This creamy avocado milkshake is a delightful and refreshing drink that is filling and satisfying. Made with natural sweeteners, this milkshake is not only nourishing but also very easy to make. Ideal for any time of day.
Simply blend the ingredients in a blender, and within just 2 minutes, you will have a thick and creamy avocado milkshake that is super indulgent.
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About Avocado Milkshake
The avocado milkshake is a refreshing take on traditional shakes. It is perfectly chilled and has a smooth, creamy texture and a mild, refreshing flavor. This easy avocado banana shake recipe makes a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack any time of day.
Ripe avocados give this shake its creamy and lush texture, frozen bananas add thickness without needing ice and natural sweetness, milk for blending, vanilla for a subtle milkshake like flavor, and a splash of maple syrup to make it just the right touch of sweetness.
Want to make it an extra treat for kids? Simply top this avocado shake off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert-like twist! Trust me, they will be overjoyed. At least, mine was! :)
To make this milkshake vegan, use almond milk and dairy-free vanilla ice cream (if using).
So are you ready to make it?
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This Avocado Milkshake
✔️ provides healthy fats
✔️ is so easy to whip up
✔️ is indulgent and nourishing
✔️ can also be made without bananas
✔️ is super creamy and delicious
✔️ is thick and naturally sweet
✔️ can be made vegan
✔️ is an irresistibly smooth shake
✔️ is easily customizable
✔️ is vegetarian and gluten-free
✔️ can be made with or without an ice cream topping
Ingredients
Avocados: This is the main ingredient of this shake recipe. Avocados add creaminess and a mild flavor that blends beautifully well with bananas and other ingredients.
Frozen Bananas: I have added some frozen bananas to make it naturally sweet and thick. They make the milkshake super satisfying.
Milk: I have used almond milk because it tastes so good in this avocado drink. However, you can use any milk of your choice. Also, feel free to adjust the amount to reach your preferred consistency.
Maple Syrup: I have added about 1 tablespoon of maple syrup for a hint of sweetness. You can adjust it to your liking. It is totally optional; the milkshake will still be sweet.
Vanilla Extract: I added a bit of vanilla extract to give it a traditional milkshake-like taste. Again, adding vanilla extract is entirely optional. You can also use almond extract here.
Vanilla Ice Cream (optional): It is an optional ingredient. I added a scoop for extra indulgence to serve it to my little one, as she likes to enjoy it as a dessert-like drink! But it tastes divine without any ice cream too!
Variations
Chocolate Avocado Milkshake
Avocado and chocolate make great desserts and drinks. If you love the chocolate milkshakes, you can also add about 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to this milkshake, and your avocado chocolate milkshake is ready to be devoured.
Greener Milkshake
For added greens and extra nutrients, you can add some spinach to this milkshake.
Avocado Mango Milkshake
Avocados and mangoes are so great together. If you love this combination, replace frozen bananas with fresh or frozen mangoes and make a delicious, tropical avocado mango milkshake.
Nut butter
For added richness and a protein boost, you can also add a spoonful of almond butter or peanut butter to this avocado milkshake recipe.
Serving Suggestions
For the best taste and experience, serve immediately as a refreshing breakfast drink or a light, creamy dessert drink for any time of day.
To make it extra indulgent, top it off with an optional scoop of vanilla ice cream. This little step takes this drink to dessert status, making it extra enticing!
You can also pair it with other milkshakes like blueberry milkshake, mango milkshake, strawberry milkshake, rose milkshake, or vanilla milkshake when serving at a brunch gathering.
Storage Suggestions
If you have leftovers, store them in a sealed container or an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just give it a quick stir or blend before serving to restore that smooth texture, and enjoy this shake chilled.
Important Tips and Tricks to Make the best Avocado Milkshake
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Bananas: When making this milkshake, make sure to use frozen bananas, as they make the shake thick, cold, and creamy without needing ice.
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Avocados: Choose ripe avocados for making milkshakes, as they blend smoothly and give the shake a rich, creamy texture.
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Milk: Choose any milk of your choice. If you find the milkshake too thick, then add a little milk at first, and add more if needed until you reach your preferred consistency.
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Sweetener: To keep it healthy and naturally sweetened, I used maple syrup and bananas. If you don’t want to use added sweetener, avoid adding maple syrup; this milkshake will still be sweet. For an indulging variation, you can also add some sweetened condensed milk to it.
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Ice cubes: This smoothie is cold enough without ice cubes, but if you prefer a colder smoothie, feel free to add a few ice cubes while blending.
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Customize: You can customize it by adding milk and ice cream of your choice. You can also add your favorite milkshake toppings.
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Avocado smoothie: You can swap milk with yogurt or fruit juice to make an avocado smoothie. You can also add a veggie or fruit to create a variation, such as an avocado spinach smoothie, avocado blueberry smoothie, avocado pineapple smoothie, avocado apple smoothie, or avocado kale smoothie.
Avocado Milkshake (Step-by-step photo instructions)
For making Avocado Milkshake
- Slice the avocados and remove the seeds. Add the avocado flesh to a blender along with the frozen bananas, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Blend well until smooth. Pour into serving glasses, add a dollop of ice cream, and enjoy!
Recipe Card
Avocado Milkshake [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 6 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Drinks | International | 3 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 173 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Avocado Milkshake
- 3 avocados
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2.5 cups milk of choice, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
For making Avocado Milkshake
- Slice the avocados and remove the seeds. Add the avocado flesh to a blender along with the frozen bananas, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Blend well until smooth. Pour into serving glasses, add a dollop of ice cream, and enjoy!
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NOTES:
- To keep it healthy and naturally sweetened, I used maple syrup and bananas. If you don't want to use added sweetener, avoid adding maple syrup; this milkshake will still be sweet. For an indulging variation, you can also add some sweetened condensed milk to it.
- Choose any milk of your choice. If you find the milkshake too thick, then add a little milk at first, and add more if needed until you reach your preferred consistency.
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