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Avocado Coconut Smoothie

A luscious Vietnamese-style blended drink that combines ripe avocado with sweetened condensed milk and coconut milk for an ultra-creamy, naturally thick smoothie. Rich and satisfying, it is as much a dessert drink as a refresher.

8 minEasyServes 2320 cal/serving

VietnameseNon-Alcoholic DrinkBlenderVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • pinch fine salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 2 pitted, peeled ripe avocado, 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup ice cubes, 2 tsp fresh lime juice, and fine salt to a blender.

  2. 2

    Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 60 seconds. Scrape down the sides if needed and blend again.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust: add more condensed milk for sweetness or more lime juice for brightness.

  4. 4

    Pour into two chilled glasses and serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Avocado Coconut Smoothie?

The entry for Avocado Coconut Smoothie calls for 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Avocado Coconut Smoothie dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Avocado Coconut Smoothie is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Avocado Coconut Smoothie vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Avocado Coconut Smoothie?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 320 calories, with 5 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Avocado Coconut Smoothie for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the avocado drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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