While I was away in South Korea, I didn’t have frequent access to the internet/computer so I didn’t really have a chance to announce the winner to my book giveaway. Congratulations to my reader Safu79 for winning the book! 🙂
Even though September has arrived and a new school year and season has begun, which is always a busy month for me as I adjust back to regular and new routines, trying to achieve work-life balance again, I plan to slowly catch up with what all my blogger friends have been up to, and will be posting some more summer adventures or discoveries in Vancouver and Korea whenever I have time. I have so many things to tell you about!!
Without further ado, I would love to tell you about this new drink I discovered and fell in love with…
When I returned from Vancouver, my friend Faith and I met up at her favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Every time she has a meal there, she also orders the avocado milkshake. I was curious as to how it tasted since I love avocados so I ordered one to try that night. To my delight, it had a very creamy rich taste and it wasn’t as sweet as I thought. Therefore, I felt it was healthier than most milkshakes.
Before I left for Korea, I recreated my own healthy version using almond milk and pure maple syrup as the natural sweetener. Today I followed the same recipe with only one more addition which was the banana, and it tastes absolutely divine! This milkshake is reserved for days when you feel like having something totally decadent but at the same time you want something healthy too. 🙂
Below you’ll find my Vietnamese-inspired dairy-free naturally sweetened Avocado Milkshake recipe. Enjoy and savour every single sip! 🙂
Happy Fall & September!
XO,
Violet
Makes: 1 milkshake
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Blending Time: 1-2 minutes
Total Time: about 8 minutes
Ingredients:
1 ripe medium avocado
1 ripe banana, chopped
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 cup unsweetened cold almond milk (if you prefer a sweeter taste, go with original)
Optional: 1 tablespoon raw cacao nibs for topping
Instructions:
1. Put all ingredients (except the cacao nibs) into the blender and mix.
2. Sprinkle with cacao nibs on top, and enjoy drinking with a straw! 🙂
Special Note:
I also added 1 tablespoon of Macro Greens. It is a greens product that is abundant in antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and probiotic cultures. It is also gluten-free, raw, organic and vegan. I have it almost every day. I find it boosts my energy level and helps with keeping my immune system stronger.
If you would like to learn more about it, this is the one I use: http://www.iherb.com/macrolife-naturals-macro-greens-nutrient-rich-super-food-10-oz-283-5-g/7385
Love these type of shakes and will definitely try this out. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome Paul! Please let me know how it turns out and if you like it when you do make it. 🙂 Happy weekend!!
I can’t find avocado’s very easily here, maybe I can try some other fruit. But recipe does sound delicious Violet ! Gonna try it with some other fruit. What do you recommend? 😀
Zee, I usually add avocados and/or bananas to my milkshakes or smoothies (all dairy-free) to give it that creamy and thick texture. If you can’t find avocado easily, you can just have it with banana so it will be like a banana milkshake. When it is in season, I also like to use papaya in replacement of avocado for variety. Can you find papaya easily? 🙂
Well banana ones I have tried already but papaya one I haven’t. I can’t find it easily but I’ll try if it’s worth it 🙂
If you find papaya, let me know. What kinds of fruits are easier to find for you? Perhaps you should experiment and let me know if you find something tasty and in replacement of the fruits I recommended. 🙂
Yes absolutely, But I think all the other fruits I can use they are quiet predictable, not as fun as your original recipe lol
You know apple, peaches etc ! 😀
Awww, all kinds of fruits are tasty so not predictable. You can do so many different combinations. And I also love putting apples into mine sometimes. 🙂 Happy drinking!! ^^
We love adding avocados to our smoothies, so healthy and creamy! mmmm!!
❤ carmen
Yes I agree Carmen! 🙂
Nom! I have been told to try an avocado smoothie – this may do the trick 🙂
Hi Anna! I hope you try it and let me know what you think. 🙂 I just had an avocado smoothie this morning for breakfast. ^^