One of my fondest memories of childhood was during the summer season in our little island called Marinduque when my mom, in the stifling heat, gave us cold refreshments to help us cool down. Often, it would be a fresh fruit shake in the form of mango, papaya, banana, guyabano, or avocado depending on whichever tropical fruit was in season.
So before the summer is over and when you get the craving to grab some avocados in the supermarket why not try to turn it into a yummy shake for a change. Trust me, once you've had it, you'll never see avocado the same way again.
Ingredients
2 Avocados (ripe)
2 cups crushed ice*
1 cup milk, plus more if needed (for Paleo sub with Almond or Coconut Milk)
Honey, Agave or Sugar (3-4 Tbsp if using brown sugar), to taste
*You may or may not wish to include ice. Since Avocado smoothie/shake can be quite thick, in the Philippines we use some ice to dilute it a little plus it's a summer drink so it has to be cold.
Procedure
Place the crushed ice in a blender. Top it with the avocado.
Add the rest of the ingredients. Process until smooth and thick to your desired consistency. You may need to add more milk if you want just an easy pour kind of shake. I like mine a little thick and creamy.
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This looks GORGEOUS and I can imagine tastes just as good as it looks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen. It's been a childhood favorite. Hope you can try it sometime. Thanks for taking the time to visit.
ReplyDeleteBotanically speaking, they are a fruit. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad it's now been scientifically confirmed! Thanks, Eva, appreciate it and thanks for stopping by. Hope you like it! :-)
DeleteI am going to give it a try as soon as I send this :) Thank you sharing it
DeleteI have grown up having this all the time so I do hope you enjoy my childhood favorite shake!
DeleteHow many servings are in this? Just curious. Just started Weight Watchers again. Thanks... and this sounds WONDerful!!!!
ReplyDeleteDepending on your glass size, I'd say about 3 - 8oz glass. That would be my estimate. Thanks for stopping by.
Deletethis sounds great would never think of using avocados looking forward tasting this one thank you for the info god bless.
ReplyDeleteOh, I do encourage you to try it and you'll be surprised as to how delicious and creamy it is! Enjoy!
DeleteI can't wait to make one of my favorite Filipino shakes..thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be of help! Enjoy a yummy glass of this wonderful shake!
DeleteMmmmm, going to make one of these for breakfast. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope you like it. :-)
DeleteAbsolutely delicious! Its now my favorite shake flavor:D
ReplyDeleteSo happy to know that, I grew up with this and love it to this day! Thanks!
DeleteMy mother use to make this for me when I was a kid. It's absolutely delicious
ReplyDeleteIt is and am glad we both have the same wonderful memories. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteWe have a Fillipino woman who started working with us who had never had Guacamole before. She said she had avocado shakes and we thought she was crazy. But this is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dan it's unbelievably good! Glad you like the Avocado shake, this is how we use Avocado in the Philippines and pretty much anywhere in Asia. I do love Guacamole, too of course. :)
DeleteI just tried this for a mid day snack. I used almond milk and coconut palm sugar. Very yummy and oh so creamy! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback!
DeleteRaising my hand as another Filipina who grew up being refreshed by an avocado shake. It's been far too long since I've enjoyed one, though. Can't wait to make this, Abby. Got some avocados ripening on the counter now. :)
ReplyDeleteI need to get some avocados soon so I can make this shake again! Enjoy Jean!
DeleteThis sounds so unique and interesting! I've never had avocado in a sweet form, can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do and let us know Sara!
DeleteI never would've thought to use avocado for a smoothie! I also never would've thought to snack on it with a little brown sugar. Both great ideas that I can't wait to try!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy both as much as we do, Des!
DeleteI will definitely be making this over the summer!
ReplyDeleteThis is summer-perfect and hope you like it Pam!
DeleteI just got the Nutri-Bullet 900 and this may be the first thing I make!!! Simple, gorgeous and full of healthy fats. No need to twist my arm here! YUM! xo Nic
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it Nicole! :)
DeleteI am an avocado fanatic!! I have only known about Avocado milk shakes for a couple years now, but I LOVE them!!! I make mine with 2 avocados, some honey and cashew or almond milk. That's it! Might try your ice idea ;) Love to have it a bit colder. It comes out creamy, foamy, smooth and sooo good! It's filling, also! I have it as a meal sometimes :)
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