Avocado milkshake is a unique way to enjoy your favorite nutrient-rich avocado. Sweet, rich, creamy, delicious!
(Love fruity drinks? Try strawberry mango banana smoothie or orange smoothie with bananas and yogurt.)
How do you like your avocados?
It’s common to enjoy avocados as a sweet treat in Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.
However, I notice that people here in Canada mainly use avocado as an ingredient in savory dishes like avocado toast, guacamole or to add to dishes like huevos rancheros.
It’s used in baking too but typically to add moisture and not for the flavor.
Growing up in the Philippines, I ate avocados like a mango or a kiwi — just slice and scoop out the flesh.
Sometimes I dip them in sugar like strawberries. I also enjoy avocado with milk i.e. I dunk them in cold milk like Oreos.
We also grew up drinking avocado shake. Not a smoothie with kale or other greens. Just avocado, milk and ice cream.
And though I won’t ever call this an after work-out drink or a breakfast smoothie or a healthy drink, I mean, feel free. It has fruit!
And it is refreshing, rich and thick, dessert-like and delicious.
Give it a try.
Why you’ll love avocado as a sweet drink
You thought you like avocados? Try avocado milkshake and you’ll love it.
- Rich and creamy. It’s avocado ice cream you can slurp.
- Easy to make. Just blend everything and enjoy.
- Unique taste. You haven’t had avocado like this before. It’s delightfully tropical and delicious.
How to make avocado milkshake
It’s so easy to make Filipino avocado shake.
Ingredients
You only need 5 ingredients, including ice cubes! A few things to note:
- Avocados — make sure they are ripe and not too veiny or stringy.
- Milk — you can use any kind of milk you like (almond milk, soy milk), though I prefer using evaporated milk or whole milk for the creamiest texture.
- Sweetened condensed milk — this is what we use to sweeten our drink but you can also use sugar, honey or maple syrup.
- Vanilla ice cream — because, milk shake.
Tools
You’ll need a blender, that’s it.
Step-by-step photos
Put all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Transfer to serving glasses.
Serve immediately.
Expert tips
It’s the easiest thing, isn’t it? A few things to remember for the best Filipino avocado milkshake.
- Use ripe avocados. They’re the star of the show so make sure they’re ripe and ready (see FAQs).
- Use whole milk. May not be the best for calories but the best if you want the richest, creamiest milkshake.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste. Add condensed milk a little a time until you get the sweetness you like.
- Adjust to get the consistency you want. If you need to make your milkshake richer, add more avocados. If you want it thinner, add more ice or milk.
Recipe FAQs
There are several ways to check if an avocado is ripe:
– Its skin should look dark green or almost black.
– Give it a gentle squeeze; it should feel slightly soft but not overly so or mushy.
– Remove the stem; if it’s hard to remove it’s not ready. If you can easily remove it and the skin underneath is green, it’s ripe.
There are so many ways to make this recipe your own.
– Add dried fruit like dates to sweeten the drink.
– Add other fruits like bananas, strawberries or mangoes.
– Add protein powder to make it a legit after work out drink.
– Sprinkle some spices like cinnamon for added flavor.
You can even transfer the mixture into popsicle moulds for some paletas de aguacate or Mexican avocado ice pops.
Yes, you can use frozen avocados. And if you do, you can skip some of the ice cubes for a creamier drink!
Avocado milkshake is best enjoyed immediately.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge but know that avocado oxidizes and your milkshake will turn a shade of brown the longer it sits. Best to drink it within 1 day.
More refreshing summer treats
Here are more easy and refreshing treats you can make to stay cool this season.
We love making avocado shake Filipino style, especially in the warm summer months. Cold, creamy, sweet, yummy and so easy to make.
Serve some at your next barbecue.
Have a wonderful day!
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Avocado Milkshake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ripe avocado about 2 medium-sized pieces, sliced, pitted and the flesh scooped out
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup condensed milk adjust to taste
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Put everything in a blender1 lb ripe avocado, 1 cup milk, ¼ cup condensed milk, 1 cup ice cubes, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately. Optional: top with more ice cream.
Video
Notes
- Yield depends on the size of the cups you use. This recipe should be good for 2-4 servings.
- Add condensed milk a little a time until you get the sweetness you like.
- If you need to make your milkshake richer, add more avocados. If you want it thinner, add more ice or milk.
- See post for more tips and FAQs.
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Amanda Love
This is not your typical smoothie but I would love to add avocados to my smoothies I’m sure it’s going to make my smoothies rich and creamy! This is a fun recipe, I’d love to give it a try!
Jolina
Thanks Amanda! Avocado is an awesome ingredient. Hope you give it a go! Would love to hear how you like it!
Elizabeth O.
I think avocados are perfect for smoothies, it’s filling and it’s healthy! It’s the kind of smoothie that you’d like to have during breakfast. Add a scoop of vanilla and you have the perfect dessert!
Jolina
That’s so true! No ice cream and have it for breakfast, add ice cream and you get a treat.
Stephanie Huston
What a unique combination of flavors!
Tiffany VanSickle
I have never heard of this!!! Like you said I pretty much only hear of it as a side or in a savory dish or salad. Sounds very interesting (in a good way!)!
Jolina
It’s definitely different 🙂 Hope you give it a go. Thanks Tiffany!
Chelley
I love avocado shakes! They’re so creamy and full of healthy fats!
Liz Mays
Ooh this sounds really nice. What an awesome way to use avocados! This would be super simple to whip up.
Jolina
Simpler than you can ever imagine Liz!
Maria
I have made an avocado key lime pie but never thought a milkshake. What an interesting recipe.
Jolina
Now an avocado key lime pie sounds fantastic! Thanks Maria!
Tania Potter
Oh my word, this look divine! I don’t often use avo in sweet dishes but this sounds like a perfect summer drink.
Jolina
Hi Tania! Yeah, in these parts it’s more a savoury ingredient as well. This is an absolutely creamy summer drink I think!
Ana De- Jesus
I normally have avocado in sandwiches but I like the idea of making it into a delicious milkshake that is healthy too.
Jolina
I only recently discovered avocado in toast, love it! Thanks Ana!
Susanne
Anything with avocado is fantastic in my book! This is a must try recipe for me. I love that it’s a milkshake but a little bit healthy too.
Jolina
Hi Susanne! Yes, a little bit haha 🙂 Hope you like it!
Suchi
I love avocado milkshake. Had it first time in southern India. Very similar except icecream! Love this and it has condensed milk which is my favorite ingredient to use. And eat leftover by spoonfuls!
Jolina
Hi Suchi! Isn’t condensed milk just a magic ingredient? Haha! I love it. Try heating it up – instant caramel!
Lori Bosworth
I love avocados so I’m sure I would love your Avocado Milkshake. I tend to eat avocados in salad or in guacamole.
Jolina
Hi Lori! Yeah, that’s usually where avocados go! Hope you like the milkshake.
Surekha
I love avocados but never thought we can make a milk shake out of it. I definitely have to try this. Thanks for sharing and btw wonderful pictures
Jolina
Thanks Surekha! Avocado is already creamy on its own so it makes for a really creamy milkshake.
Katriza
I’m filipino so I can completely appreciate this! Thanks for this recipe! Going to test this out 🙂
Jolina
Yay! And you are very welcome! Hope it meets your Pinoy standards 🙂
Dawn
Do you know that years ago I did not like avocado? I remember hubby (then boyfriend) making me guac and I really didn’t like it…like, at all.
Nowadays, I absolutely LOVE avocado!! I regularly have avocado in the fridge and can practically eat it like an apple it’s that good. Mostly, though, it’s on bread with chili flakes or a burger or sandwich. We’ve even just had it sliced and as a little extra side with dinner.
I’ve never had avocado ice cream or in a milkshake like this, but I bet it is absolutely AWESOME, especially with the condensed milk and ice-cream. I can just imagine how creamy it must be. Love this, Jolina! Yum!
Have a great week, girl!
Jolina
Really? The strangest thing I’ve heard about avocado is my co-worker being deathly allergic to it. When we go out for sushi she would get a really nasty rash just being around sushi with avocado in it! Ah well, glad we can enjoy it 🙂 Hope you’re having a lovely week Dawn!