Image and Recipe Copyright © 2008 Jennifer Iserloh
Avocado in a milkshake might sound unusual, but in Vietnam it’s a traditional treat that you can order in local restaurants. Enjoy a creamy, rich shake while getting a serving of vegetables to boot!
Serves 2
1/2 ripe Hass avocado
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup skim milk
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend on high until smooth and serve over ice.
Serve with Turkey Burgers or Sweet Potato Fries.
April 7, 2008, 6:26 pm
I JUST MADE THIS AND IT WAS SO DELICIOUS THAT I HAD TO COME STRAIGHT TO MY COMPUTER AND tell everyone( sorry my cap locks button was down)haha!! anyway this shake is so rich and creamy. i added a half of organic banana to it. yum!!! you cant even tell a veggie is in this. i think it tastes way better than any fast food chocolate drink by far!! thanks for the awesome recipe.
January 9, 2009, 8:44 pm
DELICIOUS! And I had my doubts! I had my dad try it (but didn’t tell him what’s in it) and when I told him there was a whole avacado in it he was very surprised.
I doubled the recipe and cut the milk down in half so it was creamier. I also added 2 tablespoons of peanut butter..YUMMM!!!!
You can also add ice cubes to the blender and some coffee instead of milk, and have a healthy frapaccino!!!! LOVE IT!!!!
January 15, 2009, 7:53 am
I agree. This is great and you cannot taste the avocado at all, which was interesting. I used almond milk instead of milk and only 1 T of sugar and thought it was delicious.
January 18, 2009, 4:57 pm
Actually,the avocado is a FRUIT, not a veggie, which just makes it even more appealing! mmm.
Another good thing to try: do the avocado shake, but instead of the cocoa, squeeze a whole lime in it (Cuban Avocaso milshake). Everything else is the same, and it is DELICIOUS.
January 18, 2009, 5:03 pm
I use agave nectar instead of sugar, and it is fabulous!!
You can add anything with flavor to the basic shake (minus the cocoa). Mango is good!!
January 18, 2009, 5:04 pm
OH!!! And you have to try using th ejuice of one lime instead of the cocal for a Cuban shake. Delish!!
January 18, 2009, 5:54 pm
True- avocado is technically a “fruit”, just like tomatoes, though people do treat it in the kitchen as a vegetable.
January 18, 2009, 5:57 pm
Great idea Kelli!
I love agave too…
January 21, 2009, 12:22 pm
Sounds good. I’ll have to try tonight.
March 30, 2009, 6:04 pm
This rocks my world. I just got a magic bullet blender and this was the first thing I’ve tried. I will never drink ice-cream based milkshakes again.
December 13, 2009, 6:17 pm
Delicious, but can’t really taste the avocado at all. I’ll probably cut the chocolate way down next time, but if you’re not a huge avocado fan, stick to the recipe.
December 20, 2009, 6:40 pm
Hey
this sounds great i will try it with turbinado sugar(raw sugar)
June 11, 2010, 2:07 pm
I tried this yesterday and it was yummy. I will cut down the vanilla extract next time, but that is because I am not that fond of the extract flavor. I will absolutely make this again and try to serve it to my young nieces.
August 1, 2010, 5:27 pm
Ok – this recipe has been kid tested and approved
My nieces said it was the best milkshake they ever had (my 8yr old niece even wrote me a thank-you note). My 12yr old niece knew something was up – she kept asking if it had fruit in it. I feel guilty for not telling them it had avocado in it, but they revolt against everything, so I will give it some more time before I spill my secret. I did omit the vanilla and only used 1/2 the brown sugar – still fantastic!
August 2, 2010, 8:41 am
Great news!! Teenagers soooo know the score, but think of all the potassium and good stuff she’ll be getting with the avocado