Freeze Dried Avocados (and Guacamole)

Step 1

Start with fully ripe (but not overripe) avocados.

Step 2

Pit and skin them, then cut them into cubes.

Step 3

Toss cubes with lime juice and spread them onto the freeze-dryer trays.

Step 4

Freeze dry.

Step 5

Once avocados are completely dry, store them in a glass Mason jar or mylar bag.

Step 6

Start with fully ripe (but not overripe) avocados.

Step 7

Pit and skin them, then mash them in a bowl (leave it as chunky or make it as smooth as you like it).

Step 8

Squeeze in fresh lime juice and salt, then mix until well incorporated.

Step 9

Do a taste test and adjust seasonings as needed. You should be able to taste the avocado with a slight citrus zing. Again, this is to preference.

Step 10

If adding additional ingredients, go ahead and chop and mix them into the guacamole at this time.

Step 11

Taste and adjust, again to preference.

Step 12

Spread guacamole onto the silicone-lined freeze-dryer trays.

Step 13

Freeze dry.

Step 14

Once guacamole is completely dry, crumble it up into pieces and store it in a glass Mason jar or mylar bag. For extra smooth and creamy guacamole, you could pulse the freeze-dried guacamole in a food processor until it’s completely powdered.