Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Pie

This no-bake mint chocolate chip avocado pie taste just like the beloved ice cream! Avocados add a luxurious creamy texture. And the natural green color is perfect to go with the mint chocolate chip flavor. And for another easy no bake pie recipe, try no bake pumpkin pie.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

• Walnuts - provide the crunchy texture for the pie crust; you can use any nuts of your choice
• Dates - sweetens the crust and helps it all stick together; be sure to remove all the pits from your dates
• Salt - balances the sweetness and brings out the flavor of the cocoa and nuts
• Cocoa powder - adds a chocolatey flavor to the crust and turns it a rich dark brown color

Pie Filling

• Avocados - makes the pie super creamy and thick
• Maple syrup - sweetens the pie; you could substitute honey
• Coconut oil - since coconut oil is solid when it's cold, it helps the pie hold its firm texture and shape
• Peppermint extract - adds the essential minty flavor to a mint chocolate chip pie
• Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate - adds a crunchy texture, just like mint chocolate chip ice cream

How to Make this Recipe

These are the general steps to make this recipe. For the full step-by-step directions and ingredient measurements, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. Prepare the pie dish: Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch round pie dish with a little coconut oil.
2. Blend the pie crust: In a food processor or blender, add all four pie crust ingredients. Blend until it forms small crumbs.
3. Shape and set the pie crust: Pour the crumb mixture into the greased pie dish. Pat it down with your hands on the bottom and up the sides of the dish in an even layer. Set in the fridge while you prepare the pie filling.
4. Blend the pie filling: In a food processor or blender, add the avocados, maple syrup, coconut oil, and peppermint extract. Blend for one to two minutes, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
5. Add the chocolate: Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Spread into the pie crust: Spread the pie filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top.
7. Add toppings: Sprinkle the optional toppings of chopped walnuts and chocolate chips, or any other toppings you prefer.
8. Freeze then serve: Place the pie in the freezer to set for at least one hour, then slice it up and enjoy. Or eat it right out of the pie dish! It's made from avocados, so it's basically a salad, right??

Recipe Tips

• Measure the peppermint extract carefully - too much and your pie could taste overwhelming or artificial.
• Allow your pie to chill and solidify fully in the freezer before slicing into it.
• Use ripe avocados - not too hard, since unripe avocados won't have the same soft, creamy texture. And don't use overripe with too many brown spots, or else it could ruin the flavor.

Recipe Variations

• If you don't like the taste of peppermint, you can always leave it out, or substitute it with another flavor like vanilla or coconut extract.
• Substitute the peppermint extract with a few tablespoons of lime juice and the zest of one lime to make avocado key lime pie!
• You can make this a crustless pie in a nonstick pie pan or silicon mold.

Storing

Store individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap or in airtight containers. Or store the whole pie in the pie dish wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.

Fridge: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this avocado pie taste like avocados?

The avocados add a thick, creamy texture, but you won't be able to taste them. The peppermint extract and chocolate are the primary flavors.

What is the texture of this pie?

The pie filling is luxuriously creamy, and the chocolate chips swirled within it help to add a crunch in each bite.

How to serve avocado pie?

I think this pie is best served cold, straight from the freezer. You can serve it plain, or add extra toppings like extra chopped chocolate, whipped coconut cream, or chopped nuts.

The Importance of Enjoyment

My Dad, lover of mint chocolate chip ice cream, has taught me a lot in life. One thing that stands out is the importance of enjoyment. He ends nearly every day with a bowl of cereal or ice cream. Even if he gets home late at night, or even if he just had dinner and is about to go to bed.

Why? Why not? Why not end the day on a high note, with a little sweet treat to send you to sleep? I respect that.

I'm telling you, if you want a little sweet and healthy treat, this pie is it. Since this dessert can be sliced & served straight from the freezer, you can keep leftover pie in the freezer at the ready, for whenever you need it.

Maybe it's just a few bites. Maybe it's a few slices. It'll be here for you, this creamy and crunchy no-bake mint chocolate chip avocado pie. So enjoy it!!