Chocolate Avocado Milkshake
Friday, 3 June 2011
Now, I know what you’re thinking…what business does an avocado have in a chocolate milkshake? It seems like a weird idea, although in Vietnam and the Philippines it’s not uncommon to have an avocado milkshake (often with ice cream or sweetened condensed milk).
This version of an avocado milkshake is actually really healthy. There’s no ice cream, just milk, avocado, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla. You can easily make it vegan with one of the various non-dairy milk options. The avocado gives it a creamy texture, while the cocoa powder and sweetener mask the mild flavor of the avocado and make it taste like a regular chocolate milkshake.
Give it a try next time you want something sweet but not too unhealthy. Avocados are full of healthy fats, fiber, and lots of vitamins and minerals.
When you’re craving something chocolate or sweet, do you have a healthy answer? Or do you give in and indulge?
Recipe:
Chocolate Avocado Milkshake
Makes 1 serving
- 1/2 avocado
- 1-1/2 C milk
- 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-2 T preferred sweetener (sugar, agave nectar, etc.)
- 1 t vanilla extract
- A few ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Disclaimer: As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I received free California Avocados
No. 1 — June 3rd, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Perhaps we can take a tip from those countries, they probably eat much more healthier than Americans. The way you described it-it sounds worth trying out. Thanks for sharing.
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No. 2 — June 3rd, 2011 at 12:37 pm
@Tina – good point. I think it’s definitely worth at least trying. Let me know what you think when you do!
No. 3 — June 3rd, 2011 at 12:40 pm
I’m wondering – did it taste like chocolate or could you tell there was avocado in it?
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No. 4 — June 3rd, 2011 at 12:43 pm
I’ve seen a bunch of avocado based desserts and they all look so good. Your milkshakes are adorable! I need to get some avocados asap:-)
No. 5 — June 3rd, 2011 at 12:46 pm
@Jen – it tasted like chocolate. Without adding sweetener, it still tasted faintly of avocado, but when I sweetened it I could no longer taste avocado at all.
No. 6 — June 3rd, 2011 at 12:46 pm
@Lauren – thanks! I want to try a chocolate avocado cake next.
No. 7 — June 3rd, 2011 at 1:02 pm
i think i know what i’m going to make my hubby buy on his way home!
No. 8 — June 3rd, 2011 at 1:08 pm
@hannah – enjoy!
No. 9 — June 3rd, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Wow! What a great idea! I have been meaning to use Avocado in baking for awhile in place of the fat – so this just makes sense!
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No. 10 — June 3rd, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Holy Guacamole, Batman! That looks amazing! I think I’ll go to the grocery store…
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No. 11 — June 3rd, 2011 at 3:59 pm
More and more, I am getting used to the idea of avocado in sweet foods. Haven’t actually tried it yet, but I am working up to it!
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No. 12 — June 3rd, 2011 at 5:09 pm
That looks delicious! I am a sucker for an avocado!
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No. 13 — June 3rd, 2011 at 6:10 pm
Looks amazing. I’d love to have a taste. I definitely will make something like this when I get avocadoes next! Raw foodies make chocolate mousse with the same ingredients, and it sounds divine.
No. 14 — June 3rd, 2011 at 7:47 pm
Who would’ve thunk it?
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No. 15 — June 3rd, 2011 at 9:16 pm
@Erin – thanks! I want to try using it in baking too.
No. 16 — June 3rd, 2011 at 9:17 pm
@Ann – thanks! Enjoy!
No. 17 — June 3rd, 2011 at 9:18 pm
@Carolyn – haha, it is a bit of an adjustment to think about them like that. Although, if you think about it, avocados taste pretty neutral on their own – not sweet or salty or savory. So they’re pretty versatile, especially since their mild taste is easily masked.
No. 18 — June 3rd, 2011 at 9:18 pm
@sara826 – thanks! I am too
No. 19 — June 3rd, 2011 at 9:19 pm
@Andrea – thank you! A raw chocolate avocado mousse sounds interesting and I bet it would be good.
No. 20 — June 3rd, 2011 at 9:19 pm
@Sandra – haha, right? It’s good though!
No. 21 — June 3rd, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Avocado milkshake…that’s definitely something! And not to mention it’s combined with chocolate!
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No. 22 — June 4th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
I couldn’t resist checking out this post – chocolate/avocado/milkshake are not three words you often see together but I am totally intrigued. I am going to have to try this. Sounds both delicious AND healthy.
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No. 23 — June 5th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
This looks awesome! I’ll have to give this a try. I love drinking avocado milkshakes but the condensed milk can definitely get a bit heavy for me sometimes. Thanks for sharing!
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No. 24 — June 6th, 2011 at 4:49 am
Great recipe! Sounds very interesting.
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No. 25 — June 6th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
@Medeja – thanks! It’s actually really tasty
No. 26 — June 6th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
@Elyse – I’ve never tried a traditional avocado milkshake but I can imagine it would get heavy and filling with sweetened condensed milk. Hope you enjoy my lighter version!
No. 27 — June 6th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
@Hester Casey – I know, it’s fairly unusual but it really works! I’ve also seen chocolate avocado cakes, which I want to try sometime. Enjoy the milkshake!
No. 28 — June 6th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
@Angie – It is unusual! But it’s surprisingly good
No. 29 — June 9th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Oooh I didnt like the regular avocado shake when I tried it but I think i would love this chocolate version! I think the Condensed Milk was too much for me- so I love that you lightened it up.
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No. 30 — June 10th, 2011 at 8:20 am
@Lindsey – I haven’t it tried it the traditional way, but I can imagine it would be so heavy and filling with condensed milk. Try my version, I think you’ll like it!
No. 31 — June 10th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
I wasnt thinking that at all – I was thinking OMG this sounds amazing. Flat out amazing. Avocado and chocolate sound like they make for the perfect texture for a milkshake. I am super excited to try this.
No. 32 — June 10th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
@kita – yay! I hope you love it!
No. 33 — June 11th, 2011 at 10:45 am
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What a great way to get in a vegetable and some healthy fats! Thanks for posting. I like using avocados in place of mayo on sandwiches because of the creamy texture. How creative to use it instead of cream!
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No. 34 — June 11th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
@Sunny – I love avocados on sandwiches too. Thanks!
No. 35 — August 1st, 2011 at 5:57 pm
I made this tonight with high expectations, and I wasn’t disappointed! I love it!
No. 36 — August 1st, 2011 at 7:21 pm
@A Teenage Gourmet – aw, I’m so glad you love it and it met expectations! That’s fantastic
No. 37 — September 14th, 2011 at 5:56 am
Now why would anyone want to mask the fragrant taste of avocado? Where I come from, we usually put some gula malaka as sweetener to reduce the sharp edge. The milk-shake tastes like coffee, and with a teaspoon of cocoa powder, tastes like a mocha!
No. 38 — February 13th, 2012 at 1:19 am
Very good recipe
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No. 39 — May 24th, 2012 at 1:09 pm
Reminds me of a recipe I’ve made many times where avocado is used as icing for brownies….raw vegan brownies (even though I am neither)….
Here’s the link to it:
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=59196
No. 40 — June 29th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Tried this tonight….Sooooo yummy! Only issue I have is that this makes 1 very, very large serving. Half would be more than enough for me!
No. 41 — January 22nd, 2013 at 12:35 pm
Lovely milkshake! Thanks. At first I put a whole avocado in with about 1/2 a cup of milk and it turned out like a moose, which was lovely but needed double the cocoa and sweetener.
No. 42 — February 19th, 2013 at 9:29 am
Just found this recipe yesterday on Pinterest. Tried it this morning and LOVED it! I had it for breakfast and not only did it taste great, bit it was very filling as well. I’m excited to try this healthier milkshake option out on my picky kids…glad I found this! It’s a keeper! Thanks for sharing!
No. 43 — April 24th, 2013 at 7:59 pm
I’ll have to try this.