Toddlers: As your baby gets older try adding avocado puree to smoothies, avocado toast, guacamole, or on top of Mexican food! You can pair avocado with small pieces of chicken breast, or if you are vegan, substitute tofu. There are so many avocado recipes you can try out!
  • Baby Friendly Guacamole: Try experimenting with different flavors by blending avocado with lime juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and 1 garlic clove. This is perfect to pair with Mexican recipes or Spanish recipes, and the whole family can enjoy it too!

Other Ways To Use Avocado Puree

🥑 How To Store Avocado Puree

Storing this homemade baby food is simple! And if you’ve been wondering – can you freeze pureed avocado for baby? Yes! You totally can!

To Store In The Fridge

You can choose to store extra puree in an airtight container in the fridge for the next day. Try finding small food storage containers that leave less room for air, and help evenly portion this avocado baby food stage 1 puree! You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or lime juice to the exposed part of the puree to prevent browning, if desired. 

To Freeze

Divide the prepared avocado for baby evenly into an ice cube tray. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap or use a freezer storage bag. You can also find baby food container trays that come with lids to cover like these Mumi & Bubi ice cube trays. I love them because they come with a cover, a recipe book, and the cubes are super easy to get out. One ice cube is equal to 1 tablespoon or 1 ounce of food.

Baby food avocado stored in ice cube trays, ready for freezing on a cutting board.

Once the cubes are frozen (takes about 4-6 hours), pop them out of the ice cube trays and transfer them to a ziptop freezer safe bag for easy storage.

Frozen avocado baby food in ice cube shapes stored in a ziploc bag.

To Reheat Or Thaw Avocado Puree Baby Food

When you are preparing avocado for baby, let it thaw in the fridge the night before use. You can also thaw by putting the puree cube in a small bowl over another bowl of hot water. Let it sit to defrost. Once defrosted, mix with breastmilk, formula or water to reach desired consistency.

❓Recipe FAQs

Is avocado puree healthy?

Absolutely! This baby food avocado puree recipe calls for just one ingredient- avocados! You can also add extra nutrients with breast milk or formula, but there are so many benefits of this avocado for baby recipe in itself!

Avocado baby puree is one of the healthiest first foods you can give to your baby. Avocados contain 20 different vitamins and minerals including folate, potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, and iron, along with dietary fiber and healthy fats to nourish baby’s brain and nervous system development. Since they are high in monounsaturated fat, baby will also feel satiated and have a happy belly!

When can babies have avocado puree?

You may be wondering – When can you introduce avocados to baby? This will depend on their own personal development and when they are ready to start solid foods, but typically it’s around 4-6 months of age.

Pay attention to gross motor skills for an indication that your baby is ready! This could include having strong neck and head control, sitting, and lifting objects to the mouth. Starting with a stage 1 avocado puree is a great option to get them used to a new texture and taste.

Is avocado easy for babies to digest?

Yes, avocado contains soluble fiber and enzymes making it very easy to digest! This mashed avocado baby food is also high in fat, similar to the fat content of breastmilk, making it both filling and gentle on tummies.

Is avocado a common allergen for babies?

No, avocado is not considered to be a common allergen for babies! However, if this is your first time giving avocado to baby I recommend starting off with a smaller portion of baby avocado puree and waiting for 2-3 days to observe for any signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash or upset stomach.

Can I mix avocado with breastmilk?

Can I mix puree avocado with milk for baby? You sure can! For an avocado stage 1 baby food try mixing with breastmilk, mixing with formula, or mixing with regular milk for a very soft and smooth avocado purée. The key is to only mix with breastmilk or formula right before serving. Never mix with breastmilk or formula and store it, as your puree will only be good for about 1-2 hours once it’s been mixed.

Can you steam avocado for baby food?

While technically you can steam avocado mash for baby, you don’t have to! There isn’t any need to steam or cook avocado for baby food since it is already so soft and creamy! Making avocado baby food is super easy and you do not have to worry about extra steps like you might with other produce. Simply cut, scoop, and mash for an easy creamy purée.

Avocado puree for baby served in a white bowl with a spoon.

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Avocado Puree: Baby’s First Food

Creamy avocado puree is a great first food for your baby! Avocados are super healthy, packed with essential nutrients for growth and development. This simple recipe requires no special equipment and is ready in less than 5 minutes! Avocado baby food is one of the easiest purees you can make for your baby, and will quickly made your list of favorite baby food recipes! And the best part? Babies love it!!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Baby Food
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

Instructions

If Serving Fresh / Immediately

  • Mash the avocado with a fork or blend it in a food processor.
  • Mix with breastmilk, formula or water to reach desired consistency.

If Freezing

  • Mash the avocado with a fork or blend it in a food processor.
  • Divide into ice cube trays, wrap/cover, and freeze.
  • Thaw in the fridge the night before use, or thaw by putting the ice cube in a bowl over a bowl of hot water on the counter to defrost.
  • Once defrosted, mix with breastmilk, formula or water to reach desired consistency and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados that are soft and easy to mash.
  • Store the puree in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  • If you are making this puree to store in the fridge or freezer, do not add breastmilk or formula before storing it. Only add breastmilk or formula right before serving.
  • Each ice cube = 1oz of food. Also, as your baby gets used to solids, you don’t have to thin out the avocado at all.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g
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210 responses to “Avocado Puree (Homemade Baby Food)”

  1. Hi.. I added formula to my mashed avocado puree but my 8 months little one didn’t take it because she wanted to sleep first. How long can the puree stay or how can I preserve it.
    Thank you

    • Hi Vivian! It depends on the formula you use – but most will say that after 2 hours you’ll have to throw it out because formula mixed with anything doesn’t last longer than 2 hours at room temp or in the fridge! If you’re making this puree in bulk, I recommend waiting until literally right before serving to mix it with either formula or breastmilk (because the puree by itself will last for up to 4 days in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer, but once mixed with breastmilk or formula its shelf life goes down considerably). Hope that helps!

    • Hi! If your pediatrician says your baby is ready for solids at 4 months, then you can introduce avocado as their first food. Personally, I waited until my kids were about 5.5 months before starting solids, but that’s because I didn’t feel like they were developmentally ready for it at 4 months. Hope that helps!

  2. hiii
    glad i found your blog.. im planning to start giving avocados to my 11month old… can i mix it with cerelac or veggies likes sweet potatoes, beans, peas or carrots …

    secondly, i would also like to ask if i can freeze the mashed avocado without adding any water..

    thanks🤗

    • Hi! You can totally mix avocado with just about anything – it’s super mild so it will just make any other veggie or puree creamier! You can also freeze it mashed without adding water – that shouldn’t be a problem at all.

    • Hi Tiffany! If you freeze it immediately after making it in an airtight container, it won’t turn brown. It might oxidize slightly but it should still remain mostly green. And if you’re worried about it turning brown, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice to the puree which will help it not oxidize at all!

  3. Hi Anjali – just bought your book and I’m super excited!
    My babies are 6 months old but being twins and preemies they are I’d say 4 months adjusted. I’m so ready to start solids and decided on avocados.
    A couple quick questions – should they be ripe?
    Also, what consistency is best for their first solid food taste ever?
    Thanks!5 stars

    • Hi Pavitra!! Thanks so much for reaching out! To your questions — avocados on the riper side would be better since they’ll be softer and easier to mash. As for consistency, that’s really up to you based on what you think your babies can handle. If you think they need a thinner puree to start, then I would use a blender to get it super smooth. If you think they’ll be ok with a chunkier mash – then you can just mash it up with a fork. It takes a bit of trial and error to figure it out too. My daughter was totally good with a chunky consistency but my son was not at all! Hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions and I hope you like the recipes in the book too! 🙂

    • Hi Dhivya! You actually don’t have to steam the avocados – you can just mash them raw. Cooking the avocado will oxidize it so it’ll become discolored. As for whether to start your baby on solids at 4 months (vs. 5 or 6 months), that is something you should discuss with your pediatrician. Hope that helps!

  4. Hi there…happy to see new recipes for my little one..he is turning 6 months nw..I wanted to know how should I start with weaning …is cereals first or veggies fruits and then cereals like oats ragi kanji

    • Hi Afrah! I’d recommend starting with mild tasting veggies/fruits first — like avocado, green beans, sweet potato, butternut squash, pear. Then you can move onto stronger tasting veggies (broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, etc.) – and then I’d do more fruits like apples, berries, etc. You can incorporate whole grains like oats or quinoa into any/all of these purees – so you can introduce grains as early or as late as you’d like. Hope that helps!

  5. Hello, hope you are keeping safe! I was browsing through the internet and found your page. I have a two parts question-
    1. Planning to feed avocado tonight to my almost 8months old. Usually, avocados are bland and in case she doesn’t like it, can I add salt to the puree?
    2. Can I mix veggies with oats? Any recommended recipes?

    Thank you and appreciate you taking time out to answer.

    • Hi Kriti! Thanks for reaching out! To your questions:
      1) Typically, I don’t recommend adding salt to your baby’s food until 12 months because their kidneys can’t process more than 1g salt (0.4g sodium) per day. You can try adding lime juice, cilantro and mild spices – like cumin, etc. to make it more palatable to your baby – like a “baby guacamole”!
      2) You can! I usually would just cook oats like I’d make them for myself, and then add sweeter veggie purees into it like butternut squash, pumpkin, carrots, zucchini, etc! You can add mild spices to that mixture too if you like!
      Hope that helps!

    • At 5 months, feedings are more for “taste” than full meals — so I’d start with 1 tablespoon per feeding and if he seems like he wants more, increase the amount from there!

  6. Hi there!

    Thanks for the quick tips & tricks

    My LO is almost 8 months now and i wanted to start avacado and puree it with Orange.. is that ok as a combination?

    • Hi Kanchan! I have never pureed oranges before to be honest — mainly because they are so fibrous and there is no way to really cook them down — and I think pureed oranges probably wouldn’t taste that appealing since they wouldn’t be smooth. Instead I’d just serve avocado puree to your 8 month old and then take oranges and cut them up into tiny pieces and remove the fibrous membrane from each slice before serving (assuming your 8 month old can gum them without choking). Hope that helps!

  7. Hi!
    I hope you are all keeping well and safe!
    I have a 6 mos girl, she drinks Similac Pro Sensitive. Could you please kindly share what yogurt you use. Should it be from cow milk or almond milk?
    Best,
    Iro

    • Hi! Does your daughter have a diagnosed dairy allergy? Or is she on similac sensitive for just other digestive issues? If she has an actual severe dairy allergy (to all dairy, not just milk) then I’d go with almond milk yogurt but you’ll have to find an organic brand that doesn’t have any sugar added (and I’m not sure if that exists!) If she is ok to eat dairy but just can’t drink milk right now, and if your pediatrician says that cow’s milk yogurt should be ok for her, then I’d go with organic whole cow milk yogurt! Hope that helps!

  8. Can I mix it with carrots (steamed and blended) and use it for the next day? This recipe is super easy but I love adding different stuff to his food! He’s 6 months.

      • Amazing recipes. I have b started to give my daughter rice kanji but she just hates it. Can you please recommend any better options? Can i give beetroot to my 7 month old ?

        Thanks

      • Hi Brindha! Thanks so much! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying my recipes! To your question — it’s ok if your daughter doesn’t like rice kanji! Rice kanji isn’t really nutritionally rich either — and oatmeal is a much better choice anyway 🙂 If you haven’t given her anything other than rice kanji, I’d recommend starting with a milder veggie or fruit first like avocado, green beans or butternut squash. And then you can move to beetroot and other fruits/veggies (you can see a bunch of ideas and recipes here). Hope that helps!

  9. Hi Anjali.. hope you and your family are keeping safe in current situation. I came across your blog and am absolutely loving it. I am a first time mom of a 7.5 months old and trying to make and stock as much food as I can. I have a question regarding the avocado purée . I actually followed your recipe and have frozen avocado purée but after thawing I saw it has turned black (probably oxidised). Do you recommend using it for feeding my baby or is it spoiled and can’t be used. Appreciate your help and suggestion here.5 stars

    • Hi Ankita! Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m so glad my blog has been helpful for you! Regarding the puree, it depends on how “black” it is. If it has just slightly browned then that is totally fine and safe to eat. If it’s completely black I would throw it out – too oxidized. When you make the puree I would freeze it in an airtight container right away – you can even put some parchment paper or saran wrap on top to help keep the air out. An alternative is to mix it with a little bit of lemon juice or lime juice before freezing it which will also help with oxidation!

  10. Hey, I plan to serve avocado to my LO tomorrow, but afraid I dont have the freezing trays to preserve & it’s too late to get it. I plan to give it to him all 3 meals for 2 days atleast. Is there any way I can preserve the cut avocado & how big a piece do you suggest I serve him the first time.

    • Hi! You can cut the avocado into 6ths and give him 1/6th of it at each serving (so it will last two days). You can preserve it by not cutting and mashing the entire avocado at once — instead, just cut it in half and leave the pit in, scoop out about 1/6th of it, and then close the avocado back up and put a rubberband around it. That will help it to not oxidize as quickly!

      • Thank you.
        Also, after adding breastmilk/ water, how long can I keep the puree out (before serving)?
        I started weaning him about 2 weeks back, started with cereals, as thats what the ped suggested. 2-3days, 3 meals. Rice powdered at home (Kanji), Ragi, Barley, Carrots (he loved them), spinach, now starting with avocado, any suggestions on the road ahead? Haven’t tried fruits as yet as wanted to do few veggies first.
        Can prunes be given as is, without combining them with anything else? What best do they go with?
        He dint quiet enjoy powdered rice, I tried adding spinach puree to it, he barely ate it, he would take spinach puree as is, any suggestions??

      • No problem! I’ll answer your questions in order:
        1) If you add breastmilk to your puree, you have to serve it within 4 hours (since breastmilk can only last at room temperature for 4 hours).
        2) Great plan to do veggies first! I’d do as many veggies as you can green beans, squash, peas, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. are all great to try. When you start on fruits I’d do less sweet fruits: pears, apples, berries, stone fruits and I would do banana, pineapple, mango, etc — sweeter fruits last.
        3) You can absolutely give prunes as is (just watch the portions since too many prunes can cause diarrhea!) If your son doesn’t like prunes as is, you can combine it with apples and serve it.
        4) Rice cereal is one of the least nutritious items you can give your son – so if he doesn’t like it I wouldn’t push it at all. When he’s able to chew a bit better I’d move to less refined grains like quinoa, sprouted wheat, oats, barley, etc.
        Hope that helps!

    • Hi Divya! I wouldn’t recommend it – mainly because then you will shorten the shelf life of your breastmilk. I’d just add the breastmilk to the avocado right before serving and keep the two separate. Hope that helps!

    • Hi Tiffany! I wouldn’t recommend adding the breastmilk before you freeze, and instead just adding the breastmilk after you thaw it (right before serving). The reason I suggest that is for two reasons: 1) The puree will become thinner after you freeze and then reheat on its own (because of the ice/water content developed while freezing). And 2) If you don’t add breastmilk before freezing, you won’t have to worry about how you reheat the puree before serving. Hope that helps!

      • I didn’t realize I wasn’t suppose to add the breast milk to it in the blender and I did. Can I still freeze it? And how do I use it if I can?

    • Hi Rikta! You can start your baby on avocado as soon as they are ready for solids (ask your pediatrician when they recommend your baby start solids — typically the recommendation is between 4-6 months of age). Avocado can be your baby’s first food!

  11. I will be trying this today. Thank you! Quick question. When can I start giving my baby oatmeal? Do you recommend rice cereal? Thank you!

    • Hi Sandra! You can give your baby oatmeal anytime after you start solids! It’s a really mild, allergen friendly grain (you can just get gluten-free oats to be safe). I wouldn’t buy pre-made baby oats/baby cereal – instead I’d get organic gluten-free rolled oats, grind them into a flour, and cook them they way you would regular oatmeal. Then I’d portion that out into ice cube trays and freeze them. I don’t recommend rice cereal – it’s super refined, often contaminated with heavy metals (even organic rice cereal has this problem) and it’s low in fiber. Oatmeal is much better if you do choose a grain!

      • Hi,
        Regarding rolled oats can I cook them then blend them if I don’t own a grinder? My hubby does have one for coffee beans but I don’t think it’s a good idea , afraid of contamination with caffeine!

      • Makes sense! And yes you can cook them and blend them! You can also just grind them up while they’re still dry in a regular blender or food processor if you have that — that should work just fine. Hope that helps!

  12. Hi! There were a few water droplets in the glass plate I was putting the avocado flesh in. Will it have an effect on my freezing? Will it ruin the storage process? Sorry, I’m a little paranoid. Thank you though!

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