Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Naturally velvety: Ripe avocado blends into a thick, glossy base without needing yoghurt, cream or banana.
- Rounded sweetness: Sweetened condensed milk adds both sugar and dairy richness, while a little extra sugar can be adjusted to taste.
- Fast and fresh: Everything is blended in minutes, and the ice chills the drink quickly while keeping the texture frosty and pourable.
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Authenticity notes
- Condensed milk is key: Sweetened condensed milk is a defining element of Vietnamese-style avocado smoothies, giving the drink its recognisable milky sweetness.
- Served thick and cold: Sinh tố bơ is typically blended until smooth and served straight away, closer to a creamy dessert drink than a light fruit smoothie.
Ingredient notes
- Choose a ripe avocado: Use an avocado that yields slightly when pressed; underripe fruit can taste grassy and may not blend as smoothly.
- Adjust after blending: Taste once the avocado, milk and condensed milk are fully blended, then add extra sugar only if the drink needs it.
Texture tips
- Blend before adding ice: Blending the avocado and milks first helps create a smooth base before the ice thickens and chills the drink.
- Loosen if needed: If the mixture is too thick for the blender to move freely, add a splash more cold milk and blend again.
Make-ahead tips
- Best served immediately: The smoothie has its best colour and frosty texture just after blending.
- Short holding only: If needed, refrigerate briefly in a covered container, then re-blend with a little ice before serving.
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Instructions
- Halve the avocado, remove the stone, then scoop the flesh into a blender.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk and granulated sugar. Blend until completely smooth and glossy, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Add the ice cubes and blend again until thick, frosty and pourable. Taste and blend in a little more granulated sugar if you like it sweeter.
- Pour into a chilled glass and serve straight away while it is cold and creamy.
Recipe notes
Tips
- Use a ripe avocado that yields slightly when pressed for the smoothest, most velvety texture.
- If the smoothie is too thick to blend easily, add a splash more whole milk and blend again until it moves freely.
- For anyone who should avoid raw eggs, note that this drink contains no eggs, but it does contain dairy.
Substitutions
- Replace whole milk with coconut milk for a dairy-free version with a light coconut flavour.
- Replace granulated sugar with honey for a softer, floral sweetness.
Storage
- Best served immediately. If needed, refrigerate for up to 2 hours in a covered container, then blend briefly with a few extra ice cubes to restore the texture.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 10min (8min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
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