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4-Ingredient Creamy Vietnamese Avocado Shake

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Hamilton chapter.

In hot countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, and Brazil, avocados are often used in cold desserts as a rich and creamy way to bear the heat. There are many varieties of the classic avocado shake. The Indonesian avocado shake (es alpukat) has cold coffee in it. The Brazilian version (creme de abacate) adds lime juice for a tart, acidic contrast to the rich avocado.

This Vietnamese avocado shake (sinh tố bơ) is a simple treat perfect for a hot summer day. The condensed milk helps to bring out the richness of the avocado. The shake’s thick, pudding-like consistency allows it to either be enjoyed through a thick straw or with a spoon.

Avocado shakes are super decadent, but you don’t have to feel too bad about having them because avocados are a great source of various nutrients: omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, and more. It’s no wonder that they’re so popular around the world.

Vietnamese Avocado Shake (Sinh t b)

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Cut avocado in half and remove pit.

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    Scoop the avocado halves into a blender and add all other ingredients.

    #SpoonTip: Add extra milk for a runnier consistency and extra condensed milk for a sweeter shake.

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    Cover and blend until smooth.

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    Pour into individual glasses and serve cold. If you want it all to yourself, though, fill up a mason jar and enjoy it solo.

Alan Yeh

Hamilton '18

Alan is the former Editorial Director of Spoon Hamilton and a literature & French double major at Hamilton College (Class of 2018), but he's originally and proudly from the Seattle area. Accordingly, you can often find him sipping on tea or coffee and going off about his Seattle biases. He has an undying love for cheese, a love-hate relationship with Asian fusion, and an obsession with cooking competition shows like MasterChef and Iron Chef. His go-to bubble tea order is taro milk tea with egg pudding.