Indonesian Avocado Milkshake
Who said you can’t have milkshake for breakfast?
Take a sip. Now close your eyes. Imagine you’re on a beach in Bali, sipping your avocado milkshake while you feel the warm, salty wind caressing your skin.
I wish every morning could start like that. But hey… I might not have the Bali beach or the salty warm wind, but I do have this creamy and delicious Indonesian Avocado Milkshake to brighten up my mornings! *slurp*
Spring is officially on in NY – finally! – and during this season I get inspired to create more with vegetables and fruits. You will often see me carrying a glass of smoothie around the apartment, with my dog Lola right behind me, waiting for me to set it somewhere and be distracted so she has the opportunity to lick it.
If you think an avocado milkshake is a crazy idea, think again! First, there’s no ice cream. (Helloooo, bikini season 2015!) The avocado’s creaminess is enough to make this as rich and creamy as any other milkshake, but healthier. Second, making it is as hard as putting the ingredients in a blender and blending until smooth. Perfect for those days when you’re running behind!
I grew up drinking this same shake in Brazil, except it was just called “avocado smoothie”. No fun milkshake mention… Boring Brazilians… No wonder why the world decided to attribute this drink to the Indonesians instead of us.
As you probably already know, avocado is eaten as a fruit in Brazil. Smoothies, ice cream, popsicles and even smashed with some lime juice and sugar like my grandma used to do when I was little.
It took me a while to get used to eating avocados in savory dishes. The first time I had it was when I tried guacamole. Then, when I moved to the US, avocado was everywhere: in sushi, in salads, in rolls, in sandwiches, in soup. While I enjoy my guacamole and my vegetable sushi, that’s as far I’ll go with savory avocado. When I look at it, I still see a fruit that should be in a dessert. Or in milkshakes!
This milkshake is commonly sweetened with sweet condensed milk. However, I used agave to make it healthier!
Me going the healthier path? Shockers, I know! As I said, bikini season is around the corner! (Funny, I write that as I wait for my pizza to come out of the oven… Oh, well…)
This shake is usually served with chocolate syrup adorning the sides of the glass. I usually don’t do it, mostly because it’s not what I was used to. But I tried it and OMG! Heaven in a cup! Who knew chocolate and avocado would go so well together?
Feel free to make it however you like: with agave, with sweet condensed milk, with sugar, with honey, with the chocolate syrup, or even with cinnamon or peanut butter… Really, nothing can go wrong with this yummy shake!
For a vegan version, substitute the whole milk for coconut milk or any type of vegan milk of your preference!
After experimenting a little, I came up with the conclusion that 1 Hass avocado and 2 1/2 cups of milk are the perfect balance for a creamy but not too dense shake. In Brazil, we use the Hall variety, which is larger, nuttier and a little drier. So we use 1/2 an avocado for 1 1/2 cups of milk.
Just experiment until you find the perfect consistency! You will be hooked, wanting to make this again and again. Well, good thing avocados are in season all year long! :)
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Indonesian Avocado Milkshake
Ingredients
- 1 ripe Hass avocado
- 2 1/2 cups of whole milk
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 1/2 tsp lime juice
- Chocolate syrup to adorn the glasses (optional)
28 Comments on “Indonesian Avocado Milkshake”
That’s so funny, I always thought of avocado as a savory food, it’s hard for me to really imagine it as a fruit, but I do love it in my smoothies. This milkshake looks amazing. Such a great combination :) I will need to try some avocado ice cream sometime, that sounds amazing!
Funny how different cultures use the same ingredients in different ways. I’m still trying to get used to savory avocado! lol
I can happily picture myself on a beach in Bali sipping on one of these. It’s lovely here. :)
Oh you’re in Bali??? I’m so jealous!
Oh my! Olivia, this avocado shake looks so good! now on, I’m gonna always add some chocolate to adorn the glass! I adore avocado and you are right, they are everywhere here in US. A milk shake is certainly one more delicious way to enjoy goodness of avocados! **slurp** pinned of course
Thank you, Savita! It is a perfect drink for the warm weather! :)
I like the way you think! Milkshakes for breakfast as perfectly acceptable especially with this unique and delicious flavor combination!
Thanks, Ashley! :D
love avocado, yet to try it in milkshake form! looks yum dear!
Thank you, love!
Never had avocado smoothie. It sounds so good. Plus chocolate syrup…. yum!
Oh you gotta try it! It’s so delicious!
I am totally addicted to avocado smoothie, the Brazilian version, but I never had it with chocolate. Looks divine!
It is so good with chocolate! I was surprised cause I thought I wouldn’t like it! You absolutely need to try this!
Wow Olivia, this avocado shake looks so delicious! now on, I’m gonna always add some chocolate to adorn the glass! It is such a clever idea ;-)
Thank you, dear!
Sounds interesting and looks creamy and delicious! Need to try it Olivia!
Thanks, mira!!
Yum! I’ve never had chocolate and avocado together, Olivia! I really need to try this!
Me neither, until I decided to try the Indonesian way! I’m hooked!
My favorite one is to add mocha syrup to give more flavour
I’m curious to try this with almond milk! :)
I made it, but added cinnamon, fresh mint and a pinch o salt! LOVE IT.
can u make with oatmilk or almond milk?
I got hooked on these in Jakarta. Instead of chocolate syrup they used coffee syrup. Yum!!
That sounds amazing!
can i use 2% milk for this
Yes!