If you like drinking thick drinks, then you should try the avocado shake. It is made up of ripe avocado, almond milk, sugar, and vanilla and tastes very good. The best thing is that it only takes 10 minutes to prepare.
The reason why I like avocado shake is because of its texture. Unlike milkshakes that are made using ice cream, which makes them creamy, avocado is enough to provide creaminess on its own. It has a neutral flavor that easily goes with other ingredients.
Why Is Avocado Good For Shakes?
We all know that avocados are full of nutrients. They are mostly known for monounsaturated fats. They are also rich in other nutrients such as dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamins C, E, K, and B6.
For this recipe, Hass avocados are a lovely option because of their smooth texture and rich taste. However, locally available Indian avocados work just as well, provided they are fully ripe. I would recommend avoiding unripe fruit, as it can leave an unpleasant bitter taste.
Almond milk keeps this recipe vegan-friendly while adding a gentle nutty flavour. You can also use oat, soy, cashew or coconut milk according to your preference. Regular dairy milk is another option if you do not need a vegan version.
Ingredients You Will Need
This simple recipe makes approximately two servings. Get these ingredients:
– 1 Avocado
– 1 Cup Almond milk
– 3-4 tbsp Maple syrup
– ½ tbsp vanilla extract- optional
– 1 tsp Moringa dried leaves or ½ tsp Moringa powder-optional
– 1 tbsp Cocoa nibs
Maple syrup is one of the sweetest sweetening agents present in the market, and its sweetness pairs well with the buttery Avocado flavor.
How to Prepare Avocado Shake
Step 1: Prepare the Avocado. Wash the fruit and slice around its centre, working from the stem towards the bottom. Twist the two halves in opposite directions to separate them. Carefully remove the large seed and scoop the flesh into a blender.
Step 2: Now, include the rest of the products in the mix. To start with, pour in the almond milk, followed by the maple syrup, and finally the vanilla extract. If you wish to have a taste of earthiness of some form, feel free to add some moringa leaves or moringa powder to the mixture.
Stage 3: Mix well. Mix for about one or two minutes on medium speed. If it seems to be too thick, you can also pour some more almond milk into it.
Step 4: Serve this shake as soon as it’s done. Pour it into two glasses and relish it. Adding some cacao nibs or chopped nuts on top will make it look better.
Tips to Customise Your Avocado Milkshake
One of the best things about this recipe is how easily it can be adapted. For a thicker drink, add more avocado or blend in frozen banana or mango. If you prefer a lighter consistency, simply increase the milk.
You can replace maple syrup with coconut sugar, jaggery, palm sugar, dates or figs. Keep in mind that dates and figs may make the shake darker. For extra flavour, try a pinch of cardamom, cinnamon or ginger.
Chia seeds, spinach, berries, nuts and protein powder are also interesting additions. If you enjoy tropical flavours, pineapple, papaya and mango are particularly good choices.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
I recommend preparing this shake just before serving. Due to avocados being a natural color-change agent, the drink can turn brownish after some time left out. The best time to enjoy it is right after blending.
Present it together with breakfast foods, light breakfast items, or sandwiches. Alternatively, the drink can be used as an afternoon snack if you are conscious of the amount of time spent on cooking.
The avocado drink is a simple reminder that eating healthy does not have to be complicated. The drink is created from nothing more than a few ingredients, a blender, and some creativity.
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