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Indonesian Avocado Milkshake

April 22, 2015 by Olivia 21 Comments

Who said you can’t have milkshake for breakfast?

Indonesian Avocado Milkshake | www.oliviascuisine.com | Creamy, avocado smoothie sweetened with agave!

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. 

Indonesian Avocado Milkshake | www.oliviascuisine.com | Creamy, avocado smoothie sweetened with agave!

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!

Indonesian Avocado Milkshake | www.oliviascuisine.com | Creamy, avocado smoothie sweetened with agave!

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…)

Indonesian Avocado Milkshake | www.oliviascuisine.com | Creamy, avocado smoothie sweetened with agave!

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!

Indonesian Avocado Milkshake | www.oliviascuisine.com | Creamy, avocado smoothie sweetened with agave!

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

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

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)

Instructions

  • Add the avocado flesh, the milk, the agave and the lime juice to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • If using, squirt the chocolate syrup into the sides of the glasses.
  • Pour the shake into the glasses and serve.
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    Indonesian Avocado Milkshake | www.oliviascuisine.com | Creamy, avocado smoothie sweetened with agave!

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    Comments

    1. Katy | Her Cup of Joy says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:45 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        April 23, 2015 at 12:54 pm

        Funny how different cultures use the same ingredients in different ways. I’m still trying to get used to savory avocado! lol

        Reply
    2. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:37 am

      I can happily picture myself on a beach in Bali sipping on one of these. It’s lovely here. :)

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        April 23, 2015 at 12:55 pm

        Oh you’re in Bali??? I’m so jealous!

        Reply
    3. Savita @ ChefDeHome says

      April 22, 2015 at 1:14 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        April 23, 2015 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you, Savita! It is a perfect drink for the warm weather! :)

        Reply
    4. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

      April 22, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      I like the way you think! Milkshakes for breakfast as perfectly acceptable especially with this unique and delicious flavor combination!

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        April 23, 2015 at 12:53 pm

        Thanks, Ashley! :D

        Reply
    5. Manali @ CookWithManali says

      April 22, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      love avocado, yet to try it in milkshake form! looks yum dear!

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        April 23, 2015 at 12:53 pm

        Thank you, love!

        Reply
    6. Valya @ Valya' s Taste of Home says

      April 22, 2015 at 11:26 pm

      Never had avocado smoothie. It sounds so good. Plus chocolate syrup…. yum!

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        April 23, 2015 at 12:53 pm

        Oh you gotta try it! It’s so delicious!

        Reply
    7. Georgina @theamazingflavoursofbrazil.com says

      April 23, 2015 at 6:27 am

      I am totally addicted to avocado smoothie, the Brazilian version, but I never had it with chocolate. Looks divine!

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        April 23, 2015 at 12:52 pm

        It is so good with chocolate! I was surprised cause I thought I wouldn’t like it! You absolutely need to try this!

        Reply
    8. olivia - Primavera Kitchen says

      April 23, 2015 at 8:49 am

      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 ;-)

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        April 23, 2015 at 12:51 pm

        Thank you, dear!

        Reply
    9. mira says

      April 23, 2015 at 11:01 am

      Sounds interesting and looks creamy and delicious! Need to try it Olivia!

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        April 23, 2015 at 12:51 pm

        Thanks, mira!!

        Reply
    10. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

      April 23, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Yum! I’ve never had chocolate and avocado together, Olivia! I really need to try this!

      Reply
      • Olivia says

        April 23, 2015 at 12:51 pm

        Me neither, until I decided to try the Indonesian way! I’m hooked!

        Reply
    11. Rangga says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      My favorite one is to add mocha syrup to give more flavour

      Reply

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