Avocado Smoothie
This avocado smoothie is deliciously creamy, with the goodness of avocado and the extra protein from skim milk powder this smoothie is perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Why This Recipe Works
- Full of the healthy fats that avocado provides
- A source of fiber, protein, calcium, folate and vitamin E
- Tastes sweet and has a lovely creamy texture a little reminiscent of ice cream.
- Energy dense so perfect for kids and adults who are always on the go.
Ingredients you will need
To make my Avocado Shake you will need:
- Ripe Avocado
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Maple syrup or honey
- Skim milk powder
- Ice cubes
- Salt
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
- Avocado: It won't be an avocado smoothie if you skip the avocado.
- Milk: If you need to or prefer to avoid dairy you could use a plant-based alternative such as almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk or oat milk.
- Maple syrup or honey: I find this smoothie does need some added sweetness. I love honey or maple syrup in smoothies but you can use your preferred sweetener such as stevia.
- Skim milk powder: Essentially an economical and simple alternative to protein powder. If you need to or prefer to avoid dairy you could use a dairy-free alternative.
- Ice cubes: You could skip the ice cubes and use frozen banana.
- Salt: A pinch of salt helps bring out the flavour.
Step-by-step instructions
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Avocado Smoothie recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step one: Peel and stone your avocado. Place all the ingredients into a blender
Step two: Blend until smooth and creamy
Enjoy!
Top Tips
Here is how you can make an Avocado Smoothie perfectly every time!
- Make sure you use a ripe avocado, too firm and this smoothie will never get the creaminess, overripe or rotten and your smoothie will have a rancid flavor and a musty scent.
- A little salt brings out the flavor of the Avocado in the milkshake.
FAQs
Avocados are a great addition to smoothies, they add a dairy-free creaminess, healthy fats, fiber and micronutrients.
Salt and acid (lemon or lime juice, vinegar) brings out the flavor of avocado,
A little salt always improves the flavor of avocado, as does acid in the form of citrus fruit, vinegar and onion.
Avocado smoothie
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Ingredients
- ½ avocado
- 1 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 Tablespoons skim milk powder
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a blender
- Blend until smooth and creamy
- Enjoy
Notes
- Make sure you use a ripe avocado, too firm and this smoothie will never get the creaminess, overripe or rotten and your smoothie will have a rancid flavor and a musty scent.
- A little salt brings out the flavor of the Avocado in the milkshake.
- Avocado: It won't be an avocado smoothie if you skip the avocado.
- Milk: If you need to or prefer to avoid dairy you could use a plant-based alternative such as almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk or oat milk.
- Maple syrup or honey: I find this smoothie does need some added sweetness. I love honey or maple syrup in smoothies but you can use your preferred sweetener such as stevia.
- Skim milk powder: Essentially an economical and simple alternative to protein powder. If you need to or prefer to avoid dairy you could use a dairy-free alternative.
- Ice cubes: You could skip the ice cubes and use frozen banana.
- Salt: A pinch of salt helps bring out the flavour.
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