Desserts: Frozen Desserts: Avocado and Mint Ice Cream

With all its healthy fats and antioxidants this is an ice cream treat with a difference!

Author: Fresh Finesse
Date: November 13, 2007

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 6 hrs (or overnight, for freezing)

Ingredients:

2 large avocados, skin and seed removed
1/4 honeydew melon, skin and seeds removed, diced
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 egg whites, whipped until peaks are formed
1 bunch mint, leaves only

Directions:

Using a blender or food processor, blend the avocados, honeydew melon, lemon juice, mint leaves, and yogurt until velvety smooth.

Fold in the whipped egg whites and pour into a terrine dish, loaf pan, or plastic freezer storage container. Freeze for 6 hours or overnight.

Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Turn out of the container and cut into desired shape (rectangular, wedges or triangles).

Variations:

Serve ice cream with seasonal fruit.

Serving suggestion is not included in the nutritional analysis.